How do I get started with CNA Simulations as an instructor?

This guide walks instructors through logging in, creating a class, onboarding students with Access Codes, assigning simulations, and tracking progress. Follow the steps below to get your class up and running quickly.

Step 1: Log in to the instructor portal

Go to app.cnasimvr.com

• New instructor?

  Select “Email me a login link.”

  Click the link in your email to set your password.

  Your username is your email address.

  Tip: Check your spam folder if you do not see the email.

• Returning instructor?

  Sign in using your email address and existing password.

Step 2: Set up your class

Once logged in:

• Select an existing class or

• Click Add Class to create a new one

Each class has a unique Class Code, shown under the class name.

You will share this code with your students.

Step 3: Onboard your students

Each student needs two things to join your class:

1. Your Class Code

2. One Access Code (one per student)

How this works:

• Access Codes are located on your School page, under View Access Codes

• Share both codes with your students

• Direct students to: cnasimvr.com/access-codes

• Students only need to use their Access Code once

Step 4: Assign simulations

To assign simulations to your class:

1. Open your class

2. Click Add Courses

3. Select the simulations you want

4. Set a Start Date at the bottom of the screen

5. Click Assign Courses

Important:  Students cannot begin a simulation until the Start Date arrives.

Step 5: Track progress and debrief

You can monitor student progress in two ways:

• By simulation: Open the Courses tab

• By student: Open the Students tab

To run a debrief:

• Assign a Simulated Debriefing the same way you assign a simulation

• After completion, ask students 2–3 debriefing questions to guide discussion