Repeated Simulation Experience on Self-Confidence, Critical Thinking, and Competence of Nurses and Nursing Students—An Integrative Review

Background Simulation is the most adopted teaching methodology in nursing education. Objectives This article investigated the outcome of repeated simulation experience on self-confidence, critical thinking, knowledge, competence, and satisfaction of nurses and nursing students. Methods The Scholarly literature published in English for the period of 2011 to 2019 was reviewed. Results Repeated simulation enhances students’ self-confidence, knowledge, competence, critical thinking, and satisfaction. Conclusions Repetitive simulation experience is valued by the nurse educators as a valuable teaching methodology to reinforce the student's learning outcomes.