The effect of AI-assisted learning on nursing students’ attitudes toward artificial intelligence, nursing information competency, and critical thinking propensity

Key Points

• This study aims to evaluate the effects of AI-assisted learning on nursing students' attitudes toward AI and their critical thinking.
• Conducted a quasi-experimental study with 54 nursing students in their third year at a university.
• Implemented an 8-session AI-based intervention using tools like Chat GPT and Perplexity between October 15 and December 3, 2024.
• Analyzed pre- and post-intervention data using structured questionnaires and paired sample t-tests with SPSS 26.0.
• Attitudes toward AI improved significantly (t=2.44, p=0.018).
• Nursing information competency increased significantly (t=3.72, p<0.001).
• Critical thinking propensity showed statistically significant improvement (t=2.08, p=0.042), particularly in carefulness, confidence, and intellectual integrity.