Virtual clinical simulations may be a useful method to bridge the theory to practice gap and increase student readiness for clinical practice.

Recent evidence demonstrates positive benefits of high-fidelity simulation with up to 50% of clinical practice replaced with simulation.

No significant differences were found in student knowledge or self-confidence levels between a face-to-face high fidelity and a virtual clinical simulation

Students’ self-reported anxiety levels were higher when participating in virtual clinical simulations.

Students’ preferred the face-to-face simulation verses the virtual clinical simulation, mainly related to technological issues.