Institute for Artificial Intelligence

NLN/Walden Institute for Artificial Intelligence

Vision

To equip and empower nurse educators and administrators to lead the responsible integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into nursing programs and curricula, in collaboration with real-world clinical practice, as part of technology-enhanced education that strengthens the workforce with practice ready nurses and improved health outcomes for all in AI-driven health care environments. 

Mission

  • Develop leaders who possess a deep understanding of AI’s potential, opportunities, and challenges
  • Equip leaders with the AI-driven knowledge needed to integrate AI into curricula, prepare practice ready students for AI-driven clinical environments, build faculty capacity, and leverage resources to create an infrastructure that enhances innovation
  • Cultivate leadership competencies needed to enhance decision-making in complex systems and navigate ethical, legal, and equity issues

Values

AI Institute Equipped
AI Institute Empowered
AI Institute Inspired

Focus Areas

AI Curriculuar Advancement
AI Student-Centered Learning
AI Institute Administrative Responsiveness