Deep Dive into Nursing Education topics using AI

In this episode, we dive into the groundbreaking AI Index Report 2025, exploring its implications specifically for nursing education. We'll begin with a brief overview of the report, highlighting how artificial intelligence continues to transform industries globally.
The bulk of our conversation examines the critical intersection of AI and nursing education, discussing how nurse educators must prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals for AI-augmented clinical environments. We explore five key takeaways: the deep embedding of AI in clinical care, the imperative of AI literacy for the nursing workforce, the importance of responsible AI practices, the catalytic role of academic institutions, and practical starting points for nurse educators.
Join us as we discuss how nursing education can evolve to ensure graduates are equipped not just to use AI tools, but to critically evaluate them, understand their limitations, and advocate for ethical implementation in healthcare settings.
Link to full report: https://hai-production.s3.amazonaws.com/files/hai_ai_index_report_2025.pdf

This deep dive episode is based on a systematic literature review by Bukar et al (2024) which identified key risks (e.g., misinformation, plagiarism, ethical issues), rewards (e.g., efficiency, improved communication, learning support), and resilience factors associated with ChatGPT usage, particularly in higher education. The authors propose a three-step process and seven guiding rules for applying the RRR framework, emphasizing the interconnectedness of risk, reward, and resilience and the potential second-order effects of legislative policies. Why is this important to nurse educators? The hosts provide some examples to consider.
Access the open source article at https://peerj.com/articles/cs-1845/

Exciting new research alert! Recently read "Sentience and Experiential Learning: The Role of the Senses in Learning" by Stock, Cola, and Kolb (2025), which explores how our eight senses contribute to holistic learning experiences. This deep dive discusses findings, but also how this research applies to simulation-based learning. As healthcare education evolves, this research suggests we need to balance conceptual knowledge with perceptual experience. In healthcare simulations, this means consciously engaging with sensory details. The implications for creating more immersive learning environments are profound. By designing simulation spaces that optimize sensory engagement, we can foster deeper empathy, enhance presence, and build the foundation for clinical intuition.
Read full eBook: https://learningfromexperience.com/books/sentience-and-experiential-learning/

This Deep Dive discussion summarizes some of the information from the recent report from Gallup, Walton Family Foundation and GSV Ventures, "Voices of Gen Z: How American Youth View and Use Artificial Intelligence," which explores the perspectives of individuals aged 13 to 28 regarding AI adoption in the United States. The focus for this discussion provides a perspective of how these findings of this report might support efforts of AI integration in nursing education. Full report found at Walton Family Foundation-Gallup Gen Z Research Hub

This Deep Dive takes a look at Chapter 3 – “Responsible AI” of the AI Index Report 2024 published by Stanford University. The discussion highlights several key takeaways concerning the development and deployment of artificial intelligence, particularly large language models (LLMs). These insights can be particularly helpful for educators in higher education as they prepare students to navigate an increasingly AI-driven world. Full report found at https://hai.stanford.edu/ai-index/2024-ai-index-report.

NCSBN just released (April 2025) the 2024 RN Practice Analysis which assist NCSBN in evaluating the validity of the test plan that guides content distribution for the NCLEX-RN examination. This Deep Dive - Part 2 - addresses some key findings from Table 12 within the practice analysis. The discussion closes on how this analysis is applicable to nursing education. Link to the full research brief on the NCSBN website: 2024 RN Practice Analysis: Linking the NCLEX-RN Examination to Practice | NCSBN

NCSBN just released (April 2025) the 2024 RN Practice Analysis which assist NCSBN in evaluating the validity of the test plan that guides content distribution for the NCLEX-RN examination. This Deep Dive - Part 1 - addresses some key findings from Table 11 within the practice analysis. The discussion closes on how this analysis is applicable to nursing education. Link to the full research brief on the NCSBN website: 2024 RN Practice Analysis: Linking the NCLEX-RN Examination to Practice | NCSBN

Examining the transition of newly licensed nurses into professional practice is crucial for nurse educators for several key reasons. This deep dive pulled from 32 peer-reviewed articles focuses on several key aspects of the new graduate transition to practice which have emerged: gaps in the transition process and opportunities for nurse educators to enhance new graduate transition. Best practices are identified and what it means to be practice ready. Sources for Podcast: https://bit.ly/4hzfllY
 

This deep dive is the first part of a two-part series taken from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Environmental Scan (2019-2025) which is published annually in the Journal of Nursing Regulation. The discussion will highlight information within these publications which influence nursing and healthcare including workforce trends, education, healthcare delivery, technological advancements, and policy issues. Insights and data on the evolving landscape of the nursing profession, including RN and LPN/LVN employment numbers, are addressed, including emerging challenges.

This deep dive is the first part of a two-part series taken from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Environmental Scan (2019-2025) which is published annually in the Journal of Nursing Regulation. The discussion will highlight information within these publications which influence nursing and healthcare including workforce trends, education, healthcare delivery, technological advancements, and policy issues. Insights and data on the evolving landscape of the nursing profession, including RN and LPN/LVN employment numbers, are addressed, including emerging challenges.