Nurse using vSim for Nursing on a desktop computer. The screen shows a 3D illustration of a nurse and a patient. Nurse using vSim for Nursing on a desktop computer. The screen shows a 3D illustration of a nurse and a patient.

vSim® for Nursing

Virtual Simulation

Develop clinical reasoning skills and preparedness for practice from anywhere with vSim for Nursing. Web-based Virtual simulation that helps students build confidence and competence in delivering patient care that meets today’s healthcare needs.

Providing learners with clinical experience through virtual simulation

Co-developed by Laerdal Medical and Wolters Kluwer, vSim® for Nursing offers interactive simulations based on NLN-authored cases to help students build clinical skills in a flexible, immersive environment.

What students gain:

  • Hands-on decision-making in realistic scenarios
  • Personalized feedback to guide learning
  • Reinforced skills for sim labs and clinical practice

vSim for Nursing enables students to develop the confidence and competence needed for safe, effective care.

Woman using vSim for Nursing showing a 3D patient

Unique, Personalized Learning for Clinical Preparedness

Real-world practice in patient-centered care
vSim for Nursing scenarios are authored by the NLN and are also included in Lippincott® nursing textbooks, allowing students to follow their patient cases as they evolve.

Realistic clinical experience – available anytime, anywhere
Deliver instant online access, immersing students in virtual simulation wherever they prefer.

Personalized learning and precise remediation
Measure students’ progress, identify weaknesses and deliver instant remediation for more efficient learning.

True-to-life clinical experience at your control
Real-world experience students need to transition to practice, with increased competence they’ll rely on throughout their career.

vSim for Nursing Solutions (availability varies by country)

Free vSim for Nursing Resources

Curriculum Integration Guides

Are you considering implementing vSim for Nursing into your existing curricula? The guide provides strategies for use of vSim® for Nursing in programs across all types of nursing education. It provides faculty with ideas to integrate vSim into existing curricula and offers ways to develop and/or enhance current teaching strategies.

Download these free nursing education guides for best practices on integrating virtual simulations into your nursing program. 

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Take Your Simulation Training Further

vSim® for Nursing can be used as one component of a more comprehensive solution to further enhance clinical skills training for better preparedness of nurses.

 

 

Modular Skills Trainer
Optimized for distance learning, the Modular Skills Trainer is an affordable, practical solution for repetitive, independent skills practice and to assist with skills validation.

Modular Skills Trainer

Nursing Anne Simulator Geriatric
Nursing Anne Simulator Geriatric increases simulation fidelity to maximize training outcomes.

Nursing Anne Simulator Geriatric

Laerdal Scenario Cloud
Find hundreds of high-quality, expert-validated scenarios made ready for you.

Laerdal Scenario Cloud

Virtual Faculty Development

Faculty and staff can also reap the benefits of virtual learning. As your simulation program continues to expand and adapt to challenges, keeping up with new simulation technology and pedagogy becomes even more critical. Virtual training courses for your faculty can ensure that they are confident leading simulations that take place onsite or remotely - all while keeping them safe and adhering to social distancing guidelines. Learn more about our Virtual Courses.