UbiSim helps train nurses using virtual reality technology, and the company recently did a survey that shows how much its services are needed.
The survey of 800 mostly nurses or nursing students showed that 89% of those who had access to VR simulation training say it helped them better prepare for real-world scenarios in healthcare settings.
On top of that, 83% agree that VR simulations help them prepare for the emotional aspect of nursing.
The majority (87%) agreed that the nursing shortage would be solved if schools had better resources. And 85% of those who did not have access to VR simulation training say that they would have benefited significantly from this technology, and those who attended nursing school online were 18% more likely than average to say this.
Grim realities
And 38% felt unprepared to handle abusive patients and/or family members. Those who attended nursing school online were 47% more likely than average to say this.
