AbstractBackground Contemporary healthcare practice is increasingly shaped by complexity, unpredictability and societal influences. However, undergraduate simulation frequently relies on traditional, predictable scenarios that may not adequately prepare students for modern clinical environments. Method This article describes the design and implementation of ‘The Rave', a large-scale immersive simulation developed for final-year undergraduate nursing students. The simulation replicated a mass-casualty incident within a festival setting, requiring students to undertake triage, prioritisation, trauma assessment and interprofessional communication across prehospital and hospital environments. Results The simulation created a high-fidelity, dynamic learning environment that challenged students to manage competing priorities, respond to evolving patient acuity and collaborate effectively within interprofessional teams. Reflective feedback indicated high levels of engagement, perceived realism and increased confidence in managing complex, high-pressure situations. Conclusion Large-scale immersive simulation offers a valuable approach to embedding contemporary clinical and societal challenges into undergraduate nursing education. Innovations such as ‘The Rave' can enhance student preparedness for the realities of modern healthcare practice.
Danielle Dunne (Thu,) studied this question.