The Use of AI Powered ChatGPT for Nursing Education
Abstract
Background In late 2022, an AI (artificial intelligence) application, ChatGPT (generative pre-trained transformer), was released free for public use. Although present use of AI applications are scant in nursing education, the easy access to ChatGPT will inevitably influence educational experiences for both educators and students. Nursing educators have an opportunity to leverage this new technology by understanding the functionality and limitations of ChatGPT. Method This article examines the framework and functionality of ChatGPT and considers a potential nursing education assignment using the AI powered ChatGPT. The AI application, ChatGPT, is reviewed within the context of health care and nursing education and a potential nursing assignment leveraging ChatGPT is considered. Results Nursing educators will increase their knowledge about ChatGPT and consider a possible nursing curriculum assignment using ChatGPT. Conclusion Although not without limitations, nursing educators can leverage this new AI powered technology for an enhanced student experience. [ J Nurs Educ . 2024;63(8):564-567.] .
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Several studies documented improved scenario-generation capabilities and depth of educational materials.
“several studies documented improved scenario-generation capabilities and depth of educational materials”
From Patterns, advances, and gaps in using ChatGPT and similar technologies in nursing education: A PAGER scoping review (2025) · cites this paper as Bumbach, 2024
Faculty focused on content preparation, assessment development, and quality control, with an emphasis on content oversight.
“While faculty focused on content preparation, assessment development, and quality control (Bumbach, 2024; Cox et al., 2023; Irwin et al., 2023; Liu et al., 2023; Thakur et al., 2023), with an emphasis on content oversight (Sessions and Ness, 2024)”
From Patterns, advances, and gaps in using ChatGPT and similar technologies in nursing education: A PAGER scoping review (2025) · cites this paper as Bumbach, 2024
Faculty combined visual tools with GenAI-generated content to produce comprehensive clinical narratives and course materials.
“where faculty combined visual tools with GenAI-generated content to produce comprehensive clinical narratives and course materials”
From Patterns, advances, and gaps in using ChatGPT and similar technologies in nursing education: A PAGER scoping review (2025) · cites this paper as Bumbach, 2024
Educational content creation through teaching materials and case studies formed another prominent pattern.
“educational content creation through teaching materials and case studies formed another prominent pattern”
From Patterns, advances, and gaps in using ChatGPT and similar technologies in nursing education: A PAGER scoping review (2025) · cites this paper as Bumbach, 2024
Student evidence supports cognitive scaffolding effectiveness and personalised learning support with GenAI.
“Complementing faculty applications, student evidence supports cogni tive scaffolding effectiveness and personalised learning support (Bumbach, 2024; Cox et al., 2023; Huang, 2023; Irwin et al., 2023; Kowitlawakul et al., 2024; Liu et al., 2023).”
From Patterns, advances, and gaps in using ChatGPT and similar technologies in nursing education: A PAGER scoping review (2025) · cites this paper as Bumbach, 2024
GenAI plays a role in creating adaptive learning resources.
“additional studies substantiate GenAI's role in creating adaptive learning resources (Bumbach, 2024; Huh, 2023; Liu et al., 2023; O'Connor et al., 2023).”
From Patterns, advances, and gaps in using ChatGPT and similar technologies in nursing education: A PAGER scoping review (2025) · cites this paper as Bumbach, 2024
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- Authors
- Bumbach, M. D.
- Affiliations
- University of Florida Health (US)
- Corresponding author
- Bumbach, Michael D.
- ORCID
- Bumbach, Michael D.
- Venue
- Journal of Nursing Education
- Publisher
- SLACK, Inc.
- Published
- 2024-08
- Volume
- 63
- Issue
- 8
- Pages
- 564-567
- ISSN
- 0148-4834 (ISSN-L)
- 1938-2421
- OpenAlex
- W4394694474
- Cited by
- 27
- References
- 5
- Citations by year
- 2026: 7 · 2025: 16 · 2024: 4
- FWCI
- 2.53
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Nursing Education (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Health Informatics › Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
- Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Information Systems › Artificial Intelligence in Education
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Innovations in Medical Education
- Keywords
- ChatGPT, generative AI, artificial intelligence in education, nursing education, nursing faculty
- MeSH terms
- Artificial Intelligence, Curriculum, Education, Nursing, Humans, Students, Nursing, Nursing Education Research
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