Feature | Comments |
Cost | Open access for many scenarios, but there is a membership option for individuals for $50/year or $250/lifetime; organizational membership for $1000/year. If a contributor to the repository, will receive a free annual membership. |
Target learner(s) | Prelicensure nursing students and continuing professional development for nursing. Many scenarios can be used by other healthcare professionals. |
Format | Interactive web-based game. Short video clips of simulated participants in realistic environments. Requires correct responses to progress. |
Implementation | May be implemented synchronously or asynchronously. May be included in facilitated or non-facilitated simulation-based experiences. |
Noteworthy | Each Online repository of over 120 virtual simulation games (VSGs) with consistent course format. Over 100 simulation scenarios, webinars, and lots of research and resources. Over VSG is offered as a stand-alone course featuring game-specific resources including: Learning Outcomes, Self-Assessment Rubrics, Game Links, Options for Virtual Debriefing, Reflective Questions, and Resources. A companion guide under developing Public Health Nursing competencies through VSGs provides a good reference for optimizing simulation-based learning. Toolkits are available for topics on Wound Assessment & Management and Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (both open access). English and French versions. |
Website | Open access: https://can-sim.ca/virtual-simulation-games-open-source/ Members only: https://can-sim.ca/virtual-simulation-games-members/ |
Date of Review | August 20, 2024* * Original review July 2, 2021 |
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