As the global healthcare system faces an escalating demand for skilled nurses, UbiSim, the leading virtual reality (VR) simulation platform for nurses, and its parent company Labster, are poised to advance nursing education in the Philippines, a leader in preparing future nurses to address the skilled nursing shortage locally and globally. The company announced a three-year partnership with the Healthcare Technology Institute (HCT), the Philippines’ largest skills training center. This groundbreaking partnership combines HCT’s world-class training with UbiSim’s cutting-edge technology, exclusively run on Meta Quest VR headsets.
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Since 1960, more than 348,000 Filipino healthcare professionals, including 141,000 registered nurses, have immigrated to the U.S., making up 28% of the immigrant RN workforce. The Philippines is a major source of RNs globally, with 500+ institutions offering nursing programs and 5,236 nursing schools accredited by the Commission on Higher Education as of 2024. However, like new nurses everywhere, they face challenges building the confidence and competence needed to deliver safe, effective patient care from day one. UbiSim’s VR simulation platform addresses this by providing immersive, hands-on training that enhances clinical judgment, decision-making, and readiness, ensuring nurses are prepared to excel in real-world practice.
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“This partnership reflects the Philippines’ pivotal role as one of the world’s largest preparatory grounds for nurses,” said Shawn Boom, CEO of Labster, the parent company of UbiSim. “By bringing UbiSim’s immersive VR solution to nursing students in the Philippines, we’re equipping the next generation of nurses with critical skills to deliver exceptional care. Together with HCT, we’re helping to transform nursing education and enhance patient care on a global scale.”
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UbiSim will support HCT in training more than 26,000 nursing students annually. By blending VR simulation with the Philippine standard of 1-on-1 skills demonstrations, UbiSim and HCT are enhancing clinical decision-making and preparing students for real-world healthcare challenges.
“This collaboration marks a pivotal step in our shared mission to empower future nurses with innovative, immersive learning experiences that blend technology with the highest standards of care,” said Armand Del Rosario, President of HCT. “At HCT we believe in shaping the future of healthcare education through a transformative journey rooted in joy, excellence, and meaningful connections. By integrating UbiSim’s cutting-edge VR simulations into our curriculum, we reaffirm our commitment to cultivating compassionate, highly skilled professionals who embody our values of integrity, innovation, and impact. Together, we are redefining what it means to educate and inspire the next generation of healthcare leaders.”
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Source – prweb
