Phased implementation of AI in nursing education: simulation for emergency care, adaptive platforms for at-risk learners, automated formative feedback, and multi-site pilots¶

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Description¶

The review recommends a staged adoption pathway for AI in nursing education. It states: "this study recommends: (a) integrating AI-powered simulation into emergency care training, (b) deploying adaptive platforms to support at-risk learners, and (c) using automated tools for real-time formative feedback." It further proposes that "The next step for educators is to initiate multi-site pilot programs over 6–12 months, evaluating improvements in learning outcomes, trust, and system integration," with diagnostic accuracy proposed as a measurable outcome of impact.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Evaluation of pilots over 6–12 months covering learning outcomes, trust, and system integration; diagnostic accuracy as a measurable outcome

Constraints¶

• The review notes faculty preparedness gaps and technological inequities as risks that implementation must address

Target Learners¶

• pre-licensure nursing students
• at-risk learners
• nurse educators

Target Learning Goals¶

• emergency care decision-making
• formative feedback responsiveness
• learning outcome improvement

Related Strategies¶

• Implement AI simulations as complements within a stepped simulation continuum, with layered interaction modes and blended feedback
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• Adopt AI incrementally in waves from simple to complex tasks, on free-tier tools, with mandatory multi-step human review before any document is issued
• Implement AI-assisted report feedback through a four-stage phased pathway beginning with mature low-level tools

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Alrazeeni, D. M., Alharrasi, M., Khan, R. M. K., Biswas, R. K., Tama, I. J., Halder, C. R., Deb, B., Bashar, F., & Akter, F. (2026). Transforming Nursing Education with Artificial Intelligence: A Systematic Review (2010–2025). SAGE Open Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1177/23779608261424597