Background: Simulation is replacing clinical hours in prelicensure nursing programs, and students must be evaluated to ensure that the end-of-course outcomes are met. The purpose of this study was to identify what an average score (or cutoff score) for high-fidelity simulation is for successful and satisfactory completion of end-of-course outcomes in a medical-surgical nursing course using the Lasater Clinical Judgment Rubric.
Method: A retrospective, descriptive, quantitative study was performed using a convenience sample of 143 RN diploma nursing students. Data were collected from 2013 to 2017.
Results: A cutoff score of 28 was identified indicating satisfactory and successful completion of end-of-course outcomes in a medical-surgical nursing course.
Conclusion: Ensuring that students meet end-of-course outcomes and participating in simulated patient scenarios is essential in meeting board of nursing regulations. [J Nurs Educ. 2018;57(8):489-492.].
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