Navigating Ethical Implications of Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Practice

Author(s): Roselyn Gilbert, MSN, RN; Latonya Brumfield, MSN,RN,CCRN

Contact Hours 1.00

CERP C 1.00

Expires Dec 31, 2027

Topics: Technology, Ethics

Population: Not Applicable (non-clinical topics)

Role: Manager, Educator, APRN, Staff, Researcher

Fees
Member: Free
NonMember: $10.00

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Activity Summary

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping healthcare. This session examines how AI intersects with nursing ethics, highlighting concerns around privacy, bias, accountability and professional autonomy. Using real-world scenarios, participants explore ethical dilemmas posed by AI and apply frameworks like the American Nurses Association (ANA) to guide decision-making, ensure patient advocacy and promote equitable, transparent care in technology-driven environments.

Objectives

  • Describe key ethical principles that guide the integration of artificial intelligence in nursing practice.
  • Evaluate AI-supported clinical scenarios to identify potential conflicts in patient advocacy, equity and informed consent.
  • Apply an ethical framework to guide decision-making in the implementation, monitoring and patient communication related to AI technologies in care delivery.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

Activities with pharmacotherapeutic credit are to assist the APRN in fulfilling their education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.