Abstract:
The potential of virtual reality to improve clinical education outcomes is undeniable, but practical considerations are crucial when introducing VR clinical simulations to community college students in rural communities. From ensuring access to developing support structures to understanding learner and programmatic needs, it can be difficult for community college healthcare simulation leaders in rural communities to be certain that the promise of VR is fulfilled. Join us as we discuss different levels of implementation, including frameworks for assessment, health considerations, and how to tap into the hidden talent at your institution to maximize virtual reality nursing simulation initiatives.
Learning Objectives:
- Discover different models for assessing the scope of a potential VR initiative’s for rural clinical simulation and uncover the costly pitfalls to avoid with VR.
- Discuss ways to leverage partnerships with developers and vendors to improve clinical simulation outcomes.
- Understand the pedagogical practices to enhance the VR learning experience and improve clinical educational outcomes.