Bringing Next Generation NCLEX-RN Case Studies to Life through Simulation: Enhancing Prelicensure Nursing Students' Clinical Judgment

Background: The National Council of State Boards of Nursing incorporated the Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (NCJMM) as an evidence-based framework for evaluating clinical judgment. Nursing faculty are utilizing the NCJMM to prepare students for the Next Generation NCLEX-RN (NGN). This article describes the development and implementation of an innovative NGN case study simulation. Methods: During prebriefing, students reviewed learning objectives and patient information. Students answered NGN case study questions during simulation. Debriefing allowed for reflection and feedback. Results: Faculty stated that the NGN case study simulation allowed them to view clinical judgment in action. Students self-reported their feelings on the simulation using the Simulation Effectiveness Tool - Modified. Students (N = 97) strongly agreed that they felt prebriefing was beneficial (93.8%), simulation empowered decision-making (74.2%), and debriefing improved clinical judgment (96.9%). Student comments shared themes of deeper understanding of course content and improved application of knowledge. Conclusion: The use of a novel NGN case study simulation can positively impact students' abilities to apply clinical judgment to patient care and make connections between classroom and clinical content. Cite this article: Camp-Spivey, L.J., Crawford, R.P. & Bratnichenko, V. (2024, Month). Bringing Next Generation NCLEX-RN Case Studies to Life through Simulation: Enhancing Prelicensure Nursing Students' Clinical Judgment. Clinical Simulation in Nursing , 91, 101535. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2024.101535 . (c) 2024 International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.