title: Teaching and learning in virtual worlds.
abstract: This column explores virtual worlds and their use in nursing.
authors.forename: Diane M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Billings
authors.forename: Karren
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kowalski
authors.forename: Diane M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Billings
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D003200:Computer User Training; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods*; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012381:Role Playing; D014584:User-Computer Interface