Nursing Case Studies
Original work: "Educators' guide to multimodal learning and Generative AI" — Tünde Varga-Atkins, Samuel Saunders, et al. (2024/25) — CC BY-NC 4.0
Adapted for UK Nursing Education by: Lincoln Gombedza, RN (LD)
Last Updated: December 2025
Explore how Generative AI is being applied across various nursing education contexts. These case studies provide practical insights, student feedback, and direct alignment with NMC standards.
Case Study Categories
We have organized our examples into several key domains of nursing practice:
🩺 Patient Scenarios
Practice history taking, NEWS2 assessment, and clinical reasoning with virtual patients.
💉 Clinical Skills
Using AI to visualise complex anatomy (Wound Care) and conceptual metaphors (ECG Interpretation).
🗣️ Communication & Empathy
Refining person-centred language and practicing difficult conversations in a safe environment.
🎨 Original Student Adaptations
Seeing how students take ownership of AI tools to create their own visual metaphors and study aids.
Why Case Studies?
Case studies bridge the gap between AI theory and clinical reality. They help educators:
- Reduce Anxiety: See how others have successfully (and safely) used AI.
- Standardise Practice: Align AI use with institutional and professional standards.
- Inspire Students: Show them how to use AI for professional development, not just task completion.
Explore the first category: Patient Scenarios