"In the clinical space, where artificial intelligence can do as good a job or better job than a nurse, then we need to be partners with our technology, just like any other tool." — David Benton, CEO, National Council of State Boards of Nursing

The AI wave comes at a crucial time in nursing because it can effectively train nursing students, improve patient care management, and adjust nurse workloads, which ultimately helps to reduce stress and burnout. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg for the emerging technology.

For this week's lead story, I spoke with David Benton, RGN, PhD, FRCN, FAAN, the CEO of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), on what AI can do for nursing.

The Exec: How Artificial Intelligence Benefits Nurses

'AI needs to be a partner with us,' says NCSBN CEO David Benton.

Most of $100M Pledge to Grow the Nursing Workforce Will Fund APRN Training

The investment is intended to 'double down' on increasing demand for RNs, NPs, nurse midwives, and nurse faculty.

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Grant Will Educate 3 Dozen Nurse Practitioners

Grand Valley U. will recruit and educate NPs interested in rural or underserved areas, primary care, or mental health.

$12M Gift to Double and Diversify Cleveland Clinic's Nurse Scholars

'Quality education is the best way to address social inequality and promote economic mobility.'

Federal Project Aims to Use Virtual Care to Address Health Inequity

UNC-Chapel Hill will use a five-year, $3.73 million NIH grant to establish the Center for Virtual Care Value and Equity (ViVE)

12-Week Exercise Program Improves Healthcare Worker Well-Being, Study Finds

If healthcare worker burnout and mental health problems are not addressed, people leaving the profession could worsen widespread workforce shortages.

The Exec: 'Patient Safety Requires a Team Approach'

One patient safety initiative at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center has been to establish a masking protocol in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Must Reads

Arkansas' Catholic hospitals tackle nursing shortage — Arkansa Catholic
Why health data sharing needs to be a priority for LGBTQ+ advocacy — Health Affairs
Hospitals and clinics are now among America's most dangerous workplaces — Axios
Virtual reality puts simulated scenarios in WSU nursing students' hands — Standard-Examiner
Nese College associate dean elected National Black Nurses Association president — Penn State
Coaching intervention improves spiritual care competences among oncology nurses — Oncology Nurse Advisor

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Carol Davis
Nursing Editor