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. 2021 Oct;16(4):357-361.
doi: 10.1016/j.teln.2021.02.005. Epub 2021 Mar 9.

Homemade virtual clinical: A low-cost, high-impact solution for clinical

Michelle Van Der Wege  1 , Shauna Keil  1
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Homemade virtual clinical: A low-cost, high-impact solution for clinical

Michelle Van Der Wege et al. Teach Learn Nurs. 2021 Oct.

Abstract

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for quality nurses and nursing education. Virtual simulation emerged as a key component of providing clinical experiences to nursing students.

Problem: Commercial virtual simulation products can be costly, and it is difficult to ensure the content meets student needs. In addition, there is a potential for cheating as answers are available online.

Methods: Faculty recorded 16 different scenarios in pre-determined segments, including patient report, assessment, provider communication, and conclusion. During the clinical experience, the students watched the videos and participated in faculty-led discussion. At the conclusion of the activity, students completed a reflection assignment providing qualitative data for review.

Results: Student feedback was positive. Themes identified in the comments include critical thinking, variety of scenarios, observer role, debriefing, and overall quality of experience.

Conclusions: Homemade virtual clinical has the potential to be a low-cost, high-impact method for virtual simulation across nursing curricula. Further research is needed.

Keywords: Clinical decision making; Education; Nursing; Observer role; Virtual simulation.

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