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White Paper: Clinical Confidence & Competence Using i-Human Patients® Virtual Simulations
by Kaplan Nursing | July 25, 2025

Download the free white paper to discover how Kaplan's i-Human Patients® virtual simulations enhance clinical confidence & competence in nursing and medical students.
Investing in Innovation: How Virtual Simulation Delivers Academic and Financial Returns
by Dr. Christi Doherty DNP, RNC-OB, CNE, CHSE, CDP, Executive Director, Nursing & i-Human Patients | March 27, 2025

Learn how to implement virtual simulation strategically—and how to evaluate its financial impact through cost analysis and ROI.
Unlocking Potential: Virtual Simulation in Nursing Education
by Maria M. Ojeda, DNP-PhD, MPH, BA, ARNP, RN, FNP-C, BC-ADM, Director of Nursing Research | January 23, 2025

Discover the benefits of virtual simulation in nursing education, including increases in confidence, competence, and critical thinking skills in undergraduate and graduate nursing students.
Level Up Your Teaching With Virtual Patient Scenarios
by Dr. Christi Doherty DNP, RNC-OB, CNE, CHSE, CDP, Executive Director, Nursing & i-Human Patients | December 4, 2024

Discover how i-Human Patients by Kaplan can enhance nursing education. Our virtual simulation platform provides realistic patient scenarios for classrooms, clinical rotations, and labs, bridging the gap between theory and practice.
5 Ways to Boost Clinical Judgment Skills in Nursing Education
by Shannon Meijer DNP, RN, Nurse Educator Consultant | November 8, 2022

Clinical judgment is the foundation of an effective career in nursing. Read on to learn more about how to improve clinical judgment skills in nursing education.
Virtual Simulation: Free Resources for Nursing Educators
by Kaplan Nursing | October 24, 2022

Learn how virtual simulation can benefit nursing educators and their students. Get Kaplan's expert resources for utilizing virtual simulation in nursing education, including white papers, videos, FAQs, and more.
The Debrief: A Golden Learning Opportunity
by Hallie Bensinger, DNP, APN, FNP | August 15, 2022

Learn why ignoring the debrief with virtual patients is a missed opportunity for nursing students and faculty and how implementing “the Pause” throughout cases can help students debrief along the way.
Getting Students into the Mindset of a Nurse with Virtual Simulation Prebrief
by Hallie Bensinger, DNP, APN, FNP | May 13, 2022

Virtual simulation is a great teaching/learning tool. It provides students with an opportunity to experience clinical situations in a safe and fun environment.