Virtual Patients / Digital Learning
Virtual patient resources for the medical simulation and nursing simulation industry: best practices, product demos, research highlights and more.
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Purpose Built AI in Patient Communication Training: A PCS.AI Product Review
Abstract: Not all AI is created equal in healthcare simulation, and in a rapidly evolving landscape, knowing the difference has…
Comparing Standardized Patients vs AI-Enhanced Virtual Patients in Clinical Training
Abstract: Join Dr. Nicole Harder, esteemed healthcare simulation scholar from the University of Manitoba, as she unveils findings from a…
Using VR Simulation to Prepare Nursing Students to Care for Rural, Underserved Communities
Abstract: The University at Buffalo School of Nursing is transforming nursing education with REACHvr, a virtual reality program using UbiSim…
How to Increase Nursing Simulation Patient Safety Realism with Medication Administration
Abstract: The profession of nursing is voted the most trustworthy profession year after year. The public values and trusts that…
Project SOAR: Virtual simulation to Support Emergent Rural Obstetric Care
Abstract: Maternal morbidity (i.e., postpartum hemorrhage) increases risk of maternal death. Compared to urban women, rural women are at greater…
How to Create Simulated Patients with ChatGPT to Improve Clinical Communication Skills
Abstract: With the advent of newer artificial intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, there are many possibilities to enhance learning for…
The Power of Virtual Reality to Transform Mental Health Nursing
Abstract: Current nursing education emphasizes the importance of mental health care but lacks practical approaches that integrate advanced technologies like…
Enhancing Clinical Education with VR Simulation: Leveraging SimX for Healthcare Faculty and Students
Abstract: This presentation highlights how SimX supports healthcare education through immersive VR simulations, curriculum-aligned content, dedicated faculty support, and professional…
Leading the Future of Peds Simulation with IPSS: The International Pediatric Simulation Society
Abstract: The International Pediatric Simulation Society (IPSS) is the leading global organization dedicated to improving pediatric outcomes through simulation-based education,…
The Future of Clinical Skills Training Includes AI
Abstract: Virtual patients, powered by AI, can respond dynamically and adapt in real-time as healthcare learners navigate patient-provider communication challenges.…
AI Healthcare Simulation is Already Here: But What’s It For?
Abstract: The buzzword of 2025 is AI – but what can healthcare simulation champions use Artificial Intelligence for right now?…
Successful Integration of Virtual Reality into Healthcare Facilities
Abstract: Competency training, assessment and demonstration are required components in ensuring continuous quality nursing care in healthcare facilities. Healthcare Simulation…
New Virtual Reality Medical Training Solutions from Nasco and MVR Technologies
Abstract: Join us for an exclusive webinar exploring how XR-based simulators are revolutionizing healthcare training by combining cutting-edge virtual reality…
Applying Cultural Competency in Nursing Simulation Virtual Training
Abstract: Virtual healthcare simulations are increasingly recognized as valuable tools for training healthcare professionals, offering a safe environment to hone…
Physiological Realism in Medical Simulation
Abstract: A flight simulator without models of the airplane and flight conditions would be considered an absurdity, yet only a…
A New Educational Reality: 3 Years of Virtual Reality in Nursing Simulation
Abstract: In the fall of 2021 a Nursing Director, Clinical Professor, and Simulation Lab Manager took their first steps towards…
Using AI and Bloom’s Taxonomy to Create Adaptable XR Clinical Learning Experiences
Abstract: AI and XR has been all the buzz recently and many educators have already started leveraging these new technologies…
Virtual Simulation Product Reviews from the Organization of Associate Degree Nursing (OADN)
Abstract: Answering the call of their members, the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) organized a team of leaders, nursing…
Purdue Global Shares How VR and AI are Driving Nursing Student Success
Abstract: Since Purdue Global began integrating virtual reality (VR) into its nursing program, approximately 4,000 graduate nurses have benefited from…
Transforming VR Clinical Education with the Cognitive Affective Model in Immersive Learning
Abstract: The Cognitive Affective Model of Immersive Learning (CAMIL) provides a theoretical framework to understand and optimize learning within immersive…