Psychological Safe Environment: A Concept Analysis

Background: Nursing students are increasingly participating in simulation-based learning experiences. The psychological safety of these environments has an effect on learning. Clarity surrounding antecedents, attributes and consequences of this concept can assist nurse educators in providing an optimal simulation learning environment. Design: Using the Walker and Avant method, a concept analysis of psychologically safe learning environment in simulation was conducted. Results: Psychological safe learning environments in simulation contain three defining attributes. 1) ability to make mistakes without consequences; 2) the qualities of the facilitator and; 3) foundational activities such as orientation, preparation, and objectives and expectations. Conclusion: This concept analysis provides a clear definition of psychologically safe learning environments in simulation and will facilitate the application of this concept in simulation-based learning activities. (C) 2018 International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning. Published by Elsevier Inc.