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HL Shorts: Why Are Nurses Concerned About AI?

Analysis  |  By G Hatfield  
   July 02, 2024

Nurses everywhere are concerned about AI, and here's why.

On this episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Betty Jo Rocchio, senior vice president and CNE at Mercy, about why nurses are nervous about the rise of AI in healthcare. Tune in to hear her insights.

G Hatfield is the nursing editor for HealthLeaders.


KEY TAKEAWAYS

AI is a new concept in healthcare, and there are unanswered questions about the ethics behind the technology. 

Nurses are worried about job displacement and loss of human touch in their nursing practice. 

Health systems are still unsure about how AI will be incorporated into workflows, which also causes hesitation for nurses. 


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