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Nursing Students' Ethical Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Nursing Education
1Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, İzmir Katip Çelebi University.
Background:
As artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly transforms health care delivery, nursing education must prepare students to engage with this technology in ethically responsible and human-centered ways. This study explored nursing students' ethical perspectives on AI and their concerns regarding its future integration into nursing practice.
Method:
An exploratory qualitative study was conducted with fourth-year nursing students (n = 18) selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through semistructured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis.
Results:
Five main themes emerged: (1) functional contributions of AI to learning and clinical processes; (2) perceived clinical risks; (3) human-centered and holistic care; (4) ethics of care principles and ethical risks; and (5) inequality and justice in health care.
Conclusion:
Students expressed a balanced and cautious perspective, recognizing the potential benefits of AI while emphasizing the preservation of professional judgment, ethical responsibility, and human-centered care in nursing education and practice.
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