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University of Nebraska Medical Center
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3-31-2026
Abstract
Simulation has been shown to be an effective learning modality that can be used to assess competency and clinical judgment. Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) has revolutionized simulation across various fields. By creating highly realistic and interactive environments, IVR allows users to experience scenarios that would be difficult, dangerous, or impossible to replicate in real life. This is a tremendous advantage to preparing our student nurses for today’s challenging workforce. There are several different types of IVR including faculty moderated and independent IVR with drop down menus with both having limitations. The purpose of this pilot study is to compare cost effectiveness, realism, and clinical judgment between Artificial Intelligence enhanced IVR, moderated IVR without AI, and High-fidelity Simulation. A convenient sample of undergraduate BSN nursing students will be recruited for this study. Students will participate in moderated IVR, AI enhanced IVR and high-fidelity simulations. At the completion of the simulations, student will complete a demographic survey, the Simulation Effectiveness Tool- Modified (SET-M), Realism and practice readiness questionnaires. Measurements between groups will be compared.
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Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) Simulation in Nursing Students
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Simulation has been shown to be an effective learning modality that can be used to assess competency and clinical judgment. Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) has revolutionized simulation across various fields. By creating highly realistic and interactive environments, IVR allows users to experience scenarios that would be difficult, dangerous, or impossible to replicate in real life. This is a tremendous advantage to preparing our student nurses for today’s challenging workforce. There are several different types of IVR including faculty moderated and independent IVR with drop down menus with both having limitations. The purpose of this pilot study is to compare cost effectiveness, realism, and clinical judgment between Artificial Intelligence enhanced IVR, moderated IVR without AI, and High-fidelity Simulation. A convenient sample of undergraduate BSN nursing students will be recruited for this study. Students will participate in moderated IVR, AI enhanced IVR and high-fidelity simulations. At the completion of the simulations, student will complete a demographic survey, the Simulation Effectiveness Tool- Modified (SET-M), Realism and practice readiness questionnaires. Measurements between groups will be compared.