Course Enhancement Through Partnerships
Abstract: Drexel University Online, the Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions, and Blackboard, collaborated developing a comprehensive, simulation-based learning solution for students pursuing a University-granted certification in “Service to Veterans”. Simulated Interface with veterans in a variety of scenarios allows the students to improve interviewing skills, targeted assessment, and their abilities to navigate everyday challenges, referrals and consultations confronting the military veteran. The experiences are operationalized through the lens of multiple components from evidence-based research, to clinical expertise. Six self-paced simulation-based learning interventions were constructed around foundational facets of providing health care services to veterans.These simulations were designed for testing students regarding how to conduct a targeted assessment while avoiding making critical mistakes, which may delay appropriate referral and treatment.