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Cody Bruce1, Elizabeth Wells-Beede, Jinsil Hwaryoung Seo
1About the Authors Cody Bruce, PhD, MSN Ed, RN, CNE, ACUE, is an associate professor, University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Work College of Nursing. Elizabeth Wells-Beede, PhD, RN, C-EFM, CSHE-A, CNE, ACUE, FAAN, is senior associate dean, University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Work College of Nursing. Jinsil Hwaryoung Seo, PhD, is an associate professor, Texas A&M University School of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts, College Station. Gang Han, PhD, is an associate professor, Texas A&M University School of Public Health, College Station. Lauren Thai, MEd, CHSOS, is a program coordinator, Texas A&M School of Nursing, Round Rock. This project was funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention Simulation Education Training Program, 2021-2023, HRSA-20-110. For more information, contact Dr. Bruce at cody.bruce@unthsc.edu .
Abstract:
Utilizing Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice™, a virtual reality (VR) platform was created to meet American Association of Colleges of Nursing Essential and Quad Council Public Health competencies. The scenario, involving major depressive disorder with suicidal ideation and alcohol dependency, engages learners in assessing suicide risk, recognizing symptoms, and recommending treatment. Eighty-four prelicensure nursing students have taken part in this mental health VR simulation since spring 2023. Although no significant difference was observed between pre-post knowledge, learners appreciated the VR experience. Student ratings were lowest for how physically demanding the task was and highest for their focus and interest in successfully doing the simulation.
