TY - JOUR
T1 - Nurse Educators’ Perceptions of the Use of Artificial Intelligence
T2 - A Qualitative Study
AU - Kim, Sang Suk
AU - De Gagne, Jennie C.
AU - Hong, Minjoo
AU - Shin, Hyewon
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2025/6
Y1 - 2025/6
N2 - Background: The integration of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) into nursing education raises concerns owing to nursing’s strong emphasis on human-centered care. This study explored novice nurse educators’ perceptions of GAI in nursing education, examining the challenges, opportunities, and factors influencing their decisions regarding their use, as well as their vision for GAI’s future role. Method: A descriptive qualitative study involving 17 nursing educators from various institutions was conducted using snowball sampling. Semistructured interviews conducted face-to-face and via Zoom were analyzed thematically using NVivo14 software. Results: Four themes emerged: (1) limited engagement and understanding of GAI; (2) challenges and skepticism; (3) readiness for GAI use; and (4) recommendations for improving GAI integration. Participants expressed mixed perceptions of the effects of GAI on nursing education. Conclusion: Despite skepticism, nurse educators have recognized the potential of GAI. Educational institutions must raise awareness of the benefits of GAI, provide targeted training, and develop infrastructure to support its adoption.
AB - Background: The integration of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) into nursing education raises concerns owing to nursing’s strong emphasis on human-centered care. This study explored novice nurse educators’ perceptions of GAI in nursing education, examining the challenges, opportunities, and factors influencing their decisions regarding their use, as well as their vision for GAI’s future role. Method: A descriptive qualitative study involving 17 nursing educators from various institutions was conducted using snowball sampling. Semistructured interviews conducted face-to-face and via Zoom were analyzed thematically using NVivo14 software. Results: Four themes emerged: (1) limited engagement and understanding of GAI; (2) challenges and skepticism; (3) readiness for GAI use; and (4) recommendations for improving GAI integration. Participants expressed mixed perceptions of the effects of GAI on nursing education. Conclusion: Despite skepticism, nurse educators have recognized the potential of GAI. Educational institutions must raise awareness of the benefits of GAI, provide targeted training, and develop infrastructure to support its adoption.
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105008270367
U2 - 10.3928/01484834-20250130-01
DO - 10.3928/01484834-20250130-01
M3 - Article
C2 - 40489570
AN - SCOPUS:105008270367
SN - 0148-4834
VL - 64
SP - 339
EP - 345
JO - Journal of Nursing Education
JF - Journal of Nursing Education
IS - 6
ER -