Virtual Clinical Experiences in Nursing Education: Applying a Technology-Enhanced Storyboard Technique to Facilitate Contextual Learning in Remote Environments

Abstract

Many schools of nursing were not prepared to transition to remote instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual and computer-based simulation can offer a substitution for in-person clinical learning. This article describes the use of storyboards, created by faculty, to provide context during remote clinical experiences. The theoretical basis for the design and implementation of the activity is discussed. Faculty observations of student behaviors (i.e., clinical decision-making, reflection on performance, and engagement) were consistent between computer-based and laboratory-based simulation settings.