Experiential and Immersive Learning: The Use of Extended Reality Simulation in Nursing Education

Session Summary

This interactive session provides participants with experiential learning using virtual and augmented reality, as well as discussing the role AI plays in simulation. Participants experience simulations utilizing virtual reality headsets. Participants receive a combination of didactic micro learning instruction and virtual reality simulation. The session is conducted in small groups with hands-on instruction. This foundational session is geared toward nurse educators, whether they are in practice or academia. We want the participants to leave having a sense of "AWE"

Objectives

Experience extended-reality technology and the use of AI in a variety of simulations.
Discuss decision-making in regard to establishing an extended-reality program.
Develop confidence in how to effectively utilize XR equipment.

Topics Education

Role Educator, Staff

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Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for 3.00 contact hours.

Disclosure

Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.

Activities with pharmacology hours are to assist the APRN in fulfilling the pharmacotherapeutic education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Activities meet the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your own state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting your certificate of completion.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.