This level of change taking place in the industry with the introduction of AI requires a systemic shift in how nurses are educated, beginning at the academic level.
HealthLeaders spoke to Dr. Jing Wang, dean and professor at FSU College of Nursing, about FSU's new Master's in Nursing with a concentration in AI program. Tune in to hear her insights.
G Hatfield is the CNO editor for HealthLeaders.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The value in AI education lies in teaching it from the angle of patient care, so that even if tools evolve, nurses still know how to use AI, regardless of the specific tool or brand.
The FSU MSN with a concentration in AI program includes core curriculum on AI and practicum training that helps nurses learn how to apply foundational AI knowledge in real-world healthcare settings.
The goal of the Nursing and Artificial Intelligence Consortium is to break the silos between academia, care delivery, the AI industry, regulatory bodies, and professional organizations.