CASIRJ Volume 13 Issue 11 [Year - 2022] ISSN 2319 – 9202 International Research Journal of Commerce Arts and Science http://www.casirj.com Page 21 Effectiveness of virtual program versus personal instruction on level of knowledge and practice regarding cranial nerve assessment among undergraduate nursing students Ms. Shivani Sharma M.Sc Nursing (Medical Surgical Nursing) Akal College of Nursing Baru Sahib, Eternal University. Sirmaur, (H.P). Email: shivani.sharma51acn@gmail.com Mrs. Babita K Assistant Professor (Medical Surgical Nursing) Akal College of Nursing Baru Sahib, Eternal University. Sirmaur, (H.P). Email: vishalbabita90@gmail.com Dr. Priyanka Chaudhary Associate Professor (Medical Surgical Nursing) Akal College of Nursing Baru Sahib, Eternal University. Sirmaur, (H.P). Email: ruchidevine232@gmail.com Abstract Teaching is uniquely a human endeavour. It is a method of conveying information and the learning process that enables students to keep all of their thoughts in order and make an effort to fully comprehend the subject matter being taught by a teacher. Method: Quasi- experimental (Non-equivalent group design) was used, 112 undergraduate nursing students were selected by using non-probability consecutive sampling technique. Data was collected by 4 nursing colleges of HP using Self-structured knowledge questionnaire and practice checklist. Results: In experimental group 1 pre test mean knowledge score was 13.61 and post test was 18.88 at t=14.939 whereas in experimental group 2 the pre test mean knowledge score was 13.77 and in post-test score 19.27 at t=13.846. For practice in experimental group 1 pre test mean score was 11.20 and post test were 17.11 at t=19.870 whereas in experimental group 2 the pre test mean score was 10.63 and in post-test score 17.14 at t=15.833. Hence, Personal instruction was more effective in increasing the level of knowledge and practice score regarding cranial nerve assessment than Virtual program. Key Words: Virtual program, Personal instruction, Knowledge, Practice, Cranial nerve assessment, Undergraduate nursing students. I. INTRODUCTION: Teaching is uniquely a human endeavour. It is a method of conveying information and the learning process that enables students to keep all of their thoughts in order and make an effort to fully comprehend the subject matter being taught by a teacher. 1 The term "conventional teaching approach" refers to a variety of methods, including lectures,