"[Virtual simulation] is a huge driver to have students think outside the box and try things and know that it’s not going to cause harm." — Erik Carter, PhD, MS, APRN, CNS, CCRN-A, PHN, director of undergraduate programs, Wayne State University College of Nursing When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and nursing students were unable to do in-person clinicals in hospitals, Wayne State University College of Nursing in Detroit, like other nursing schools, had to rely on simulation to provide students with the education they needed. And although nursing students are returning to in-person clinical rotations, simulation labs remain in important part of their education. For this week's lead story, I spoke with Erik Carter, PhD, MS, APRN, CNS, CCRN-A, PHN, director of undergraduate programs for Wayne State’s College of Nursing, about how virtual simulation is used and how effective it is. Create a positive patient clinical experience! Save your seat for our newest online summit, Patient Clinical Experience NOW, on August 31, 2022 at 10 am EST. Join us as we dive into topics such as, patient engagement technology, key elements of the patient experience, and creating a positive clinical experience. Register for the event today! | 