Adaptation to Virtual Format of an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Pediatric Physical Abuse Simulation

Abstract

Identification of victims of physical abuse is a skill in which all advanced practice registered nurses who interact with children should be competent. Interacting with a family in whom an advanced practice registered nurse suspects physical abuse can be an emotionally charged encounter. Simulation allows students to practice this skill in a safe environment. Certain skills translate nicely to the virtual environment, and the convenience, decreased costs, and effective use of time are noted as benefits. This report describes the transition of a pediatric physical abuse simulation from a face-to-face environment to the virtual environment and notes the outcomes from faculty and student perspectives.