PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Alenazi, Latifah
AU  - Al-Anazi, Saad H.
TI  - Understanding artificial intelligence through the eyes of future nurses
AID  - 10.15537/smj.2025.46.3.20241069
DP  - 2025 Mar 01
TA  - Saudi Medical Journal
PG  - 238--243
VI  - 46
IP  - 3
4099  - http://smj.org.sa/content/46/3/238.short
4100  - http://smj.org.sa/content/46/3/238.full
SO  - Saudi Med J2025 Mar 01; 46
AB  - Objectives: To explore nursing students’ perceptions and understanding of artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to identify and address critical knowledge gaps to support effective integration into educational practices.Methods: An exploratory qualitative study was carried out using semi-structured interviews with 20 nursing students from King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in October 2023. Data collection focused on their definitions, conceptualizations, and perspectives regarding AI in healthcare.Results: A total of 3 key themes emerged: I)transformation, where AI represents a shift in nursing education from traditional methods to technological integration; II) power, viewing AI as a driver of knowledge creation and scientific advancement; and III) use of technology, focusing on AI applications to enhance efficiency, automate tasks, and augment human abilities across sectors.Conclusion: The study highlights the need to integrate AI-related content into nursing curriculum, preparing students for its application in healthcare. These insights emphasize AI’s role in shaping the future of nursing education and practice.