Introduction

In this simulation, you take the role of a nursing student working with a preceptor in the emergency department. Together, you care for a patient experiencing cannabis-induced psychosis, presenting with paranoia, agitation, and hallucinations. You will prioritize interventions, communicate with the patient, and navigate challenges as the situation unfolds. Along the way, you will practice therapeutic communication, receive and respond to feedback, and explore how conflict resolution and professional dialogue affect confidence, skill development, and patient safety.

You will be asked questions, and you will need to choose the best nursing action to be taken. When you choose correctly, the video will continue to play on to the next decision point. If you choose an incorrect or not the best answer, you will receive feedback asking you to reflect on the answer you chose. You will be given another chance to select the correct answer.

For the best experience while playing the virtual gaming simulation, it is recommended that you have access to high-speed internet and Google Chrome or Firefox as a web browser to help avoid delays. You can pause the game when needed to allow yourself time to review the collected data.

Now you’re ready to complete the virtual simulation!