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Implementing gamification strategies in undergraduate nursing education boosts engagement, improves learning outcomes, and increases student satisfaction among Generation Z students. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To explore the effectiveness of gamification in enhancing engagement and learning outcomes for Generation Z nursing students.

May 29, 2026Nursing Education Perspectives

Gamification: Active Learning That Meets the Needs of Gen Z Nursing Students

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DMDaniela A. MoscarellaRutgers, The State University of New Jersey DGDiane GilloolyRutgers, The State University of New Jersey MBMaryse BoutonRutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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Innovative gamification methods improve learning outcomes and engagement in nursing education for Gen Z students, indicating potential for broader applications.

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To explore the effectiveness of gamification in enhancing engagement and learning outcomes for Generation Z nursing students.
Implemented various games such as cardiac clay modeling and Brain Bingo in nursing courses
Targeted Gen Z students to address their unique learning preferences
Assessed changes in course participation and satisfaction levels
Improved learning outcomes observed after gamification initiatives
Higher student satisfaction rates reported during the course
Increased participation noted, even in large class settings

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Moscarella et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a192eb9fab5b468c4417e71 https://doi.org/10.1097/01.nep.0000000000001550

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Innovative gamification methods improve learning outcomes and engagement in nursing education for Gen Z students, indicating potential for broader applications.

Gamification: Active Learning That Meets the Needs of Gen Z Nursing Students

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Gamification: Active Learning That Meets the Needs of Gen Z Nursing Students

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