Abstract: Simulation has long been recognized as an effective instructional method in nursing education. The use of virtual reality simulation as compared with traditional simulation, adds a new dimension to the complexity of simulated patient care. In this study, students’ perceptions of improved clinical competencies such as confidence, priority setting, delegation, time management, and communication were evaluated using a post simulation survey and reflective journaling. Results demonstrated an improvement in clinical competencies.
Keywords: nursing education, simulation-based learning, virtual reality (VR) simulation, clinical confidence, priority setting, clinical decision-making
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