Kent State Nursing Students Use AI And Virtual Reality To Practice On Patients

KENT, Ohio — Inside a blank white room, students like Jon Henrie immerse themselves and practice on patients with the help of VR goggles. “Mr. Wilson, are you allergic to anything?” Henrie asked the virtual patient through his VR headset. Starting this past fall, Kent State University’s School of Nursing is using artificial intelligence and virtual reality to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world patient care, giving students hands-on experience. “I think this is a great way to get more hands-on patient care without worrying about the liability,” Henrie chuckled.

In a blank white room that transforms into a virtual patient room, nursing student Jon Henrie practices administering medication to a digital patient who responds to his questions and follows his instructions. “It’s very different because I didn’t play video games growing up,” said nursing student Kaitlin Wilkins. Alternative viewpoints and findings: Check here