Virtual Simulation Reviews

OADN Virtual Simulation Reviews: Transforming Nursing Education Through Crisis

When COVID-19 shut down clinical sites, nursing education faced an unprecedented challenge. Students couldn’t access hospitals and clinics, threatening their ability to complete required training. The crisis demanded immediate innovation.

Powerful Partnership Creates Solutions

The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) joined forces with Unbound® Medicine Inc. to build something revolutionary:

OADN brought deep nursing education expertise and advocacy power
Unbound Medicine contributed sophisticated digital publishing infrastructure
Together, they created a lifeline for nursing programs nationwide

Virtual Simulation Reviews (VSR): Expert-Driven Excellence

The initiative evolved rapidly from emergency response to established resource:

The OADN Simulation Task Force assembled nursing education experts to evaluate virtual simulations
Their work earned international recognition and was elevated to full committee status
Each product undergoes rigorous review using consistent quality criteria based upon the Healthcare Simulation Standard of Best Practice^TM

Real Impact for Educators and Students

VSR delivers critical decision support when it matters most:

Educators access objective reviews of simulation tools before investing
Programs integrate proven virtual experiences that truly develop clinical skills
Students receive high-quality clinical education despite external barriers

Access to on demand educational webinars, with topics focusing on:

Next Gen NCLEX integration
Simulation best practices
Diversity and inclusion
Generative AI in nursing education

Not Just for Emergencies: The Future of Nursing Education

As published in the peer-reviewed journal Teaching & Learning in Nursing, virtual simulation has moved beyond crisis response to become an essential component of modern nursing education—preparing programs for whatever challenges tomorrow brings.