The Effect of AI Education on Nursing Student AI Literacy and Anxiety.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-2025
Publication Title
Journal of Nursing Education
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care raises concern, as nursing students are not adequately educated on its use in practice. This study evaluated the effect of an AI education module on undergraduate nursing students' AI literacy and anxiety.
METHOD: Students completed surveys measuring AI literacy and anxiety before and after the module, which included videos, articles, a presentation, and an assignment using ChatGPT.
RESULTS: Paired-samples t test showed a significant increase in AI literacy from pretest (
CONCLUSION: The AI education module is an effective teaching tool to increase nursing students' AI literacy and decrease anxiety.
Volume
64
Issue
9
First Page
587
Last Page
590
Recommended Citation
LaGore A, Colby L, Sinsabaugh K, Grobbel C, Piscotty R. The Effect of AI Education on Nursing Student AI Literacy and Anxiety. J Nurs Educ. 2025 Sep;64(9):587-590. doi: 10.3928/01484834-20250415-04. Epub 2025 Sep 1. PMID: 40923990.
DOI
10.3928/01484834-20250415-04
ISSN
1938-2421
PubMed ID
40923990