Simulation in Health Sciences Education

The University of San Diego is rolling out virtual reality technology in its nursing curriculum to help prepare students for real-world clinical scenarios.

In order to meet the needs of modern-day learners, you need to deliver on their terms. In this article, we explore why virtual simulation, a method of treating patients via eLearning, might be the missing piece in your nursing curriculum.

At a time when nursing enrolments are at an all-time low, advanced technology is providing flexibility to study online, attracting a wider range of people.

Professor Robin Watts guided a project investigating the possibilities of using the 3D virtual world of Second Life ® in teaching and learning for nurses and pharmacy students.

Students and tutors can review their progress and reflect upon the decisions made about treating the patient. All activity in the clinic is logged and connects to a Moodle (LMS) installation via an opensource mashup called SLOODLE.

Research has found that university curriculum often goes light on one of life's universal experiences — dying. So some colleges have gone to new lengths to make the training more meaningful.

A recent survey of thought leaders in the nursing field revealed that nursing education programs are accelerating adoption of virtual simulation and other cutting-edge technologies.

2012 UK Simulation in Nursing Education Conference Wrap Up

Leeds, United Kingdom
Jun 19, 2012 - Jun 20, 2012

International Simulation Standards: The Impact on Educators

In its sixth year, this interactive conference brought together nurses from practice and academia to share and promote the latest ideas and research to promote simulation in its widest context at all levels in nurse education. We welcomed poster and oral presentations, as well as interactive workshops from nurses and all the allied health professions to network and share at this two day event.

KF:  This page provides access to the workshop materials from the conference.