A new analysis of 11 studies looked at how well nursing students understand artificial intelligence. Researchers measured AI literacy using a standard scale and found an average score of 4.80 out of 10. This suggests that many nursing students have only a moderate grasp of AI concepts.
The study also found that first-year students scored lower than more advanced students. Similarly, students who had not received any AI training had lower literacy scores compared to those who had. These differences highlight gaps in knowledge that could affect how future nurses use AI tools in their work.
Because this was a meta-analysis of existing studies, it cannot prove that training directly improves AI literacy. The findings are based on a limited number of studies, and the quality of those studies may vary. No safety concerns were reported since the research focused on knowledge levels, not treatments.
For nursing educators, the results suggest that targeted AI training, especially for first-year students, may help improve understanding. However, patients and readers should know that this study does not address how AI literacy affects actual patient care. More research is needed to connect these scores to real-world outcomes.
