NLN/Walden University College of Nursing Institute for Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming nearly every area of modern life, including nursing and health care. To lead that change, the National League for Nursing and Walden University College of Nursing have joined forces to create the NLN/Walden University College of Nursing Institute for Artificial Intelligence. The NLN brings its expertise in advancing AI within nursing education, while Walden University College of Nursing contributes its commitment to developing health care leaders who use AI to drive meaningful change in practice.

The two organizations recognize that new AI technologies are rapidly changing health care practice, public health policy, research, and education. These times call for decisive, strategic leadership to process and integrate the latest AI innovations into the preparation of a strong and diverse nursing workforce capable of delivering safe, effective, AI-involved health care solutions while also preserving patient-centered care and nurse well-being.

The institute, housed within the NLN Center for Transformational Leadership, under the direction of Dr. Sandra Davis, has been designed to support nurse educators and interprofessional health care practitioners in an intensive endeavor to accomplish the following:

Prepare nurse educators and interprofessional colleagues to develop leadership competencies and integrate the use of artificial intelligence into their programs and/or curricula
Prepare nurse educators and interprofessional colleagues to become leaders for the use of artificial intelligence
Explore opportunities to engage in scholarly and well-being activities related to the use of artificial intelligence

Learn About the NLN/Walden Institute for Artificial Intelligence Academy

A strong program of learning will promote participants who are:

Equipped

Readiness to teach with and about AI through literacy, foundational knowledge, and hands-on learning

Empowered

Ready to garner the advocacy, resources, and infrastructure to maximize benefits of AI in nursing education

Inspired

Motivated to explore the art of the possible grounded in ethical principles and broad-based value delivery and well-being

Advancing curricula + student-centered learning leads to:

Competent

Able to critically evaluate and apply AI tools safely in clinical and educational practice and nurse well-being

Confident

Prepared to lead interdisciplinary teams and advocate for responsible AI adoption

Committed

Grounded in nursing values: patient-centered, equitable, and ethically accountable

A strengthened nursing workforce enables:

Equitable

AI used to reduce disparities and expand access to high-quality care in underserved communities

Safe

Nurses apply AI with critical oversight, protecting patients from algorithmic bias and error

Empowered

Nurses retain the human judgment, empathy, and advocacy at the core of nursing practice and well-being