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08/14/2026

AANA / American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Congress 2026 is just one week away!

SIMVANA will be in Boston, and we’re looking forward to connecting with anesthesia educators, students, and programs from across the country.

Stop by Booth 1045 to experience how SIMVANA is helping future anesthesia providers build confidence through immersive VR education.

We’ll see you in Boston!

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07/08/2026

🚨 AANA / American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Congress 2026 — SIMVANA is coming in hot!

We’re bringing immersive anesthesia education to the show floor — and yes, we’re also giving away a Meta Quest 3.

Stop by the SIMVANA booth to experience VR simulations built specifically for CRNAs and anesthesia learners. Step inside the kind of training that makes complex clinical scenarios more realistic, repeatable, and engaging.

🎮 Want to win a Meta Quest 3? Visit our booth during the conference and you’ll be entered for a chance to take one home.

Come see why the future of anesthesia education is immersive. We can’t wait to meet you at AANA 2026!

06/25/2026

The future of nurse onboarding is immersive.

New nursing hires at Huntsville Hospital are engaging with their onboarding experience in a whole new way through SIMVANA Nursing.

By stepping into realistic virtual environments, new hires can connect more deeply with the expectations of patient care, actively participate in their learning, and build confidence from the very beginning of their journey.

This immersive approach helps make onboarding more meaningful, more interactive, and more engaging for nurses as they transition into their roles.

We're honored to partner with Huntsville Hospital as they continue to invest in innovative tools that support new nurses from day one.

Thank you to the incredible Huntsville Hospital team for your partnership and commitment to excellence.

05/21/2026

We are always looking for ways to make virtual reality training more intuitive, accessible, and useful for healthcare professionals.

That is why we are excited to introduce a new microgesture input feature in SIMVANA Nursing!

With microgestures, users can control actions like teleporting and managing avatar conversations using simple hand gestures. The feature is designed to make navigation and interaction feel faster, smoother, and more natural while training in VR.

Microgestures are completely opt-in, so users can choose whether to enable the new control scheme or continue using the original controls.

This update is one more step in our ongoing effort to refine SIMVANA Nursing based on real-world use, user feedback, and the needs of healthcare educators and professionals.

Try out microgestures next time you are in SIMVANA Nursing!

05/09/2026

Clinical readiness starts before students ever step into the OR.

Barry University CRNA Program is helping students build a strong foundation through didactic learning, hands-on skill development, clinical experience, and innovative simulation technology.

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We’re proud that SIMVANA Anesthesia is part of Barry’s approach to preparing SRNAs for the clinical environment — giving learners a safe, repeatable way to practice anesthesia machine checks, induction sequences, and critical decision-making before caring for real patients.

Congratulations to Barry University on the work they’re doing to prepare confident, capable nurse anesthesia providers.

The largest and oldest program in the the State of Florida, Barry University's Anesthesiology program is the perfect fit for those looking to continue their ...

04/29/2026

SIMVANA Anesthesia's AI tutor is officially out of beta and now available across all SIMVANA Anesthesia scenarios. Learners can ask questions in the moment, get extra context, and receive support while practicing critical anesthesia skills in VR.

This release brings:

✅ Better reasoning
✅ Faster response times
✅ Improved voice detection and voice output
✅ Scenario-wide access for on-demand learning support

Whether students are practicing machine checkout, airway management, induction, or responding to complications, the AI tutor is there to help reinforce understanding and build confidence.

Simulation is powerful. Simulation with real-time learning support is even better.

04/03/2026

SIMVANA Nursing just got an upgrade.

Our latest release brings meaningful improvements designed to make training feel smoother, more realistic, and more engaging every time you step into a scenario.

What’s new:

💪 Engine upgrade for better performance and a stronger foundation for new features ahead
😷 Upgraded virtual patients with more realistic appearance and improved AI-driven responses
❓Randomized patients in scenarios to add more variety and make repeat practice feel fresh
🛠️Bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements across scenarios for smoother interactions

This update is all about making practice feel more natural, reliable, and immersive. Jump into SIMVANA Nursing to see the changes.

02/24/2026

We’re excited to see SIMVANA featured in a newly published Journal of Nurse Anesthesia Education (JNAE) methods paper on incorporating virtual reality into nurse anesthesia education. The paper outlines a real-world implementation process for VR integration in a nurse anesthesia program.

The authors evaluated options and selected SIMVANA Anesthesia as the best fit for their program, then implemented a phased rollout aligned to curriculum goals and faculty readiness.

The paper also highlights practical implementation details that matter to programs, from stakeholder engagement and pilot testing to equipment planning, physical space, and simulation operations. It also describes SIMVANA’s use on Meta Quest 2, 3, or 3s and how the educator portal supports assignment and progress monitoring for curriculum integration.

Read the full paper here: https://jnae.scholasticahq.com/article/157911-incorporating-virtual-reality-simulation-into-nurse-anesthesia-education-a-methods-paper

We’re proud to support nurse anesthesia programs working to scale experiential learning, strengthen clinical readiness, and align simulation with competency-based education.

If your program is exploring VR integration, we’d love to talk.

By Katie Cole, Kelly Winter & 5 more. Clinical simulation is a vital component in nurse anesthesia education, supporting competency-based education. The implementation of virtual reality as an immersive technology is explored in one nurse anesthesia program.

01/28/2026

Since January 1st 2026, SIMVANA learners have completed over 10,000 simulations.

That’s 10,000 chances to practice high-stakes moments in a safe environment. 10,000 reps to build communication skills, clinical judgment, and procedural confidence. All without waiting for lab time, room setup, or limited faculty availability.

What this milestone really means:

- Virtual simulation unlocks on-demand, repeatable, and consistent training anytime, anywhere.

- Learners get more reps (the real driver of competence)

- Instructors get visibility into performance trends and gaps. Not just attendance.
- Programs can scale impact without scaling - Programs can scale impact without scaling

If you’re looking to scale impactful simulation, this is your signal to take a closer look. Schedule a demo today: https://simvana.com

01/21/2026

Educators: VR only scales if it’s easy to assign, track, and interpret.

The SIMVANA User Portal is built to make VR training manageable: lesson planning, cohort management, and analytics. You can drive deliberate practice without increasing admin burden.

See it live at AANA EDGE in Louisville next month!