Welcome to the Nursing and Climate-Driven Vector-Borne Disease E-Resource. Developed by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN), this e-resource was designed to support nursing education by enhancing knowledge of the impacts of climate‑driven vector‑borne diseases on population health in Canada.

Virtual Simulations

CASN, in partnership with the Canadian Alliance of Nurse Educators in Simulation (CAN-Sim) developed five virtual simulations to complement and build upon the modules included in this e‑resource. Together, these simulations follow a public health nurse and a nursing student as they respond to climate‑driven vector‑borne disease risks within a school and the broader community, using a planetary health and equity‑informed lens.

Learners are encouraged to complete each module in this e‑resource prior to engaging in the accompanying virtual simulation. A direct link to the corresponding simulation is provided at the end of each module. For learners who wish to access the virtual simulations independently, links are provided below. The virtual simulations are interconnected and designed to scaffold learning; learners are strongly encouraged to complete them sequentially.

Other Virtual Simulations developed in partnership with CAN-Sim:

Become a CAN-Sim
Contributing Member

Become a CAN-Sim

Contributing Member

Receive a free annual Contributing Membership by sharing a developed simulation scenario or virtual game. In exchange, you will have access to:

  • CAN-Sim scenario design templates
  • Can-Sim evaluation tools
  • A comprehensive repository of bilingual peer-reviewed scenarios
  • A variety of serious virtual games used for presimulation preparation or full simulations
  • Opportunities to collaborate in various simulation research projects
  • Mentoring from simulation experts across Canada

As a Contributing Member you will ensure that the CAN-Sim scenario repository will continue to grow and you’ll be supporting the free exchange of simulation resources.