Ready. Set. Game: Using Nursing Knowledge to Escape the Virtual Room in the Didactic Setting

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Nursing Education
• Educational Technology

Background:

• Traditional virtual escape rooms often use simple question-and-answer formats.
• There is a need for more interactive and engaging learning experiences in large classroom settings.

Purpose of the Study:

• To create an interactive virtual escape room simulating the Next Generation NCLEX testing platform.
• To evaluate student engagement and preference for this novel educational tool.

Main Methods:

• Developed a virtual escape room incorporating case studies and multiple-choice questions.
• The platform mimicked the Next Generation NCLEX interface for a realistic experience.
• Student feedback was collected via a survey upon completion.

Main Results:

• 73 out of 98 students completed the virtual escape room.
• All surveyed students recommended the activity to their peers.
• 91% of students preferred the game format over traditional lectures.

Conclusions:

• Virtual escape rooms offer an interactive and engaging method for learning.
• This format successfully bridges theoretical knowledge with practical application in nursing education.
• The Next Generation NCLEX-mimicking escape room is a viable tool for enhancing student learning outcomes.