Transforming student learning: the impact of immersive room simulations

Session overview: With the increase in simulated practice hours mandated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the demand on our simulation centre’s facilities has significantly risen, alongside the growing number of students. One of the primary challenges faced by the simulation team has been delivering health and social care simulation scenarios in diverse environments. To address this, we have further utilized an existing immersive room space by introducing a variety of advanced settings, including the integration of smells and sounds, to enhance the immersive experience. Through the development of the immersive room, the simulation team is continuously working to expand our catalogue of environments and scenarios for healthcare students across all programmes. Key learning points from this session: Delivering diverse healthcare and social care simulation scenarios is challenging. By leveraging innovative solutions, the team uses an immersive room with advanced settings, smells, and sounds. Continuous improvement expands the range of environments and scenarios, providing students with realistic and engaging learning experiences, enhancing their overall experience. Transforming student learning: the impact of immersive room simulations poster, LJMU staff and students have access to this resource.