PARAMUS, NJ — Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, New Jersey’s largest hospital, has launched Osso Nurse Training, an innovative virtual reality training platform which nurses at all stages of their career build critical skills.
“Bergen New Bridge is at the forefront of an innovative technology that will revolutionize the way nurses are trained to provide essential high-quality care for all those we serve,” said Deborah Visconi, President & CEO, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. “This training tool innovates the way nursing education operates and prepares our nursing team for the future. Healthcare providers must embrace technology that improves care and that is what we are doing here at the Medical Center.”
The addition of Osso Nurse Training reflects Bergen New Bridge’s commitment to advancing innovative training approaches which support care teams and the communities they serve. Developed by immersive healthcare training company Osso VR, the platform provides more opportunities for hands-on repetition and skill development through guided and independent virtual reality training experiences. Nurses can practice high-frequency procedures, including IV insertion and central line dressing changes.
“We’re incredibly excited to support Bergen New Bridge’s investment in the next generation of nurses entering practice,” said Heather Gervais, CEO of Osso VR. “Organizations willing to rethink traditional training models are helping shape the future of workforce development in healthcare, contributing to stronger clinical readiness and better care at the bedside. We’re proud to be their partner in it.”
In 2025, America’s Essential Hospitals, the leading association for hospitals dedicated to high-quality care for all with over 400 members serving underserved communities across the country, partnered with Osso VR to help member hospitals expand access to immersive procedural training and support new approaches to nurse onboarding and clinical education. Through its membership in the association, Bergen New Bridge is among the first essential hospitals advancing immersive training technology as part of its nurse onboarding and workforce development efforts.
”Our partnership with Osso VR has given our members access to an innovative training solution that has proven to be both cost-effective and more accurate than traditional training methods,” said Jennifer DeCubellis, president and CEO of America’s Essential Hospitals.
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center (BNBMC), a clinical affiliate of Rutgers, is a 1,070-bed hospital located at 230 East Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus, NJ. The Medical Center is both the largest hospital and licensed nursing home in NJ and the fourth largest, publicly owned hospital in the nation.
Bergen New Bridge, a not-for-profit safety net facility, provides high-quality comprehensive services, including acute and ambulatory care, mental health and substance use disorder treatment, long-term care, 24/7 emergency department, surgical suites, physical rehabilitation, pharmacy, laboratory, radiologic services (including digital mammography). The Medical Center also has satellite offices in Bergenfield, Englewood and Paterson. Primary care and other health and wellness services are available at the hospital's CareRite Now centers located in select Inserra Supermarkets in Bergen County.
Bergen New Bridge is in network with all major New Jersey commercial insurance plans covering 99.91% of NJ residents and is a Veterans Community Care Provider. It is also a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality in the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Healthcare Equality Index (HEI). Learn more at www.newbridgehealth.org.
Osso VR is the leading immersive procedural-skills training platform in healthcare. Co-founded in 2016 by UCLA- and Harvard-trained pediatric orthopedic surgeon Justin Barad, MD, Osso VR is trusted by hospitals and used by more than 100,000 healthcare professionals worldwide. Our award-winning, peer-reviewed platform combines hands-on practice with real-time performance insights and now extends to nursing with the Osso VR Nursing Series and Osso Loop™ learning platform, helping health systems address complex workforce and quality challenges. Osso VR has earned multiple industry awards, including recognition from TIME Best Inventions, Fast Company Most Innovative Companies in Healthcare, and the SXSW Innovation Awards. To learn more, visit www.ossovr.com.
America’s Essential Hospitals is the leading association and champion for hospitals dedicated to high-quality care for all, including those who face social and financial barriers to care. Since 1981, America’s Essential Hospitals has advanced policies and programs that promote health and access to health care. We support our more than 400 members with advocacy, policy development, research, education, and leadership development. Communities depend on essential hospitals for care across the continuum, health care workforce training, research, public health, and other services. Supported by Essential Hospitals Institute, the association’s research and education arm, essential hospitals innovate and adapt to lead all of health care toward better outcomes and value. To learn more, visit essentialhospitals.org.
