Virtually Nursing: Emerging Technologies in Nursing Education

Nurse Educ. 2017 Jan/Feb;42(1):14-17. doi: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000000295.

Abstract

Augmented reality and virtual simulation technologies in nursing education are burgeoning. Preliminary evidence suggests that these innovative pedagogical approaches are effective. The aim of this article is to present 6 newly emerged products and systems that may improve nursing education. Technologies may present opportunities to improve teaching efforts, better engage students, and transform nursing education.

MeSH terms

  • Computer Simulation*
  • Diffusion of Innovation
  • Education, Nursing / trends*
  • Educational Technology / trends*
  • Humans
  • Nursing Education Research
  • User-Computer Interface*