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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Educational Technology
  • Health Professions Education

Background:

  • Traditional dosage calculation courses present challenges for nursing students.
  • Need for innovative methods to improve competency and confidence in medication administration.
  • Web-based learning offers flexibility and accessibility for skill development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of virtual simulation in a web-based nursing dosage calculation course.
  • To assess the impact of this technology on student test scores and self-confidence.
  • To gather student feedback on the virtual simulation learning experience.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a virtual simulation tool in a baccalaureate generic nursing program.
  • Students utilized the web-based platform for practicing dosage calculations.
  • Real-time feedback was provided to students during simulation exercises.

Main Results:

  • Virtual simulation led to improved test scores, particularly for lower-performing students.
  • Higher-performing students reported the simulation experience as repetitive.
  • Overall student feedback regarding the technology was predominantly favorable.

Conclusions:

  • Virtual simulation is a valuable tool for enhancing dosage calculation skills in nursing education.
  • The technology shows promise in improving learning outcomes for at-risk students.
  • Further refinement may be needed to cater to diverse student performance levels.