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Virtual Nursing: Opportunities and Impact.
Vanessa A Martinez1, Reynaldo Sulit1, Linda Bertrand1
1Kaiser Permanente, Northern California Safety, Regulatory and Quality Services, Pleasanton, CA 94588, USA.
Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America
|May 8, 2026
Summary
Virtual nursing, a growing specialty, uses technology for remote patient care and addresses healthcare workforce challenges. This paper explores essential virtual nurse competencies, the field's evolution, and its future potential.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Health Informatics
- Telehealth
Background:
- Virtual nursing leverages technology to provide remote patient care.
- It aims to address critical healthcare workforce shortages.
- The goal is to enhance patient outcomes through innovative care models.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the core competencies required for virtual nurses.
- To examine the evolution, opportunities, and challenges of virtual care.
- To discuss the future trajectory of virtual nursing as a specialty.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of virtual nursing practices.
- Analysis of technological integration in healthcare delivery.
- Exploration of evolving patient-centered care models.
Main Results:
- Virtual nursing requires competencies in fostering healing, trust, and authenticity.
- Healthcare organizations are actively building virtual teams.
- Challenges include a lack of role clarity and validated best practices.
Conclusions:
- Virtual nursing is an emerging specialty with significant potential.
- Further research and validation are needed for widespread adoption.
- Integration into hospital operations is rapidly advancing but requires standardization.
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