Nursing students’ perceptions and ethical considerations of ChatGPT usage in nursing education: A cross-sectional study

IF 1.7 Q2 NURSING

Teaching and Learning in Nursing Pub Date : 2025-08-05 DOI:10.1016/j.teln.2025.06.010

Hosny Maher Sultan, Beryl Juliet Sam, Remya R. Pillai

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Abstract

Background

Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT are increasingly integrated into nursing education, yet concerns about accuracy, academic integrity, and ethical implications remain underexplored.

Aim

To examine nursing students’ perceptions, usage patterns, and ethical concerns regarding ChatGPT in nursing education.

Methods

Cross-sectional descriptive study conducted at a UAE university. Fifty-five undergraduate nursing students participated using a validated structured questionnaire (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.71). Chi-square tests analyzed associations between variables.

Results

Most students used ChatGPT for exam preparation (74.5%) and coursework (63.6%). While 81.8% verified responses, 87.3% encountered misinformation. Significant associations existed between usage frequency and academic year (p < 0.05). Students expressed concerns about academic dishonesty and over-reliance.

Conclusions

Nursing students widely adopt ChatGPT despite accuracy and ethical concerns. Findings highlight urgent needs for AI literacy programs, ethical frameworks, and institutional guidelines for responsible AI integration in nursing education.

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护生对ChatGPT在护理教育中使用的认知和伦理考虑：一项横断面研究

ChatGPT等人工智能工具越来越多地融入护理教育，但对准确性、学术诚信和伦理影响的担忧仍未得到充分探讨。目的探讨护生在护理教育中对ChatGPT的认知、使用模式和伦理问题。方法在阿联酋一所大学进行横断面描述性研究。55名本科护生采用有效的结构化问卷（Cronbach’s alpha = 0.71）参与。卡方检验分析变量之间的关联。结果大部分学生将ChatGPT用于备考（74.5%）和课程作业（63.6%）。81.8%的回复得到了验证，87.3%的回复遇到了错误信息。使用频率与学年之间存在显著相关（p < 0.05）。学生们表达了对学术不诚实和过度依赖的担忧。结论尽管存在准确性和伦理问题，但护生广泛采用ChatGPT。研究结果强调，迫切需要人工智能扫盲计划、伦理框架和机构指南，以负责任地将人工智能融入护理教育。

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来源期刊

Teaching and Learning in Nursing NURSING-

CiteScore

2.60

自引率

10.50%

发文量

119

审稿时长

37 days

期刊介绍： Teaching and Learning in Nursing is the Official Journal of the National Organization of Associate Degree Nursing. The journal is dedicated to the advancement of Associate Degree Nursing education and practice, and promotes collaboration in charting the future of health care education and delivery. Topics include: - Managing Different Learning Styles - New Faculty Mentoring - Legal Issues - Research - Legislative Issues - Instructional Design Strategies - Leadership, Management Roles - Unique Funding for Programs and Faculty