Effects of Virtual Reality Versus Narrative Case Study on Empathy and Ageist Attitudes in Prelicensure Nursing

Catherine Quay1, Jane K Dickinson, Kathleen O'Connell

  • 1About the Authors Catherine Quay, EdD, RN, CNE, is program director and associate professor, Elon University School of Nursing, Elon, North Carolina. Jane K. Dickinson, PhD, RN, CDCES, is program director/senior lecturer, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, New York. Kathleen O'Connell, PhD, RN, FAAN, is professor emerita, Teachers College, Columbia University. The authors acknowledge College of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University, and Teachers College, Columbia University, for their support. The National League for Nursing and Sigma Theta Tau-Nu Eta chapter provided financial support for this work. For more information, contact Dr. Quay at cathyquay@gmail.com.

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