(This story appeared earlier today over at Metaverse Health). Coming from a nursing background myself, I'm always fascinated by the work going on in virtual environments in regards to nurse education. To some extent it's a natural fit in that clinical simulation is a pivotal part of the education process for nurses anyway - using virtual environments is simply an extension of … [Read more...] about Interview – Evelyn McElhinney, Glasgow Caledonian University
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Nursing Education in Second Life
Nurses are one of the most active groups of health professionals in Second Life and I regularly get asked by health professionals what use a virtual world like Second Life is in regard to training. The video below answers that question beautifully: If you're a nurse in Second Life, tell us what the experience has brought to your practice. Has it improved your skills at all? … [Read more...] about Nursing Education in Second Life