Navigating artificial intelligence in nursing: An ethical exploration of benefits, risks, and educational shifts

A significant challenge of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is the gap between technological advancements and policies to guide their ethical use. The integration of AI in all aspects of nursing is poised to revolutionize the delivery of nursing care to patients. As such, nursing practice and educational programs will be required to adapt to these advancing technologies while maintaining the core tenets and ethical values inherent in the profession. Schools, colleges, and universities will be called upon to act to safeguard the value of education and the sanctity of the nursing profession Ultimately, it will be the responsibility of nurses to make sure technological advances, including AI, do not compromise learning or the human interactions and relationships that are essential to providing patient-centered care. The purpose of this article is to explore the ethical implications for the nursing profession of these advances as currently known and understood.