Virtual reality (VR) simulation in nursing education, especially in the teaching of VR simulations just prior to clinical practice, has the potential to enhance the effectiveness of clinical practice and better prepare nursing students for patient care. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a preclinical VR simulation education program on the development of critical thinking, self-efficacy, problem-solving ability, and perceived clinical competency among undergraduate nursing students. The study was conducted between May and June 2021 using a pretest-posttest design with a control group. A total of 42 nursing students were recruited through convenience sampling from two separate classes. The intervention group participated in VR simulation education, while the control group engaged in lecture-based education, before beginning clinical practice. Assessments were conducted before preclinical education and after completing clinical practice using structured questionnaires. The data was analyzed using chi-square tests, independent t-tests, and ANCOVA. The findings indicated that the intervention group had a significantly higher score in perceived clinical competency compared to the control group (F = 5.25, p = 0.029) after controlling for pretest scores. However, there were no statistically significant differences in critical thinking, self-efficacy, or problem-solving abilities between the two groups. These findings suggest that preclinical VR simulation education is partially effective in preparing nursing students for their clinical practice, underscoring the need for a balanced educational approach that integrates VR with clinical practice to develop a full spectrum of nursing skills and knowledge.

본 연구는 한국과 중국 간호대학생의 문화적 역량을 평가 및 비교하고 문화적 역량과 관련된 일반적 특성을 파악하는 것을 목적으로 한다. 자 기주도형 설문조사에는 간호학과 3, 4학년생 총 180명(한국 간호대학생 82명, 중국 간호대학생 98명)이 참여하였다. 자료분석은 SPSS 24.0 프 로그램을 이용하여 기술통계, 독립표본 t-검정, 다중회귀분석을 실시하였 다. 전반적인 문화적 역량 정도는 두 나라 간호대학생 사이에 유의한 차 이가 없었다. 문화적 인식과 문화적 감수성은 중국 간호대학생들보다 한 국 간호대학생들이 유의하게 높았다. 문화적 지식과 경험은 한국 간호대 학생보다 중국 간호대학생이 유의하게 높았다. 한국 간호대학생의 문화 적 감수성은 외국어 회화 능력 및 다문화 교육 경험과 관련이 있었다. 문화적 능력은 여학생 및 외국어 회화 능력과 관련이 있었다. 중국 간호 대학생의 문화적 지식은 여학생 및 4학년과 관련이 있었다. 간호대학생 의 문화적 역량을 향상시키기 위해서는 다문화와 관련된 이론과 임상실 습을 포함한 교육과정이 필요하며, 다문화 관련 지역사회 자원의 활용이 중요하다.

Purpose: This study aims to describe the experience of nursing students who used a virtual simulation program for their nursing practicum. Method: Structured debriefing papers were collected from 65 senior nursing students using a convenient sampling method for this qualitative study. Conventional content analysis method was used for data analysis. Results: The study’s findings derived three theme clusters. The theme clusters were “satisfied by leading role in nursing practice and repetitive training,” “gained nursing responsibility and confidence in applying the learning into clinical practice,” and “recognized the limitations of customized nursing care.” Conclusion: The results of this study provided insight into nursing students' virtual simulation-based practical training experiences in the context of the Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Purpose: The purpose of this research was to explore same-age-tutoring experiences for fundamental nursing practice in peer learners. Method: Content analysis was performed on the collected data. Participants were 14 nursing students. Data were collected from September 19, 2018 to November 2, 2018. Results: Three theme clusters were extracted as follows: 1) autonomous learning environment 2) meeting learning needs 3) motivation to learn. Conclusion: The results can contribute to understanding peer learners’ same-age-tutoring education experiences. Further, they can provide foundational data for establishing same-age tutoring education strategies to improve nursing skills and knowledge, helping nursing students adapt to clinical practice.

Purpose: The purpose of this research was to explore the experiences of simulation education to undergraduate nursing students who have defected from North Korea. Methods: Individual in-depth interviews with nine students were conducted using semi-structured interview and open question. Data were collected December 2014 to April 2015 and analyzed using Colaizzi phenomenological method. Results: Three essential themes were extracts that were as follows 1) Confronting another barrier 2) Reflecting on nursing competency through simulation education 3) Beginning of adaptation to the nursing education Conclusion: The results can contribute to an understanding of the simulation education experience of undergraduate nursing students who have defected from North Korea. In addition, these results will provide foundational data in establishing simulation education strategies to improve nursing competency, helping them adapt to nursing education in Korea.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the first learning experiences of undergraduate nursing students in team based high-fidelity simulation. Methods: The participants in this study were 13 undergraduate students at a university in Korea. The students were place in a setting of high-fidelity simulation to manage neurological patients. Data were collected from August, 2013 to September, 2013, through in-depth interviews and were analyzed on the basis of Colaizzi’s phenomenological methodology. Results: Five essential themes were extracts that were as follows 1) Thoughts about patients through the training manikin 2) Feeling of being engaged in practical training 3) Recognition of the importance of the team and teammates 4) Evaluation and analysis of the education content 5) Prospects of improving the capacity for nursing practice. Conclusion: Although the students experienced simulation practicum for the first time, it was noticeable that they tried to actively utilize their theoretical knowledge on the training high-fidelity manikin during simulation practicum. Also, it was observed that they recognized the importance of cooperating with their teammates through team role-playing, assuming a professional attitude as a result. Furthermore, analysis on the content of the education and self-evaluation would help foster the capacity to provide total care for patients.