Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Education: Balancing Benefits and Ethical Challenges

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Research conducted at the Koc University School of Nursing in Istanbul, Turkiye, has highlighted the significant impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on healthcare and nursing education. The study, which analyzed 184 articles and 15 peer-reviewed studies, emphasized the importance of addressing the ethical implications of AI integration in nursing education to ensure justice and integrity in both clinical and educational settings.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study examined the ethical challenges, risks, and future perspectives of integrating AI into nursing education, with a focus on the impact on ethical decision-making processes.
  • The researchers identified critical barriers to AI implementation in nursing education, including data privacy, equity in access, and cultural sensitivity.
  • The study proposed strategies for ethical implementation, including the adoption of clear ethical frameworks in nursing curricula and the development of educators' skills to guide students.
  • The research highlighted the need for educators to address disparities in access to AI-driven healthcare and to prioritize research on the responsible use of AI.
  • The study emphasized the importance of addressing over-reliance on AI and the need for ethical frameworks in nursing education.
  • The researchers developed a framework for ethical decision-making using Rest's Four-Component Model of Moral Behavior, which includes four components: Moral Sensitivity, Moral Judgment, Moral Motivation, and Moral Character.

Statistics:

  • The study analyzed 184 articles, with 124 remaining after duplicate removal.
  • Fifteen peer-reviewed studies were analyzed, with the methodological quality assessed using Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklists.
  • Searches were conducted in eight databases: PubMed, Cochrane Library, MEDLINE (Ovid), Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, and ScienceDirect.
  • The study was registered in the PROSPERO database with the registration number CRD42024609440.
  • The research focused on AI implementation in nursing education from 2014 to September 2024.

Sources:

  • [1] Ethical decision-making and artificial intelligence in nursing education: An integrative review. Nursing Ethics, 2025:9697330251366600.
  • [2] Sage Publications Ltd. Nursing Ethics can be contacted at: Sage Publications Ltd, 1 Olivers Yard, 55 City Road, London EC1Y 1SP, England. (Sage Publications - www.sagepub.com; Nursing Ethics - nej.sagepub.com)
  • [3] Koc University School of Nursing. Contact: Seda Sarikose, Istanbul, Turkiye.