Can Virtual Simulation be used for Assessment?
When you think about using virtual simulation, you likely think about scenarios that learners go through to reinforce important concepts and to practice clinical skills.
When you think about using virtual simulation, you likely think about scenarios that learners go through to reinforce important concepts and to practice clinical skills.
You’ve done the prep work, completed the simulation, and now it’s time for your debrief – one of the most critical components of the entire simulation experience.
Why is that?
When you’re learning something new, it’s important to feel like you can freely make mistakes – and learn from them.
In the United States, recent data has shown concerning rates around readiness to practice. With 91% of assessed new-graduate nurses landing outside of the acceptable range of competency for novice nurses, it’s crucial that students preparing to graduate have realistic experiences that reflect the daily responsibilities of clinical practice.
You’ve done your research, vetted your options, and chosen a VR partner, but what happens after you get started with OMS?
In the United States, nursing turnover rates average a staggering 27%, and the healthcare system is facing a nursing shortage of up to 450,000 by 2025.
When you’re in the midst of searching for a VR partner, it’s important to understand how their scenarios are built. Not all VR simulations are created equal, and you’ll likely want the scenarios you use to be grounded in evidence and current best practices.
It was long-thought that education plus experience equals expertise, but nowadays, it’s clear that there’s more to that equation.
There’s a lot of complexity in mastering a skill and consistently performing at a high level.
As the new year kicks off, OMS is jumping right in and highlighting all the exciting new things available this year!
Big 10 Practice-Ready Nursing Initiative is a partnership between the University of Minnesota School of Nursing, University of Michigan School of Nursing and Purdue University School of Nursing. The initiative was formed to respond to the issues arising from nurse graduates being unprepared to practice in today’s highly complex and dynamic care environments.
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