Additional Debrief Questions

Additional Debrief Questions – Link back to learning objectives

• What did you learn from this experience?
• Explain the nursing leadership/management considerations for this patient/for staffing. Discuss the knowledge guiding your thinking.
• If you were able to do this again, how would you handle the situation differently?
• How will you apply what you learned today to your clinical practice? What are your key take-aways?
• How will this simulation impact your development as a clinical leader?

Overall/Final Debrief – Points of Discussion

• Helping students understand the responsibilities, realities of the charge nurse (CN) role but also enable them to or empower them – confidence/pride to deal with uncertainty
• Resolving problems collaboratively
• Advocating for patients and staff
• Escalating situations to MDs
• Building a repertoire of solutions