Authors

  1. Brzozowski, Sara BSN, RN
  2. Kandrack, Margo BS, BSN, RN
  3. Oermann, Marilyn H. PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN
  4. Dangerfield, Cristie MSN, RN, CCRN-K, CNL
  5. Simmons (Muckler), Virginia C. DNP, CRNA, CHSE-A, FAAN

Abstract

In-hospital cardiac arrests have high mortality rates, increased by delayed resuscitation. Using a single group pre-post interventional design to implement virtual cardiac arrest simulations for medical-surgical units, the purpose of this project was to decrease resuscitation delays and improve self-confidence of the nursing staff. Both response times and confidence improved following virtual simulation. Conducting virtual simulation for resuscitation training may be a valuable alternative to in situ simulation.