Keywords

disaster, emergency preparedness, leadership, nursing education, simulation

 

Authors

  1. Smith, Sherrill PhD, RN, CNL, CNE
  2. Farra, Sharon PhD, RN, CNE
  3. Dempsey, Anita PhD, APRN, PMHCNS-BC
  4. Arms, Deborah PhD, RN

Abstract

Increasing numbers and severity of disasters across the globe require nurses to be prepared to provide leadership in disaster situations. To address this need, a combination of didactic and simulation exercises was used to provide a daylong experience emphasizing application of nursing leadership skills in disasters to senior baccalaureate students. Evaluation of learning outcomes demonstrated significant improvement in student self-efficacy related to leadership in disasters.