(110) Incorporating Extended Reality in Nursing: A Multisite Story

Abstract : In this presentation, faculty from two nursing programs will discuss how extended reality (XR) can be used within nursing curricula, with both pre-licensure and advanced practice nursing students. Extended reality simulations, including virtual and augmented reality, enhance student learning needs. Faculty considering developing and incorporating such simulations need practical ideas and recommendations for use, including how to apply the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best PracticeTM (HSSOBPTM) to this methodology

In both associated institutions XR experiences have been developed or added to augment student learning. Exemplars from both universities will be presented and will include different types of student nurses, from pre-licensure to advanced practice learners. Presenters will discuss what, why, and how XR simulations were incorporated into nursing curricula as well as sharing and advising from what they have learned. While discussing exemplars, the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best PracticeTM (HSSOBPTM) will be emphasized for this methodology. With the audience, the presenters will explore how others are or plan on using XR simulations, and how they see the HSSOBPTM applying. Challenges to using the HSSOBPTM with this methodology will also be discoursed. Presenters will also discuss faculty development related to such technology (INACSL Standards, Hallmark, et al., 2021).