Nursing Educators’ Perspectives on the Integration of Artificial Intelligence Into Academic Settings

Background: The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into education has the potential to revolutionize teaching and learning practices, especially in nursing education, which combines theoretical and practical knowledge. However, challenges such as infrastructural limitations, ethical considerations, and a lack of educator preparedness hinder its widespread adoption in settings with limited access to technology, insufficient funding, and inadequate training opportunities for educators. Aims: This study explores nursing educators' perspectives on integrating AI into academic settings. Methods: Using the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge framework, this qualitative study employed a phenomenological approach to understand nursing educators' lived experiences. Data were collected through 14 semistructured interviews and three focus group discussions with 16 participants from three nursing colleges in Bangladesh. Thematic analysis was conducted…