eng Science and Education Publishing American Journal of Educational Research 2327-6150 2018-12-28 6 12 1726 1731 10.12691/education-6-12-21 EDUCATION201861221 article Noha Hassan 1 Galal EL-Kholy 2 Amal Omran 3 Hanan Elzeblawy Hassan nona_nano_1712@yahoo.com 3 Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Beni-Suef University, Egypt Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Egypt Obstetrics and WomenĄŻsĄŻ Health Nursing department, Benha University, Egypt Background: Simulation is an educational strategy that can be used to support the process of clinical education. It can help in improving studentsĄŻ self-esteem through providing an opportunity to practice in a risk-free environment. Aim of the study: study effect of simulation on students' achievement in normal labor modules. Design: A Quasi experimental design. Setting: Maternity nursing lab & lecture class in the faculty of nursing Benha University. Sample: Purposive sample of 60 students were included for each study and control group. Tool: Self-administered questionnaire sheet, observational checklist, studentsĄŻ satisfaction sheet. Result: There was an improvement in studentsĄŻ both knowledge and practical skills during process of normal labor. Conclusion: Simulated delivery room classes were an effective training approach; they provide students with practices that result in a higher practical achievements and higher satisfaction scores compared to the conventional training. Recommendations: Maternity nursing students should be provided by variety of simulation-based education on maternity nursing skills to increase level of performance, satisfaction, and self-confidence. http://pubs.sciepub.com/education/6/12/21/education-6-12-21.pdf simulation achievement normal labor satisfaction