Integrating Immersive Virtual Reality into Nursing Education: Lessons Learned
Webinar Details & Objectives
Dr. Beth Culross, 2020 recipient of AACN’s Foundation for Academic Nursing Faculty Scholars Grant Program, will describe the development and implementation of Immersive Virtual Reality Simulations into a BSN program. Dr. Culross will describe integrated simulations for traditional and accelerated programs and findings from the first year of implementation. In addition, steps to development, including cost, faculty and student development, outcome measures, and space consideration, will be reviewed.
Objectives
- Define the need for innovative immersive virtual reality simulation for students.
- Discuss the development, implementation, and findings of a new immersive virtual reality simulation program.
- Demonstrate the considerations for developing and implementing an immersive virtual reality program.
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Speakers
Beth Culross, PhD, RN
Assistant Professor and Director of Learning Resource Center
University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Nursing
Dr. Culross has been a nursing educator at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing since 2008. She has been involved in simulation since 2004, starting in a role as a Clinical Nurse Specialist using simulation for staff development and training. Dr. Culross has received a Dean’s grant to develop simulation for the UNMC College of Nursing and has presented this work at a national conference. In 2017, Dr. Culross became the Director of the Learning Resource Center for the College of Nursing and was responsible for oversight skills and simulation of the five campuses of the College of Nursing. This includes maintaining the INACSL standards of simulation. Dr. Culross has earned a Certificate in Health Simulation Education from the Bryan Health College in Lincoln, NE, and her Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator certification from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. As an active member of both INACSL and the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, Dr. Culross is the chair of the education committee for INACSL and conference abstract reviewer for SSH. Dr. Culross is working on expanding the simulation opportunities for students at UNMC through virtual reality.
Sue Schuelke, PhD, RN
University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Nursing
Sue is a passionate nurse educator and researcher with experience developing educational strategies to enhance learning and clinical judgment. Her research has focused on clinical judgment, models of care delivery, transition to practice, and the innovation of IVR. Dr. Schuelke has worked with the University Computer Science and Engineering College and IVR companies to develop virtual reality scenarios and games. She has worked with a team to incorporate IVR into the CON curriculum, evaluating IVR in relation to learning, engagement, and immersion. She has submitted the findings of her work for publication and has presented regionally and nationally on IVR. Sue has worked on both the practice and academic side of education and is skilled in bridging the gap between the practice and academic worlds. Dr. Schuelke strives to use technology to enhance nursing education.
Pricing and CE Credit
This webinar is free to deans, faculty, staff and students from AACN member schools of nursing. All non-member audiences will be required to pay a $59 webinar fee.
Continuing Education Credits
Eligible attendees may receive one continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hour for participating in this webinar. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is an accredited CNE-provider by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) works with the National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE) to provide CPH credits.