Healthcare Simulation
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Transforming Diabetes Education with VR Simulation
A peer-reviewed pilot study across two NHS trusts found VR simulation improved junior doctors’ confidence in managing diabetes emergencies, with effects extending well beyond the training room.
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Using Your Voice: Communicating with AI-Driven Virtual Patients
What does it truly mean for a learner to be ready – and are we doing enough to get them there?
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Oxford Medical Simulation Secures £5 Million Growth Financing from Salica Investments to Accelerate Expansion of Immersive Clinical Training
Funding to support US health system and academic growth and accelerated product innovation.
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What We Learned at NLN 2025: Key Trends and Insights from Nurse Educators
The National League for Nursing (NLN) conference this year brought over 1,000 nurse educators, leaders, simulation experts to sunny Orlando, Florida for a week of connection, networking, and learning about the state of nursing education today and how we can continue to improve, enhance, and drive better patient outcomes through healthcare training. The OMS team…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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