AI in Nursing Education: Bridging Innovation, Competency, and Practice
Webinar Details
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept, it is transforming how we teach, learn, and practice nursing. This session will explore how AI aligns with Domain 8 of the AACN Essentials, focusing on informatics and healthcare technologies, while also demonstrating its practical applications in teaching, learning, and clinical practice.
Outcomes:
The learner will be able to:
- Examine the role of AI in nursing education and its alignment with Domain 8: Informatics and Healthcare Technologies of the AACN Essentials.
- Explore AI-driven tools that enhance competency-based learning, clinical simulations, and decision support in nursing education.
- Evaluate ethical considerations and best practices for integrating AI responsibly into nursing curricula while maintaining humanistic and evidence-based teaching approaches.
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Speakers
Stephen A. Ferrara, DNP, FNP, FAANP, FAAN
Associate Dean, AI & AANP/President
Columbia University School of Nursing
Dr. Stephen A. Ferrara is a Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of clinical experience. He currently serves as the president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and is the inaugural associate dean of artificial intelligence and professor at the Columbia University School of Nursing. Dr. Ferrara has held leadership roles in various healthcare organizations and has a diverse clinical background including college, correctional, retail, men's, and occupational health. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Doctoral Nursing Practice.
During his tenure as the executive director of the Nurse Practitioner Association New York State, Dr. Ferrara played a key role in eliminating barriers to NP practice, culminating in the passage of the landmark NP Modernization Act in 2022. This law removed the requirement for collaborative agreements between experienced NPs and physicians, granting full practice authority in New York State.
Dr. Ferrara's commitment to quality care is demonstrated through his passion for health care technology and his efforts to integrate evidence-based practice into daily healthcare. His leadership has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the American Association of Nurse Practitioners' NY State Award for Clinical Excellence in June 2012, and his induction as a fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, National Academies of Practice, and the American Academy of Nursing.
Pricing and CE Credit
This webinar is free to all.
Continuing Nursing Education
One nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) credit is associated with this webinar; attendees must be present for the entire webinar and complete the evaluation to receive a certificate of completion.
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.