Case Study: West Coast University boosts nursing student engagement and microbiology learning with Labster

Teaching Nursing Students with Virtual Microbiology Labs

The microbiology department at West Coast University sought a virtual lab solution from Labster to support its nursing students across online, in-person, and hybrid course formats. The challenge was to find an experiential tool that could provide asynchronous learning flexibility and reinforce instructional content.

By implementing eight Labster microbiology simulations, the university used them for pre-lab preparation, exam study, and as graded lab replacements. Labster provided a solution that increased student knowledge retention and engagement through a trial-and-error learning process with instant feedback. The university also benefited from the automatic grading integration with its systems, saving instructors time.

West Coast University

Luning He

West Coast University