NURSING MS C922_Roz Template _APA 7th edition (2) Virtual Simulation Technology
Virtual Simulation Technology Rozlyn A. Peck
Western Governors University College of Health Professions
Executive Summary
As technology continues to evolve, educational and nursing practices must also...
As technology continues to evolve, educational and nursing practices must
also evolve to continue to provide safe effective care to the patients and
communities they serve. The current technology of using simulated labs and
onsite clinical experiences for students’ hands-on teaching no longer meets
students' and educators' needs due to restrictions in place related to the recent
COVID-19 pandemic. This proposal provides an explanation of the current gaps
and why virtual simulation technology (VST) should be implemented.
A literature review was conducted to uncover solutions for the gaps
identified in the needs-gap analysis. The analysis process is explained along with
the gaps that were revealed. A need for alternate means of clinical experiences
for students was found to be the primary gap. The proposal includes a review of
five sources that support the use of virtual simulation technology. The
stakeholders and methods used for collaboration are discussed. Surveys found
that faculty and students were open to the implementation of virtual simulation
technology.
The challenges arising from the sole use of simulation labs and onsite
clinical experiences are reviewed. Recent closures of schools and student
restrictions at healthcare facilities used for clinical experiences have created
additional challenges that can be addressed using VST. A force- field analysis is
also included, presenting the organization’s readiness for change. Forces for and
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against the proposed change and organizational factors that may facilitate or
impede change are analyzed. Lewin’s change theory is reviewed and was chosen
as the model to implement the virtual simulation technology.
Keeping the learning institution’s technology options up-to-date creates
multiple benefits. The use of virtual simulation technology to supplement nursing
students' clinical experiences has increased in recent years and demonstrates
numerous benefits to the learning process. This
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proposal explains why it is necessary to implement virtual simulation
technology for clinical experiences and how it will benefit students, faculty,
the learning institution, and the nursing profession.
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