Case Study: University of Delaware strengthens nursing students’ critical thinking and delegation skills with SimX immersive virtual reality

University of Delaware boosts BSN critical thinking across 3 semesters with SimX

The University of Delaware sought to enhance critical thinking, clinical decision-making, and delegation skills for students in its Bachelor of Science in Nursing honors program. To address this challenge, the university partnered with vendor SimX to integrate its immersive virtual reality medical simulation software into the curriculum.

Using the SimX VR platform, students navigated realistic 3D hospital environments to tackle various medical-surgical scenarios. The implementation included structured faculty training and a framework of prebriefing and debriefing to ensure a safe learning environment. The solution resulted in high student satisfaction, with participants reporting improved confidence, communication skills, and clinical judgment. SimX provided a highly effective educational tool that prepares nursing students for real-world healthcare settings.

University of Delaware