Design and Construction of a Virtual‐Simulation Training Platform for Basic Nursing Techniques

Abstract

Against the backdrop of digital transformation in education, traditional nursing practical training is plagued by excessive consumable waste, high training costs, substantial operational risks, spatial-temporal constraints, and subjective assessment practices. These drawbacks hinder the cultivation of high-competency nursing professionals required in the modern era. To address these long-standing challenges, this study develops a Virtual-Simulation Training Platform for Basic Nursing Techniques. Built upon virtual-simulation technology and aligned with nursing education standards and clinical workplace requirements, the platform integrates theoretical learning, hands-on virtual practice, intelligent assessment, and data-driven evaluation. It adopts a four-tier hierarchical architecture guided by core design principles: authenticity, standardization, safety, and scalability. Modular systems for curriculum delivery, skill training, comprehensive simulation exercises, and intelligent evaluation jointly enable a closed-loop teaching workflow of learn-practice-assess-evaluate. Practical deployment demonstrates that the platform mitigates key limitations of conventional hands-on training. It standardizes nursing workflows for students, strengthens clinical reasoning and workplace readiness, and cuts training-related costs and safety hazards. This work offers practical references and evidence to support digital teaching reform within nursing education.