Virtual Reality Simulation in Nursing Education: A Call for Integration in Nursing Curricula

Simulation remains essential in healthcare, particularly nursing education, enhancing clinical competence, patient care, healthcare outcomes, and safety. According to Shorey et al. [1], Simulation has been a part of nursing education for over five decades and has been shown to improve cognitive outcomes such as theoretical knowledge. Today, we live in a digital age coupled with rapid technological advancements, making virtual Simulation, particularly virtual standardized patient simulations, increasingly prominent in nursing training/education. The COVID-19 global pandemic accelerated the adoption of simulation-based education in nursing programs, as restrictions on in-person clinical placements limited traditional hands-on training opportunities.