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Abstract As the use of virtual simulations expands, creative ways to debrief are sought by nursing educators. This is especially true during the COVID-19 pandemic. Self-debriefing provides an opportunity for immediate debrief post–simulation, which is especially important for learners who are completing virtual simulations individually, at their convenience. To do this well, nursing educators need to craft self-debrief guides thoughtfully and intentionally to ensure that learning opportunities are optimized. In this paper, we discuss the theoretical relevance for self-debriefing and provide recommendations for the process of creating and implementing self-debrief tools post–virtual simulation.