“Let’s Practice Together”: Exploring Collaborative Virtual Reality for Nursing Students' IVPB Medication Administration Training

• In Event: Collaboration, Teamwork, and Interprofessional Learning

Abstract

This mixed-methods pilot study explored collaborative virtual reality training for intravenous piggyback medication administration among 26 nursing students. The Self-Assessed Collaboration Skills survey indicated highly positive experiences (M = 6.18/7), emphasizing effective information sharing (M = 6.10), team support (M = 6.67), and team learning (M = 5.97). Qualitative interviews reinforced these findings, highlighting enhanced confidence, clearer procedural understanding, reduced cognitive load, and improved clinical readiness. Students described peer collaboration as making tasks "less stressful," "more manageable," and directly improving their clinical performance. These results suggest collaborative VR training shows promise in fostering teamwork, procedural confidence, and skill retention in nursing education, supporting further research.

Authors

• Yupei Duan, University of Missouri

• Xinhao Xu, University of Missouri

• Jhon Bueno-Vesga, Pennsylvania State University

• Shangman Li, University of Missouri

• Michelle Cox, Pennsylvania State University

• Yuanyuan Gu, University of Missouri

• Sue Yun Fowler, University of Missouri

• Hillary L. Claunch, University of Missouri