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The National League for Nursing partners with Laerdal Medical to equip nurse educators with powerful simulation solutions that prepare students for the realities of clinical practice. From virtual patient simulations to competency-based resuscitation training, these four products give educators the tools to build student confidence, sharpen clinical judgment, and close the gap between classroom learning and bedside care.

A simulation showing a virtual patient in a hospital bed. Vital signs are in the corner, and a search bar and menu icons are at the top and bottom. The patient appears to be in distress.

NextGen vSim for Nursing

Developed in collaboration with Laerdal Medical and Wolters Kluwer Health, NextGen vSim for Nursing gives students the opportunity to practice patient-centered care across a wide range of clinical scenarios — anytime, anywhere. NLN-authored virtual patient simulations are paired with integrated curriculum resources, helping educators reinforce learning before and after each session.

NextGen vSim for Nursing supports students in developing clinical decision-making skills through:

  • Pre- and post-simulation quizzes that reinforce key concepts and measure understanding.
  • Guided reflection questions that deepen critical thinking and connect simulation experiences to real-world practice.
  • Interactive, scenario-based learning in a safe, realistic environment that builds competence and confidence.

EXPLORE NEXTGEN VSIM

A female nurse in blue scrubs and cap performs CPR compressions on an adult RQI manikin. An infant manikin rests on a table next to a laptop displaying training material.

Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI®) for Nursing Education

Nurses are frequently the first to identify and respond to cardiac arrest — yet research shows that CPR competency among nurses is inconsistent, putting patients at risk. The NLN has partnered with Laerdal Medical and the RQI® program to bring a competency-based approach to resuscitation training into nursing education, because building strong clinical skills starts in the classroom.

RQI for Nursing Education uses low-dose, high-frequency practice to help students develop and retain the CPR skills needed to deliver high-quality care when it matters most.

LEARN ABOUT RQI FOR NURSING EDUCATION

A nursing student in blue scrubs wears a white VR headset and holds a controller. A floating circular inset displays a vrClinicals scenario of a nursing simulation: two avatars (a parent and child in a hospital bed) in a patient room.

vrClinicals for Nursing

Also developed in partnership with Laerdal Medical and Wolters Kluwer Health, vrClinicals for Nursing immerses students in a realistic, fast-paced hospital environment through evolving, multi-patient scenarios that mirror real-world clinical challenges. Students must prioritize care, apply clinical judgment, and make decisions under pressure — all within a low-risk learning environment that prepares them for the demands of practice.

SEE VRCLINICALS IN ACTION

An illustration of three healthcare workers in scrubs and lab coats attending to an infant on a medical table. Colorful geometric shapes float above them as one worker uses a tablet. The scene is bright, modern, and stylized with a clean aesthetic.

Scenario Cloud

Laerdal Scenario Cloud is a cloud-based library of expert-authored, validated scenarios designed for learners at every level. All content is pre-programmed and mapped to clinical guidelines, giving educators a reliable way to deliver consistent, high-quality simulation experiences without building scenarios from scratch. More than 100 scenarios are authored by NLN experts, making it easy to integrate trusted, curriculum-aligned content directly into your program.

BROWSE SCENARIO CLOUD