NTUST – VR Nursing Training: Enhancing Safety & Skills
Project Overview
The National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST) partnered with Uptale to modernize nursing education through immersive Virtual Reality (VR) experiences. The goal: improve the handling of high-risk medical situations while ensuring learner safety and engagement.
Objectives
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Train nursing students and staff on critical emergency protocols (e.g., chemotherapy drug leaks)
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Increase knowledge retention and hands-on practice without real-world risk
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Standardize training across departments with scalable, interactive content
Implementation
Using Uptale’s no-code VR platform, NTUST created realistic 360° simulations of hospital environments.
Learners were placed in life-like scenarios (simulated chemotherapy drug leakage) requiring real-time decision-making, communication, and application of medical protocols.
Conclusion & Key Results
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+75% engagement: Learners reported higher satisfaction and confidence
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Faster skill acquisition: Training time reduced through repetition in immersive settings
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Improved safety compliance: Staff better understood and followed emergency procedures
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Scalable impact: The program was easily deployed across nursing departments
Conclusion
NTUST’s collaboration with Uptale demonstrates how immersive VR can safely and effectively elevate healthcare training.
The VR environment simulated chemotherapy drug leakage scenarios, allowing nursing staff to engage in immersive, hands-on practice in a safe, controlled setting.
