Abstract

This study compares the effectiveness of two simulation methods in nursing education: vSim (virtual simulation) and Gaumard (high-fidelity simulation). The focus is on measuring nursing students’ satisfaction and self-confidence after participating in both types of simulations. Data were collected from a cohort of 100 nursing students across various clinical scenarios, and the results indicate differences in satisfaction and self-confidence based on the simulation type. The findings suggest that high-fidelity simulations (Gaumard) may better enhance nursing students’ clinical preparedness and self-confidence.

Keywords: Virtual simulation; High-Fidelity simulation; Nursing education; Satisfaction; Self-Confidence; Clinical preparedness; Simulation-Based learning