The Effects of Immersive Virtual Reality on Nursing Student Anxiety.

High levels of stress are common for nursing students and can lead to poor health, poor school performance, and uncivil behavior. This pilot study aimed to evaluate the effects of an immersive virtual reality (IVR) relaxation experience on perceived anxiety among prelicensure nursing students. A convenience sample of 20 baccalaureate students participated in an IVR meditation session.

Agricultural Safety and Health Curriculum: Preparing the Next Generation of Rural Nurses.

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of including/expanding agricultural health and safety curriculum in a prelicensure baccalaureate of nursing program on the nursing students' knowledge of agricultural health and safety. A convenience sample of baccalaureate nursing students in their first year of nursing school on two different campuses of a Midwestern college of nursing. Agricultural health and safety content was introduced with pre- and post-surveys completed after delivery of the agricultural health and safety education unit.

Strengthening the use of evidence-based practice: development of an independent study packet.

Based on staff nurse input, an evidence-based practice (EBP) independent study packet augmented by one-on-one mentoring was developed to support nurses in EBP activities and utilization. The strategies for developing the packet to meet American Nurses Credentialing Center requirements for continuing education credit are discussed, including review by a content expert and piloting of the packet prior to implementation. Evaluation of the independent study pilot project and plans for educational support for continuing development of EBP knowledge and skills are described.