Health education has been regarded as an important aspect of nursing for years. To be
able to provide health education, nurses need to know about the content of health
education. Simulations in nursing education are indispensable. The study aims to assess
using of simulation education on nurse's performance of applying health education
process. A quasi experimental design was utilized in this study. Purposive sample included
all nurses (70) whom assigned to work in outpatient clinics of Aga Central Hospital at
Dakahlia governorate. Nurses' qualifications include baccalaureates, technician and
diploma. Four tools were used for collecting data in this study: self-administered
structured questionnaire to assess demographic and qualification data, self-administered
structured questionnaire to assess nurses' knowledge regarding health education and
structured observation checklist to assess nurses' performance regarding the application of
health education process, self-administered structured questionnaire to assess: nurses'
perception regarding importance of health education and the use of simulation learning.
Results: This study showed that the average scores of nurses' knowledge and performance
about health education process is significantly higher after applying the simulated learning
sessions. Conclusion: present study revealed that nurses' knowledge and performance
related to health education were poor in pre-program while their knowledge and
performance improved in post program. Recommendations: Staff development educators
can create carefully crafted simulations that will assist in developing the expertise needed
to meet the current challenges in nursing and healthcare at large.