New nurses wished they had more training in making decisions about patient care in their last year of their nursing program.
Discover how complex virtual patient simulations, in conjunction with self-reflection activities, can engage students in significant transformative learning that develops insightful, knowledgeable nurses.
Article highlights
- This study illustrates the importance of designing meaningful contextual simulations and self-reflection activities for graduate nursing students.
- Faculty are increasingly in need of flexible methods to deliver instruction and provide students with access to clinical experiences.
- Virtual patients can offer a cost-effective and convenient solution.
