8B: Using AI-Driven Analytics in Immersive Virtual Reality Simulation: New Approaches to Competency Assessment

Friday, September 19 | 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Assessing clinical performance in nursing education has long been hindered by inconsistent clinical experiences and challenges in ensuring interrater reliability. Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) offers an innovative solution for nurse educators by integrating deliberate practice with AI-driven analytics in a virtual environment, potentially transforming how clinical competence of nursing students is evaluated.

Presenters: 

Cynthia Bradley, PhD, RN, CNE, CHSE, ANEF | University of Minnesota School of Nursing

Michelle Aebersold, PhD, RN, CHSE, FSSH, FAAN | University of Michigan School of Nursing

Ann Loomis, PhD, RN, CNEcl | Purdue University School of Nursing

Carol Flaten, DNP, RN, PHN | University of Minnesota School of Nursing