Bridging the Education to Practice Gap

Bridging the Education to Practice Gap

Explore how virtual patient simulations help educators teach safe, patient-centered care to bridge the gap between education and practice and lead to better patient care and outcomes.

Poster highlights

  • Virtual patient simulations in nursing education enhance students’ understanding of prioritization, interprofessional communication, and leadership skills.
  • Bedside clinical nurses need to apply clinical leadership skills for safe patient care and positive outcomes.
  • Using virtual scenarios can help educators teach patient-centered care leadership skills and prepare new graduates for effective contribution to patient care and outcomes.