Across the U.S., nursing programs are expanding rapidly—over 268,000 new BSN students enrolled last year, a 4.9% increase from the previous year (AACN, 2024).
Yet many schools continue to face the same challenges: faculty shortages, limited clinical placements, and rising expectations to produce practice-ready graduates.
Traditional labs and clinical rotations remain essential, but they can’t always provide enough hands-on experience.
That’s where UbiSim Immersive VR Simulation, available through Knoxlabs turnkey kits, transforms the learning process—giving every nursing student the chance to practice clinical judgment, communication, and empathy in realistic, repeatable simulations.
Why UbiSim? Designed by Nurses, for Nurses
UbiSim is the only immersive VR platform built entirely for nursing education—created by nurse educators and simulation experts to complement, not replace, real-world clinical training.
The platform is fully aligned with NCLEX®, the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model, and INACSL Standards of Best Practice, helping programs deliver consistent, competency-based education that’s scalable across semesters and campuses.
UbiSim in Action: What’s Possible in VR Nursing Simulation
- Evidence-based and peer-reviewed: Developed by nurses, validated in academic and clinical environments.
- Immersive and high-fidelity: Students experience realistic environments that engage both body and mind.
- Expansive and inclusive scenario catalog: 100+ simulations covering fundamentals, pediatrics, med-surg, OB, mental health, and therapeutic communication.
- Easy customization: Adapt or build cases from scratch using the no-code Intuitive Editor™.
- Built-in teaching tools: Prebrief and debrief guides, quizzes, and unfolding case studies aligned with NCSBN CJM competencies.
- Performance analytics: Measure progress and identify learning opportunities with data-driven insights.
- Cohort and class management: Track and compare learner performance across groups or semesters.
- Community library: Share and reuse educator-created content at no cost.
- 365-day support and ongoing updates: Dedicated onboarding, implementation help, and continuous content improvements.
Proven results from nursing leaders
- 99% of Nursing Deans and 95% of Simulation Directors say UbiSim helps scale their programs cost-effectively.
- 74% report 10%+ growth in enrollment or program capacity since adopting UbiSim.
- 97% say headset-based VR helps attract and admit more students.
- 75% of nurse learners say UbiSim feels realistic and prepares them for clinical practice.
Turnkey VR Kits for Nursing Education
Knoxlabs × UbiSim classroom kits arrive pre-configured, tested, and ready to use—no setup or IT needed.
Included:
- Meta Quest 3S 256GB VR headsets (6 / 12 / 24)
- 3-Year Accidental Protection Plan
- UbiSim access (30-day trial)
- Meta HMS Lifetime EDU license option
- Cleanbox UVC LED disinfection system
- PowerCase™ / PowerCart™ charging & storage
- Comfort & hygiene accessories
6-Headset Kit 
12-Headset Kit 
24-Headset Kit 
Nursing Education VR Simulation Scenarios
Browse UbiSim’s peer-reviewed VR catalog, built by nurses to enhance clinical judgment, communication, and hands-on skills. Scenarios span fundamentals, med-surg, pediatrics, OB, and mental health—ready to pair with Knoxlabs VR Kits for a complete, scalable training solution.
Acetaminophen Toxicity
Caring for Elena challenges learners to address medical and psychiatric needs, fostering empathy, rapport-building, and ensuring safety.
Acute Abdominal Pain
Care for a male transgender patient while practicing inclusive communication and nursing care.
Acute Anemia
Implement evidence-based anemia care, consider beliefs, and advocate for patient-centered teamwork.
Acute Myocardial Infarction
Assess, prioritize, support, and communicate using SBAR in an acute MI.
Alzheimer's: Safe Medication Administration
Administer medications and use therapeutic communication for an agitated patient with Alzheimer’s disease.
Anemia: Blood Transfusion
Implement a blood transfusion protocol and monitor safely.
Angina
Apply chest pain protocol and SBAR.
Anxiety
Screen with GAD-7 and create a therapeutic environment.
Asthma Exacerbation
Focused assessment and age-appropriate support.
Blood Administration Tutorial
Request and infuse blood product via guided steps.
Brief Resolved Unexplained Event (BRUE)
Care for an infant post-event; respond to status changes.
Bronchiolitis
Focused assessment and interventions for infant bronchiolitis.
COPD
Evidence-based care and SBAR for COPD exacerbation.
COVID-19
Infection control, assessment, and SBAR communication.
Cellulitis & Acute Kidney Injury
Recognize AKI and use therapeutic communication.
Chronic Kidney Disease: F&E Imbalance
Assess, differentiate, and prioritize interventions.
