Healthcare IT News September 12, 2025
Bill Siwicki

She likes how artificial intelligence is freeing up “brain space” for nurses and is intrigued by how well AI pairs with robotics. But she cautions that, done wrong, AI could depersonalize care while exacerbating staff burnout.

Theresa McDonnell, DNP, RN, is chief nurse executive and senior vice president at Duke University Health System, and a practicing oncology nurse. She’s among the top nurse practitioner/nurse executives in the country.

No one needs to be told artificial intelligence is the hottest technology in healthcare today. McDonnell is immersed in AI and has many strong opinions – pro and con – about the exploding tech and how it affects nurses. She says on the plus side, AI is reshaping nursing by creating “brain...

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