vSim for Nursing Sole Source Claim

The contract is for the vSim for Nursing product line, a virtual simulation product that enhances clinical reasoning skills. The product line is a unique virtual simulation experience designed to improve student competence, confidence, and success in patient-centered care. The contract was awarded to Laerdal Medical, in partnership with Wolters Kluwer Nursing Education Unit, as they are the sole source producers of the product line. The contract is for a period of one year, from October 19, 2020 to October 18, 2021. • The vSim for Nursing product line includes up to 10 patient scenarios developed jointly with the National League of Nursing. • The product provides unique personalized learning and allows each student to have a different experience with the patient. • The product includes SmartSense links to additional learning opportunities through real-world point-of-care content from Lippincott Advisor and Lippincott Procedures. • The product can be integrated with Lippincott CoursePoint to allow a full, integrated course solution that combines content knowledge with practical application.