With the advent of COVID-19, the move to virtual instruction has been accelerated. As was noted in "The State of Simulation Education," virtual reality (VR) is revolutionizing the world of simulation, from stand-alone VR systems to manikins that incorporate VR and augmented reality (AR) into the simulators.
Virginia A. Henderson (November 30, 1897 – March 19, 1996) was a nurse theorist and educator who advocated for a positive view of the nursing profession. Henderson developed the Nursing Need Theory, a way to define the focus of nursing practice. The focus of the theory is on the importance of increasing the patient’s independence in order to foster his ...
One of the most important things healthcare professionals, educators, and students know – because they are reminded about it over and over again – is the proper way to wash their hands.
Approximately 57 million people in the United States, or about 20 percent of the population, speak a language other than English in their homes. Another 25 million people, about 8.6 percent of the population, are considered to have limited English proficiency (LEP). The Pew Research Center estimates that by the year 2021, 50 percent of newly insured ...
Auscultation, which is the science of listening to sounds from the heart, lung, and other organs, is a basic and important skill for healthcare professionals. Yet, study after study shows that healthcare professionals are only able to identify a small percentage of heart sounds. How can instructors bridge this gap?
Simulation in Healthcare Education
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