White paper: Educational Benefits of Using Virtual Reality Simulations
Authors: Mamta Shah PhD | James Bennett MFA
Developing students’ clinical readiness is a high-priority goal for nursing programs. Exposure to clinical situations is a cornerstone approach for engaging nursing students in domain-related activities. With technological advancements in a simulation like virtual reality, students have the ability to further develop their skills for successful clinical experiences.
Education experts describe specific learning benefits of using VR simulations for nursing students’ preparation for clinical experiences, along with a literature overview in nursing education and related fields of education.
