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The First Knock”: A Public Health Nursing Simulation
Clinical Simulation in Nursing (2018)
  • Laura Brunetto
  • Tamara McKinnon, San Jose State University
  • Dominique Teaford, Central California Alliance for Health
  • Michelle Meszaros
  • Colleen O'Leary-Kelley, San Jose State University
Abstract
A simulated initial home visit, First Knock, was conceived to address anxiety and reticence seen in student and novice nurses before their first home visit in the public health setting. The First Knock aims to provide an opportunity for learners to reflect on issues, challenges, and ethical dilemmas likely experienced during home visits. This article provides background literature on the use of simulation in public health and describes the First Knock simula
Keywords
  • public health,
  • community health,
  • simulation,
  • student,
  • novice,
  • simulation debrief
Disciplines
Publication Date
April, 2018
DOI
10.1016/j.ecns.2017.11.011
Citation Information
Laura Brunetto, Tamara McKinnon, Dominique Teaford, Michelle Meszaros, et al.. "The First Knock”: A Public Health Nursing Simulation" Clinical Simulation in Nursing Vol. 17 (2018) p. 14 - 18 ISSN: 1876-1399
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/colleen-oleary-kelley/49/