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The aim is to evaluate an immersive virtual reality training program to enhance self-efficacy in newly licensed registered nurses during high-acuity procedures.

April 16, 2026

Empowering Newly Licensed Nurses

Key Points

The aim is to evaluate an immersive virtual reality training program to enhance self-efficacy in newly licensed registered nurses during high-acuity procedures.
Quasi-experimental design used for evaluation
Participants underwent immersive virtual reality training program
Assessment focused on confidence in high-acuity bedside procedures
Significant improvements in self-efficacy (p < .05) across all procedures
Participants reported high levels of realism and engagement
Interdisciplinary learning was highlighted as a key benefit

Abstract

The ICU's widening experience-complexity gap leaves Newly Licensed Registered Nurses (NLRNs) with less mentorship and lower self-efficacy. This study evaluated an immersive virtual reality (IVR) training program to boost NLRN confidence in high-acuity bedside procedures. Using a quasi-experimental design, results showed significant improvements (p < .05) across all procedures, with participants highlighting realism, engagement, and interdisciplinary learning. Findings support IVR as an innovative, effective teaching tool to improve NLRN self-efficacy during their transition to practice.

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Routte et al. (Tue,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e07cfa2f7e8953b7cbdf63 — DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/nnd.0000000000001243

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Authors

Ashleigh Routte

Baptist Health Louisville

Sarah Woolwine

Baptist Health Louisville

Paul Clark

University of Louisville

Journals

Journal for Nurses in Professional Development

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University of Louisville

Bellarmine University

Baptist Health Louisville

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