(37) Impact of Artificial Intelligence Generated Immersive Virtual Reality Simulation for Skill Mastery

Abstract: Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated immersive virtual reality (IVR) transforms nursing education by addressing the gaps in clinical practice opportunities for nursing students. The purpose is to utilize evidence-based strategies to increase clinical opportunities by providing AI- generated IVR simulation experiences to pre-licensure nursing students, with outcomes of improved clinical decision making, critical thinking, and skill proficiency levels. Guided by the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice, an AI generated IVR platform is utilized to simulate three clinical scenarios: IV insertion, medication administration, and foley-catheter insertion. Forty-four junior-level nursing students engaged in repeated simulation sessions with AI-driven virtual patients that adapted to their skill levels, offering individualized learning experiences.
This experimental design measures student outcomes using AI-driven feedback and three validated tools: the Creighton Competency Evaluation Instrument (C-CEI), the Modified Simulation Effectiveness Tool (SET-M), and the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM2). Key outcomes include clinical skill proficiency, decision-making accuracy, critical thinking development, engagement, and satisfaction. Data collection and analysis highlight improvements in skill mastery and learning engagement.
This innovative research demonstrates significant potential for enhancing nursing education. The study addresses critical gaps in clinical training by offering scalable, on-demand, and diverse simulation experiences. These findings suggest that AI-generated IVR plays a vital role in preparing future nurses to provide high-quality and safe patient care.

Please include a short summary of your presentation that highlights why an attendee would want to view your poster.: This poster presentation highlights the innovative integration of AI generated IVR into nursing curriculum. With the growing decline in physical clinical site opportunities, this advancement provides evidence in displaying growth of critical thinking, clinical decision making, and nursing skill proficiency levels of nursing students. Attendees will grasp the power of AI and IVR in transforming nursing education, creating more competent and confident nurses.