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Virtual Resources for Nursing Education and Practice
This webpage showcases innovative nursing education resources developed by Michigan nursing education partners with support from the ONP. Featured materials include virtual simulation tools, technology-enhanced clinical education models, and training videos covering key nursing skills. These resources aim to enhance alternative clinical experiences, support culturally sensitive care, and provide professional development for nursing educators and students in a variety of healthcare settings.
Virtual Nursing Clinical Education Resources
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This section features innovative educational resources developed by Eastern Michigan University and the University of Michigan School of Nursing, with support from the MDHHS-ONP, to enhance virtual nursing education. It includes five unique simulation products designed to help nursing educators implement alternative clinical experiences while promoting culturally sensitive care. Additionally, visitors will find specialized toolkits and a webinar recording offering professional development for educators integrating virtual simulations into their teaching and training.
- Immersion Into Health Literacy: Common Mistakes and Correct Practices: The 360-degree Difference (emich.edu)
- Immersive Community, Culture, & Care Experiences for Undergraduate Nursing Students: The 360-degree Difference (emich.edu)
- Tool kit:Through the eyes of | University of Michigan School of Nursing (umich.edu)
- Caring for Military Veterans | nursingnixr (umich.edu)
- Facilitator Guide to Using the XR Innovation for Healthcare Videos: Caring for Patients who are Deaf or hard of hearing (umich.edu)
- Educational 360-video development for clinical practice improvement toward Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Population - Clinical Simulation In Nursing
- Webinar:Resources and Evidence Based Practices for Using Virtual Simulation in Nursing Education (michigan.gov)
Academic Practice Partnership Demonstration (2020-2021)
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Wayne State University, with support from MDHHS-ONP, implemented this project across multiple ambulatory care sites to create a replicable, technology-enhanced clinical education experience for nurse practitioner students. Using Double Robotic and TytoCare technology, the project facilitated tele-present oversight in medically underserved and health professional shortage areas, providing innovative distance robotic clinical evaluations.
Virtual Nursing Clinical Skills Assessment and Remediation
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Ferris State School of Nursing faculty and staff, in partnership with four practice institutions and with support from the MDHHS-ONP, developed the following resource for nursing students and practicing nurses. The included scenarios may be used for new learning or remediation in cardiac arrest, de-escalation (crisis intervention), and immunization delivery.