Date of Award
Spring 3-24-2026
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Department
Nursing
First Advisor
Monica Ketchie, DNP, CNM, ANP, FACNM
Second Advisor
Sterling Roberts, DNP, RN, CHSE-A
Abstract
This quasi-experimental study developed and incorporated a physiologic labor support simulation into a maternal-family nursing course. Participants were undergraduate baccalaureate nursing (BSN) students at a single university during the Fall of 2025. All students enrolled in the course were required to complete the simulation for clinical hours. Participation in the study was voluntary; all students consented to participate (N = 60). Results included a statistically significant increase in knowledge gained using a pre-simulation module (Z = 4.9, p < .001), an increased perceived confidence level post-simulation (r = -.49, p < .01), and a high level of self efficacy to support a woman in physiologic labor (M = 33.2, SD = 3.9). Students expressed a high level of satisfaction with their learning experience (M = 24, SD = 1.6). These findings may translate into enhanced patient experiences and more appropriate care to women in physiologic labor. This project also introduced a cost-effective model for utilizing practicum students as standardized participants, enabling resource efficiency, leadership experience, and mentorship opportunities.
Recommended Citation
Cochran, Denise and Hammond, Melanie, "Implementing a Physiologic Labor Support Simulation in an Undergraduate Nursing Program" (2026). Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Translational and Clinical Research Projects. 76.
https://kb.gcsu.edu/dnp/76