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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.

Barry University CRNA Program 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 ...

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.

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.

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.

Incorporating Virtual Reality Simulation into Nurse Anesthesia Education: A Methods Paper | Published in Journal of Nurse Anesthesia Education 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.

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

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!

We’re headed to AANA EDGE in Louisville (Feb 4–7), and we’re bringing SIMVANA Anesthesia to the expo floor.

If you’re looking for ways to increase training bandwidth and give learners more reps outside the sim lab, stop by to:

💪 Try a hands-on VR demo (from first-time VR to advanced scenarios)

🎓 See how our AI Tutor in VR supports learning during scenarios

📊 Explore the SIMVANA User Portal for lesson planning and progress tracking

We can't wait to see you there!