IJGPNInternational Journal of General Practice Nursing2981-94152981-9423Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/ijgpn.v3iSpecial.13923ArticleFrom Simulation to Integration: Innovation and Challenges in Virtual Simulation Technology for Nursing Education and Talent Development in Chinahttps://artdesignp.com/journal/IJGPN/3/0/10.26689/ijgpn.v3iSpecial.13923LiLin,ChenLina2025302025-12-31The global ageing population and increasing burden of chronic diseases have created an urgent demand for highly qualified, application-oriented nursing professionals. However, traditional nursing education models face multiple challenges, including a disconnect between theory and practice, difficulties in training for high-risk procedures, uneven distribution of clinical resources, and insufficient training in humanistic care. This necessitates paradigm-level innovation and transformation. This article explores the role of virtual simulation technology as a core driver in propelling China’s nursing education from traditional models toward a new paradigm of deep integration among teaching, learning, and practice. It also analyzes the associated challenges.

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