Opening in Fall 2025, the Dr. Colleen Conway-Welch Virtual Reality Learning Studio in the Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion will provide dedicated space to innovate nursing education and improve patient care.
UCF’s College of Nursing has received a generous gift of $500,000 from the Conway-Welch Family Foundation to support the creation of a dedicated space for virtual reality education and research in the Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion.
In the Dr. Colleen Conway-Welch Virtual Reality Learning Studio, UCF nursing students will immerse themselves in simulated healthcare scenarios to practice clinical skills and enhance decision-making and communication skills in a safe and controlled environment. Studies have shown that the use of virtual reality in nursing education can enhance knowledge, ultimately improving patient care and safety.
Located on the second floor inside the Helene Fuld Health Trust STIM Center, the Dr. Colleen Conway-Welch Virtual Reality Learning Studio will allow UCF to build upon its global expertise in healthcare simulation and continue to pioneer best practices in the rapidly growing and evolving field.
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