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Item The impact of content reinforcement on anatomical knowledge retention of cardiovascular and lymphatic systems in nursing students(2023) Ukrainetz, Kiara; Narnaware, Yuwaraj; Neumeier, Melanie; Cuschieri, SarahMedical & allied health students struggle to transfer the anatomical knowledge from the first year to the future years of their disciplines, although few studies focus on nursing students. As an intervention strategy to improve long-term knowledge retention, the present study demonstrates that repeated evaluation of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems over eight weeks can significantly increase anatomical knowledge retention of these systems compared to the evaluation of the same organ systems in the first week. Our results show that content reinforcement can be used as an effective interventional strategy to improve long-term anatomical knowledge retention in nursing students.Item Will virtual labs replace cadavers in the future of nursing curriculum?(2024) Ukrainetz, Kiara; Narnaware, Yuwaraj; Neumeier, Melanie; Cushieri, Sarah; Narnaware, YuwarajWith the decreased use of Cadavers in anatomy classes across Canadian nursing programs due to strict ethical approvals, lack of donors' programs, lab space, and reduced dissection hours, universities must find alternative methods to deliver practical and realistic learning (Narnaware & Neumeier, 2021). Very few nursing programs across Canada are using the Anatomage Table (AT) as an alternative method of teaching and learning in anatomy and physiology despite its life size, realistic, and interactive way to dissect, explore, and understand the human body (Narnaware & Neumeier, 2021). However, using the AT is limited to classroom teaching and cannot be accessed offsite or outside class hours. In our preliminary qualitative study, virtualized laboratory sessions available to students outside the classroom and the freedom to complete the laboratory sessions on one's schedule have proven effective at improving nursing students' understanding and knowledge of t he body. In this study, a Google survey on 15 virtual labs was given to anatomy students in the Fall of 2023. The virtual labs consisted of realistic histology of body tissue and 3D interactive models of body systems. Overall, the majority (74.9%) of students reported that the virtual labs significantly improved their understanding of the body's tissues, and 76.4% of students recommend using virtual labs to future students. The overall response was positive. Virtual labs have proven effective at increasing understanding of the human body and should be included in the anatomy curriculum in the future.