EFFECTIVENESS OF SIMULATION-BASED LEARNING IN NURSING EDUCATION: THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL ASPECTS

This article examines the effectiveness of simulation-based modelling in nursing education and its application in practical training. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of simulation-based learning technologies on nursing students' acquisition of clinical skills and to compare this method with traditional clinical practice. The study was conducted during the 2023–2024 academic year at three medical education institutions in Uzbekistan, involving 120 nursing students. A mixed-method research design was employed: the experimental group underwent simulation-based sessions while the control group followed conventional clinical practice. Results showed that students trained through simulation scored 23.4% higher on the practical skills assessment than the control group; self-efficacy levels increased by 31.7%. The quality of debriefing was identified as the factor contributing most to improved outcomes. The study confirms the critical role of simulation-based modelling in modernising nursing education and presents recommendations for its integration into the Uzbekistan education system.