Simulation based learning and its impact on fourth-year students'its clinical competence, confidence and clinical practice in selected College of Nursing"

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Purpose of the Study 1.3 Research Questions 1.4 Significance of the Study 2. Literature Review 2.1 Overview of Simulation Based Learning 2.2 Educational Theories in Nursing 2.3 Clinical Competence in Nursing 2.4 Confidence Building in Clinical Settings 2.5 Previous Studies on Simulation in Nursing 3. Methodology 3.1 Research Design 3.2 Population and Sample 3.3 Data Collection Methods 3.4 Data Analysis Procedures 3.5 Ethical Considerations 4. Simulation Based Learning Models 4.1 High-Fidelity Simulations 4.2 Virtual Reality Simulations 4.3 Standardized Patient Simulations 5. Impact on Clinical Competence 5.1 Skills Development through Simulations 5.2 Assessment of Competence Improvement 5.3 Comparing Traditional and Simulated Learning 6. Influence on Student Confidence 6.1 Confidence Metrics in Nursing Students 6.2 Simulation’s Role in Confidence Gains 6.3 Case Studies and Testimonials 7. Practical Applications in Clinical Practice 7.1 Transition from Simulation to Real Practice 7.2 Real-Life Application of Simulation-Based Skills 7.3 Challenges in Clinical Practice 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Implications for Nursing Education 8.3 Future Research Directions 8.4 Final Thoughts and Conclusion