MicroSim Inhospital, a computer-based self-directed learning program, & high fidelity human patient simulation (HFHPS) are two widely used simulations in nursing education with different technology design natures. The study's purpose is to provide evidence-based exploration of learning experience in using these two simulations and comparison of their learning outcomes in terms of students' approaches to learning and academic performance. A two-group comparative experimental study was adopted with 88 2nd year nursing students randomly assigned to either simulation. Quantitative and qualitative...