NET2019 - Running the maternity ward: The dress rehearsal: The use of simulation in the undergraduate Midwifery programme

Simulation is a powerful tool which, in a safe environment, allows for a teaching pedagogy that incorporates collaboration and realistic immersion into a situation to aid the development of clinical competence (Gable, 2017). The purpose of this piece is to consider and evaluate the use of simulation within the Midwifery Pre-registration programme, more specifically with third year student midwives to aid their management of a ward environment in preparation for their transition to a newly qualified midwife. This piece aims to share good practice and facilitate discussion around the use of simulation to aid student learning.