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August 16, 2026BMC Medical EducationOpen Access

Nurse educators' experiences and perceptions using generative artificial intelligence: a systematic review

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AHAni HenttonenMCMaria ChristidisHKHelena Kullenberg

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Overview

Systematic review reveals mixed perceptions of pedagogical benefits alongside ethical concerns among nurse educators, highlighting the need for institutional training and clear governance.

Key Points

  • To synthesize empirical evidence regarding nurse educators' experiences, perceptions, and pedagogical use of generative artificial intelligence in higher education.
  • Conducted a systematic review following PRISMA 2020 guidelines across PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, and ERIC databases for peer-reviewed empirical studies in English.
  • Performed dual independent screening, quality appraisal, and thematic synthesis across 13 included studies comprising N=3,082 participants.
  • Identified two overarching themes: pedagogical opportunities and challenges, and educators' competence and utilization patterns with generative AI.
  • Educators recognized generative AI as a tool for teaching efficiency and instructional inspiration, but raised concerns over academic integrity, student critical thinking erosion, and loss of professional identity.
  • Attitudes, confidence, and adoption were shaped by prior experience with generative AI, institutional role, organizational policy, and available faculty support.

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Henttonen et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a819d36f2fb91fc834aedd9https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-026-10113-0
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