The Impact of Virtual Reality Simulation on Developing Advanced Clinical Reasoning Skills in Nursing Students

Abstract

A research project evaluates if virtual reality (VR) simulation works to develop superior clinical reasoning knowledge within nursing students. The research design uses a [Specify Research Design] approach to analyze [Specify Sample Size] undergraduate nursing students based on their clinical reasoning performance while using complex VR scenarios or traditional simulation or case study training methods. Clinical reasoning assessment results and simulated practice performance together with self-efficacy in decision making act as the primary measurement factors. This VR simulation design required students to handle complex patient cases which required advanced clinical skill sets. Statistical evaluation will measure the effects of using VR on these defined outcomes. The analysis of results should verify that VR simulation provides substantial benefits to students learning advanced clinical reasoning. Through its highly immersive features and interactive property VR creates safe conditions that let students directly apply theoretical concepts to complex patient situations in order to develop strong critical thinking abilities and deeper knowledge. The findings support latest educational methods in nursing education which demonstrates how VR technology can improve clinical preparation for nurses to enhance patient security and care quality.