About the Authors Cody Bruce, PhD, MSN Ed, RN, CNE, ACUE, is an associate professor, University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Work College of Nursing. Elizabeth Wells-Beede, PhD, RN, C-EFM, CSHE-A, CNE, ACUE, FAAN, is senior associate dean, University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Work College of Nursing. Jinsil Hwaryoung Seo, PhD, is an associate professor, Texas A&M University School of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts, College Station. Gang Han, PhD, is an associate professor, Texas A&M University School of Public Health, College Station. Lauren Thai, MEd, CHSOS, is a program coordinator, Texas A&M School of Nursing, Round Rock. This project was funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention Simulation Education Training Program, 2021-2023, HRSA-20-110. For more information, contact Dr. Bruce at
Nurs Educ Perspect. 2024;45(5):322-324. doi: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001305. Epub 2024 Jul 15.
Utilizing Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice™, a virtual reality (VR) platform was created to meet American Association of Colleges of Nursing Essential and Quad Council Public Health competencies. The scenario, involving major depressive disorder with suicidal ideation and alcohol dependency, engages learners in assessing suicide risk, recognizing symptoms, and recommending treatment. Eighty-four prelicensure nursing students have taken part in this mental health VR simulation since spring 2023. Although no significant difference was observed between pre-post knowledge, learners appreciated the VR experience. Student ratings were lowest for how physically demanding the task was and highest for their focus and interest in successfully doing the simulation.
利用医疗保健模拟最佳实践标准™，创建了一个虚拟现实 (VR) 平台，以满足美国护理学院协会的核心和四方理事会公共卫生能力要求。该场景涉及有自杀意念和酒精依赖的重度抑郁症，让学习者参与评估自杀风险、识别症状和推荐治疗。自 2023 年春季以来，已有 84 名护理专业的准毕业生参与了这项心理健康 VR 模拟。尽管知识的前后测没有显著差异，但学习者对 VR 体验表示赞赏。学生对任务的体力要求评价最低，对成功完成模拟的专注度和兴趣评价最高。
