Artificial Intelligence in Nursing: Perspectives from Norwegian Nurses

Abstract

Nurses continue to face challenges in leading health information technology innovations such as Artificial Intelligence (AI). There is an acknowledged need to explore the attitude of nurses towards AI and nurses’ acceptance of AI in clinical settings. We sought to address this gap in knowledge about the perceptions of AI by nursing-related professionals in their work and as a content area in the education of nursing students. Norwegian nurses and healthcare personnel interested in the topic met in a seminar in Oslo in 2023 to explore their perspectives on AI. Following a lecture on AI, audience members offered their insights in a recorded discussion. Data analysis consisted of inductive coding of concepts in the transcribed recording. Three major themes emerged: Expectations, Identified needs and related recommendations; and Policy to guard safety; as well as recommendations new to the literature.