The Effect of Vitual Simulation(vSim) - Impact on Self-directed Learning in Nursing Students

This study was conducted to determine the impact of virtual simulation practice on nursing students' self-directed learning. 144 third-year students at two nursing colleges in J also responded to an online survey from June 15 to June 30, 2022. Using a structured questionnaire, the survey included 6 questions on general characteristics, 10 questions on clinical practice-related characteristics, 32 questions on self-directed learning ability, and 52 questions on problem-solving ability. Collected data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficients, and multiple regression using SPSS/WIN 23.0 program. As a result of the study, the variables that affect the subject's self-directed learning ability are problem-solving ability (β=.533, p<.001), relationship with training team members (β=.161, p<.022), and self-directed learning The explanatory power of these variables for ability was 42.5%. In conclusion, it was confirmed that problem-solving ability and relationships with simulation partners exerted a significant influence on the self-directed learning ability of nursing students participating in virtual simulation training. Therefore, it is necessary to provide nursing students with virtual simulations to learn in a context of their clinical practice.