April – June

General WisTech Open updates, as well as updates from each of their respective editors, for the second quarter can be found below. Note that the Open RN brand, textbooks, and related resources will all be maintained and sustained through WisTech Open. If you’d like to get involved or propose a new project, visit www.cvtc.edu/WisTech.

General Updates

• 📘 Nursing Pharmacology Textbook
  The first edition of the Nursing Pharmacology OER textbook was officially published in Pressbooks. Also being uploaded into LibreTexts. Print editions expected via XanEdu for ~$40.
• 🎥 Simulation Resources
  Over 120 simulation-related videos uploaded to the Includes simulated patients, nurse handoff reports, and interdisciplinary content. H5P branching scenarios developed to support clinical judgment.
• 🕶️ Virtual Reality Development
  VR scenario development underway in collaboration with Arch Virtual.

Textbook Updates

• Nursing Fundamentals & Skills
  Despite delays due to COVID-19, development of these OER textbooks continues. Publication expected by Fall 2021.