Coronary Artery Disease: Assessment
Differentiate findings and communicate via SBAR.
Crohn's Disease: F&E Imbalance
Manage imbalances during exacerbation with best practices.
Cystic Fibrosis
Respiratory interventions and developmentally appropriate care.
Decompensated Cirrhosis with Upper GI Bleed
Treat and provide nurse hand-off.
Depression
Screen with PHQ-9, evaluate risk, provide support.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Focused assessment and priority interventions.
End of Life Care
Intervene and support using evidence-based practices.
Febrile Infant
Treat fever and communicate with family.
GBS Infection: Management of Labor
Antepartum assessment and evidence-based care for GBS.
Gastroenteritis
Focused assessment and age-appropriate care.
HIV & Shingles
Provide supportive interventions and education.
Heart Failure Exacerbation
Interpret labs and prioritize interventions.
Hospital Room Orientation
Assessment, meds, and provider updates.
Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Evidence-based interventions and SBAR.
Infant Hospital Room Orientation
Prepare for caring for infant patients.
Management: First Stage of Labor
Interventions and SBAR during first stage.
Medication Administration Orientation
Review MAR and administer via multiple routes.
Mental Status Exam
Perform a comprehensive MSE and provide education.
Mpox
Address stigma and use therapeutic communication.
Obstetrics Hospital Room Orientation
Orient to OB clinical environment.
PPE Anteroom Tutorial
Donning/doffing and equipment orientation.
Pediatric ADHD
Vital signs, effective communication, and family support.
Pediatric Acute Abdominal Pain
Focused assessment and prioritized interventions.
Pneumonia (Pediatrics)
Age-appropriate care and communication.
Pneumonia & Dehydration
Evidence-based interventions and SBAR.
Post-Op Hip Arthroplasty: Safe Meds
Post-op assessment and safe med administration.
Postoperative Pain Management
Assess pain and teach patient-centered med use.
Post-Op Pain: Opioid Management
Monitor complications and ensure safe opioid care.
Preeclampsia
Assess, intervene, and communicate with SBAR.
Prelabor Rupture of Membranes
Intrapartum assessment and evidence-based care.
Preterm Labor
Apply interventions and support patients/families.
Pyelonephritis
Prioritize interventions and communicate with SBAR.
Scheduled Induction of Labor
Apply induction interventions and support family.
Sickle Cell Disease: Pain Episode
Prioritize safe pediatric interventions and support.
Skills Orientation
Interact with supplies and equipment in UbiSim.
Small Bowel Obstruction
Apply evidence-based treatment and report updates.
Suspected Sepsis
Prioritize treatment and provide family support.
Transient Aplastic Crisis: Anemia
Follow transfusion protocol and support.
Type I Diabetes Mellitus
Manage glucose and provide age-appropriate care.
Type II Diabetes Management
Identify glucose issues and intervene safely.
Type II Diabetes: Safe Medication Administration
Assessment and intervention with safe med admin.
Unwitnessed Fall: Observation
Assess, prioritize, and update the provider.
Case Studies: Nursing Simulation in Education & Healthcare
6+ years of use; expanding to all 8 semesters with structured orientation & debriefs.
“VR lets them think through scenarios on their own.”
Safe repetition → protocol mastery & bedside communication confidence.
“Practice in VR calmed my anxiety.”
Now part of the culture; shifts focus from tasks to prioritization & the “why.”
“Supplement, not substitute—confidence before clinicals.”
REACHvr trains for resource-limited care & discharge planning realities.
Digital learning tech + UbiSim drive engagement and clinical thinking.
Scaled across sites; improves confidence and teamwork for new clinicians.
~2,000 students; VR lowers anxiety and exposes learners to diverse cases.
Each learner owns the room end-to-end; plug-and-play saves faculty time.
Dozens of Dutch scenarios; hospital partnerships; measurable program growth.
At-home practice builds confidence; auscultation realism supports judgment.
Immersive VR complements ATI & manikins; faster cycles than resets.
VR pre-brief correlated with higher clinical judgment (Lasater rubric).
Adds a modality for varied learners; scenarios align to standards of best practice.
⅓ of simulation hours in VR; enabled program expansion amid site limits.
Greater realism & throughput vs actors/manikins; strong student feedback.
Implements UbiSim to expand offerings and map directly to curriculum.
Standardizes onboarding & transition-to-practice with scalable VR workflows.
Remote-facilitated, multi-site training; scenarios mapped to state competencies.
Hospitals report better-prepared students; full VR scenarios authored in ~90 min.
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