Table 1.

Structure of the scenario simulation for both cohorts.

	2013 cohort Original scenario simulation	2014 cohort Intervention
Briefing	15 minutes	15 minutes
Simulation	10 minutes Students observed in accordance with overall learning outcomes	10 minutes Video-recording of nurse actors Observation according to a structured observation form
Debriefing	20 minutes Facilitator led debriefing. Learning outcomes provided the basis for reflection	Session 1 15 minutes Viewing of video-recording by nurse actors Observers and facilitator/operator discussed observation and planned their feedback Session 2 20 min Facilitator led feedback according to the checklist