THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SIMULATION TECHNOLOGIES IN THE TRAINING OF NURSING STUDENTS WITHIN THE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION SYSTEM

Abstract

The rapid transformation of contemporary healthcare systems demands an intensified focus on the development of professionally competent nursing personnel capable of delivering safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care. Simulation-based education (SBE) has emerged as one of the most progressive pedagogical approaches for enhancing clinical competencies, decision-making proficiency, and professional readiness among nursing students. This study examines the theoretical foundations, methodological principles, and pedagogical value of simulation technologies in the training of mid-level nursing personnel within the professional education system of Uzbekistan. Using a combination of literature analysis, sociological assessment, and pedagogical experimentation conducted among first-, second-, and third-year nursing students at the Siyob Abu Ali Ibn Sino Public Health Technical School, the research evaluates learners’ acceptance of simulation tools, their influence on skill acquisition, and their ability to reduce anxiety in clinical environments. The results demonstrate that simulation technologies significantly improve psychomotor skills, enhance clinical reasoning, strengthen teamwork and communication abilities, and increase learners’ confidence in performing real-life procedures. The article also provides methodological recommendations for integrating simulation technologies into professional curricula and offers scientific insights into improving nursing education quality in rapidly evolving healthcare environments.