Partnering with Persons Living with Bipolar Disorder to Develop an Authentic Virtual Simulation.

Nursing students, faculty, and community partners report a gap in the preparation of nurses to work collaboratively with persons living with mental health conditions in a variety of healthcare settings. Engaging the expertise from lived experience within undergraduate nursing education promotes a holistic approach to care that aligns with clients' real-world needs. This paper describes the steps we followed to create a virtual simulation in partnership with persons living with mental health conditions.