Norwich University: Optimizing Virtual Reality Across the Nursing Curriculum
How can you scale up simulation by leveraging technology to enhance student learning? The team at the Norwich University School of Nursing in Northfield, VT did just that for students in both their accelerated and traditional BSN programs. With a mission towards digital literacy for their students, including the use of iPads for every nursing […]
Reimagining Annual Competency Training with Virtual Reality
Each year, nurses are required to complete competency assessments or take part in programs that confirm their ongoing knowledge and skill development in patient care. Policies and standards, like those outlined by the Joint Commission, ANCC Magnet, or the Nursing & Midwifery Council, are meant to play a critical role in ensuring patient safety and […]
VR Motion Sickness: 5 Proven Fixes for Motion Sickness-Free Clinical Simulation
Putting on a virtual reality headset and diving into an interactive game or experience, like riding a roller coaster, can be a great way to enjoy the virtual world, but those types of simulations can also result in VR motion sickness, sometimes called ‘cybersickness’. Motion sickness is not a new concept, but it may be […]
The Next Evolution of Immersive Clinical Training
At OMS, we have always been committed to creating the most realistic learning experiences for our clients and learners. With advancements in AI technology and the growing accessibility of VR headsets, we are excited to introduce a new generation of OMS scenarios! As learners evolve and develop their skills, their needs change. They may need […]
How Virtual Reality Prepares Nurses for High Acuity Situations
Acuity levels often refer to a patient’s status level, with higher acuity meaning a more unstable condition. Sepsis is one example of a condition with high acuity. A high acuity setting may refer to the intensive care unit (ICU) or emergency department (ED). Nursing in high acuity environments requires honed critical thinking and clinical reasoning […]
Virtual Reality or Manikin-based Simulation?
When it comes to healthcare training and education, simulation is a core component designed to apply, test, and refine clinical skills in a safe environment for the learner. There are many ways to accomplish this, from traditional methods like manikin-based simulations and the use of standardized patients to more modern methods like virtual simulation and […]
Top 5 Benefits of VR in Nursing Education
What’s the deal with virtual reality? And why is it making such big waves? Maybe it’s time to pick up surfing and come along for the ride…but how do you know it’s the right way to go? Start at the beginning – read on for the core benefits of using VR in nursing education: Psychological […]
Bridging the Gap: Insights from Our Recent Roundtable on Nursing Practice
In September of this year, we hosted a group of leaders from across the United States, inviting them to join us in San Antonio for a roundtable discussion on bridging the gap between nursing school and the transition to practice. Understanding the difficult nature of transitioning from schooling to practice, it was imperative for us […]
Embedding VR Scenarios across the Nursing Program: How the team at the University of Chester is incorporating innovative technology to meet students’ needs
Time flies – and it seems like technology is advancing at warp speed. Children growing up with this new set of technology, like Chat GPT and VR gaming, are likely to have expectations around its use in their education, as well. With that in mind as a wave of the future nursing generation, alongside the […]
Becoming the Instructor: How One (Former) Medical Student has used VR in School and in Practice
As a student in her final year of medical school, Dr. Alice Jones was introduced to virtual reality during her clinical simulations. Little did she know that her initial experience with VR would be a formative one, sparking an interest in teaching and supporting medical students through their simulation program. Now a doctor herself, Dr. […]