Open RN
The Open RN project was initially funded by a $2.5 million from the U.S. Department of Education - Open Textbook Pilot grant, to create 5 open educational resource nursing textbooks. The project grew to include 5 additional textbooks and virtual simulations, funded by HEERF, the Department of Labor, Wisconsin Technical College System, and WiLS Ideas to Action award. Content is developed by faculty based on WTCS state nursing curriculum and NCLEX-RN test plan.
VR Scenario Plans
The Open RN project created 25 virtual reality scenario plans with CC-BY 4.0 licensing. These scenario plans were designed for use during immersive VR learning experiences in the Acadicus VR platform. These scenarios utilize VR headsets and hand controllers and promote the development of clinical judgment in authentic patient-care situations. These scenario plans can also be adapted for use in other types of high- and low-fidelity simulations.
Virtual Simulations
The Open RN project created over 30 screen-based, virtual simulations with CC-BY 4.0 licensing that can be accessed by simply using a URL and any device connected to the internet. No special equipment or software is required for students to participate in these media-enhanced case studies that provide immediate formative feedback and promote the development of clinical judgment. These virtual simulations are also linked from the Open RN OER textbooks.
Open Textbooks
Textbooks undergo national peer review by faculty, deans, industry members, and nursing students to ensure the content is accurate and relevant, written in clear language for pre-licensure nursing students, and based on current, evidence-based practices.
All Open RN materials have CC-BY 4.0 Creative Commons licensing. Open RN textbooks are published in Pressbooks where they are free and accessible in online or downloadable formats. The textbooks are also uploaded to LibreTexts where they can easily be "remixed" by faculty and aligned to their curriculum.
Explore human body systems, structure, and function to build essential health science knowledge for clinical careers.
Learn holistic nursing care for mental health and vulnerable populations in community settings.
Companion manual for Medical Terminology 2e. Master medical language through clear explanations and practice exercises for healthcare careers.
Promote wellness across the lifespan with evidence-based interventions, education, and preventive care strategies.
Learn core nursing concepts like client care, communication, and clinical judgment using the nursing process framework.
Apply nursing concepts to client care across the lifespan with case studies, simulations, and clinical skill activities.
Explore nursing leadership, delegation, ethics, and transition to RN roles.
Develop essential nursing skills with step-by-step guides, clinical assessments, and practice activities.
Master medical language through clear explanations and practice exercises for healthcare careers.
Understand medication principles and safe administration practices to support client-centered nursing care.
Gain advanced clinical skills like IV therapy, chest tube management, and ECG interpretation for professional nursing.
Prepare for CNA certification with essential care skills, client rights knowledge, and hands-on practice.
