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The pharmacology game.

Catherine Batscha1

  • 1catleebat@netscape.net

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|August 13, 2002
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This article details creating an engaging, faculty-led computer game for nursing pharmacology review using Microsoft PowerPoint. Visual Basic for Applications enables score tracking, enhancing educational technology in nursing programs.

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Area of Science:

  • Educational Technology
  • Nursing Education
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Traditional pharmacology review methods in nursing education can be enhanced with interactive tools.
  • Faculty-led, engaging educational games can improve knowledge retention and student participation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide instructions for designing an engaging, faculty-led computer game for pharmacology review in nursing education.
  • To demonstrate the use of Microsoft PowerPoint and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) for game customization and progress tracking.

Main Methods:

  • Designing a visually attractive and entertaining computer game using Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Implementing Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) to enable tracking of questions and scores for groups.
  • Adapting the game content to specific nursing program curricula.

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Main Results:

  • A customizable, interactive computer game for pharmacology review was developed.
  • The game facilitates group play and allows for tracking of performance metrics.
  • The use of readily available software (PowerPoint, VBA) makes the tool accessible.

Conclusions:

  • Microsoft PowerPoint and VBA offer a feasible platform for creating engaging pharmacology review games in nursing education.
  • This approach enhances educational technology by providing an interactive and trackable learning experience.
  • The game design is adaptable to various nursing program needs and content.