Becker's Healthcare January 14, 2025
As AI-powered platforms enter healthcare, industry leaders told Becker’s that involving nurses early in AI implementation discussions can help alleviate concerns and build trust.
Some nurses are creating AI-powered healthcare solutions and nursing schools are implementing AI into their programs, but many front-line nurses are hesitant about the technology’s role in patient care.
On Jan. 16, thousands of members of National Nurses United will march nationwide to demand the safe implementation of AI. The union, which has about 225,000 members, noted a 2024 survey that showed 60% of registered nurses disagreed with the statement, “I trust my employer will implement A.I. with patient safety as the first priority.”
Another survey, which polled 837 registered nurses in August and September,...