Virtual Professor Journal of Nursing

Using Virtual Reality Simulation as a Tool to Improve Clinical Competencies

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Simulation has long been recognized as an effective instructional method in nursing education. The use of virtual reality simulation as compared with traditional simulation, adds a new dimension to the complexity of simulated patient care. In this study, students’ perceptions of improved clinical competencies such as confidence, priority setting, delegation, time management, and communication were evaluated using a post simulation survey and reflective journaling. Results demonstrated an improvement in clinical competencies.

Submitted by Lynette DeBellis, EdD, RN, CNE and Stacia Donaldson, MBA, RN, CHSE, CHSOS

The Virtual Professor

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Today many colleges are increasingly using online approach to provide effective and easily accessible education to attract students from wide geographic areas and increase enrollment. The virtual professor is constantly required to monitor and supervise students who are not visible in a virtual learning community.

Submitted by Josephine Kamera RN, EdD

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