Abstract

BackgroundTo improve child health promotion in the community, pediatric nursing education should provide appropriate learning environments and resources. MethodsA multisite, pretest-posttest design with a mixed-methods approach was used to evaluate the effects of simulation in a multiuser virtual environment. ResultsNursing competencies scores significantly increased. The major themes of participants’ experience were identified: Performing and thinking like a nurse, Experiencing realistic nursing encounters, Interesting learning experiences, Helpful learning processes, and Difficulties and adaptation. ConclusionsVirtual simulations using multiuser virtual environments and standardized patients can effectively prepare nursing students for primary healthcare and children's health promotion in the community.

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