A nursing student at the University of Guam Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima School of Health practices a virtual reality clinical scenario using the SimX platform. The VR technology allows students to rehearse assessments and decision-making in a realistic, hands-on environment.

A University of Guam nursing student engages in a 360-degree patient care simulation using an Oculus Meta Quest headset. Virtual reality expands access to high-stakes clinical training without leaving the simulation lab.

Nursing students observe a virtual patient care scenario displayed on-screen as part of their simulation-based learning at the University of Guam School of Health. Faculty guide students through debriefings to reinforce teamwork, communication, and clinical judgment.

Dr. David J. Dunham, faculty member in the University of Guam Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima School of Health’s Nursing Program, conducts a demonstration using a high-fidelity patient manikin. These advanced, computer-controlled manikins simulate real physiological responses, allowing nursing students to practice assessments and clinical decision-making in a safe, realistic setting.

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Using cutting-edge technologies - including SimX, which employs the use of Oculus Meta Quest virtual reality headsets, vSim for Nursing from Lippincott, and Laerdal’s High Fidelity Manikin Simulation Systems - the program bridges classroom theory with hands-on experience. These innovations directly support the program’s commitment to the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) standards by ensuring every student demonstrates clinical competence, sound judgment, and readiness for practice in Guam’s evolving health care landscape.

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