I am exploring the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in bridging the theory–practice gap in nursing education, particularly in resource-limited healthcare settings. Nursing students in such environments often face challenges in applying theoretical knowledge due to limited training resources and clinical exposure. AI-based learning tools (e.g., virtual simulations, adaptive platforms, and decision-support systems) may help enhance critical thinking, clinical judgment, and practical skills.
I would like to know:
- What evidence supports the use of AI in nursing or medical education?
- Can AI effectively address challenges in under-resourced environments?
- What barriers or ethical concerns might arise when implementing AI in nursing education in developing countries?
Your insights, experiences, and references to relevant studies would be greatly appreciated.
Yes — there is growing evidence that AI-enabled tools (virtual/AI-driven simulation, adaptive tutors, and decision-support/virtual patients) can improve learning outcomes relevant to clinical decision-making in nursing and medical students — but the evidence base is mixed in quality, and turning promise into reliable impact in low-resource settings requires careful design, strong evaluation, and attention to cost, equity, and ethics.
I second the previous answer as well as Emphasis on attention to ETHICS and careful design.
Sí, la inteligencia artificial (IA) puede mejorar las habilidades de toma de decisiones clínicas entre los estudiantes de enfermería, incluso en entornos de bajos recursos, gracias a la personalización del aprendizaje, simulaciones clínicas virtuales y sistemas de apoyo a decisiones clínicas que optimizan la formación y la pronta identificación de debilidades cognitivas.
Of course yes,AI does bridge the gap. But be mindful of ethical principles
Muhammad Danish I appreciate you offering respects to my opinion as if I were a sir, but indeed I am a woman. In your defense Shannon is quite a unisex name choice. On any note I applaud your interest in the potential of AI to bridge theory-practice gaps in healthcare education, am interested to see further responses from others to your question posed, and hope you continue to find the knowledge to help us all advance the benefits of medical care in general. A new age of science with AI is upon us, I think many of us are wondering how this technology will “go” in a sense, glad to see others working on practical applications and ethical standards.
Warm regards,
Shannon Hensley RN
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