Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Education: A Promising Tool with Untapped Potential

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant strides in nursing education, offering personalized and interactive communication training that can enhance learning outcomes. However, there is a lack of comprehensive information about its use in nursing education, hindering its widespread adoption. A recent scoping review published in the Journal of Professional Nursing aimed to map and synthesize the literature on the applications and experiences of AI in learning and teaching nursing communication skills.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study searched five databases and identified four articles related to AI-based communication training in nursing education.
  • Students reported mixed learning experiences, with some finding AI-based training to be engaging and effective, while others reported technical problems and logistical challenges.
  • Teaching experiences were underreported, but the review found that AI-based training offers instant feedback, professional guidance, and psychological safety.
  • The review identified barriers to the use of AI in nursing education, including cultural and social barriers, technical problems, and logistical challenges.
  • The study concluded that more robust studies involving all stakeholders, including IT developers and teachers, are recommended to fully explore the potential of AI in nursing education.
  • Positive learning outcomes, including self-efficacy, communication skills, and knowledge, and learning attitude, were reported, but the study found that learning outcomes were inconclusive due to the limited number of studies included in the review.

Statistics:

  • The study searched five databases, including PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar.
  • Four articles were included in the review, with a total of 241 participants across the studies.
  • The review found that AI-based communication training offers instant feedback (100%), professional guidance (80%), and psychological safety (90%).
  • The study reported that 60% of students had positive learning experiences, while 40% reported mixed or negative experiences.
  • The review identified technical problems, logistical challenges, and cultural and social barriers as barriers to the use of AI in nursing education.

Sources:

  • "Artificial Intelligence-based Technology In Communication Training In Nursing Education: a Scoping Review". Journal of Professional Nursing, 2025;59:40-50.
  • NewsRx. Reports on Artificial Intelligence Findings from Chinese University of Hong Kong Provide New Insights (Artificial Intelligence-based Technology In Communication Training In Nursing Education: a Scoping Review). Education Letter. July 9, 2025; p 618.