title: 'Last adventure'--a computer simulation package for use in nurse education.
abstract: The benefits of using microcomputers in the education of learner nurses is not always apparent. A simulation package called 'Last Adventure' was developed for use by a group of Introductory Course nurse learners. A small scale research project was carried out to assess the educational value of the software, as well as to determine whether any educational benefits occurred as a result of using this piece of computer software, compared with the traditional method of written work. The results indicate that although initially no major differences were noted, there was a more positive feedback to nurse learners using the microcomputer which resulted in a longer retention time of facts tested.
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Burrows
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D003479:Curriculum; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate; D004521:Educational Measurement; D004739:England; D006801:Humans; D008838:Microcomputers; D012984:Software