Abstract
Abstract: This research studied the effects of using human patient simulation (HPS) on knowledge and perceived self-competence in prelicensure students in a two-year nursing program. MED-SURG BKAT scores and a self-competence visual analog scale from two cohorts (one without HPS and one with HPS over two years) were compared. A significant difference was found in self-competence scores for the HPS cohort compared to the non-HPS cohort. Knowledge scores did not differ significantly. Limitations of this study include a relatively small sample size and using one school of nursing.