The Florida State University College of Nursing has launched its first micro-credential series that integrates artificial intelligence and nursing care.
The program, Nursing Essentials of Responsible AI, was developed in partnership with the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) and provides nurses with a comprehensive framework for the ethical and effective use of artificial intelligence in clinical practice. As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes healthcare delivery, there is an urgent need to prepare the nursing workforce to engage with these technologies safely and effectively.
“As AI continues to transform the healthcare landscape, we are taking a proactive role in ensuring that the nursing workforce is prepared to lead this digital evolution,” said Jing Wang, dean of the FSU College of Nursing. “Nurses are at the heart of patient care, and as AI becomes an integral part of the healthcare team, they must have the tools to ensure its use is safe, ethical and human-centered. This micro-credential program further secures our commitment to advancing nursing innovation and creating top-tier nurses who are prepared for the future.”
The series includes seven micro-credentials that cover key elements of AI, from foundational principles and data privacy to practical applications of AI tools across various nursing workflows. Designed for flexibility, the courses are self-paced and tailored to meet the needs of working healthcare professionals.
The program was developed in strategic collaboration with CHAI, a leading nonprofit coalition dedicated to establishing consensus-driven best practices for health AI. This first-of-its-kind partnership reflects the academic institution’s leadership in program design, leveraging CHAI’s expertise to inform the development of AI-focused education specifically for nurses.
“CHAI’s mission is to advance the responsible use of health AI through consensus-driven guidelines,” said Dr. Brian Anderson, CEO of CHAI. “Partnering with the FSU College of Nursing is a natural extension of that work. By equipping nurses, the frontline of care delivery, with the skills to evaluate and use AI responsibly, we help ensure technology serves patients first. We are proud to support FSU in setting a new standard for nursing education.”
The Nursing Essentials of Responsible AI series is part of the FSU College of Nursing’s broader commitment to advancing innovation in nursing. In 2024, the college launched the nation’s first MSN in AI Applications in Healthcare and the Nursing and Artificial Intelligence Innovation Consortium.
To learn more about the micro-credential program or to begin taking courses, visit nursing.fsu.edu/responsibleai.
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ABOUT CHAI
CHAI was started by clinicians. The coalition’s mission is to build the broadest possible consensus across the health ecosystem to help ensure health AI is trusted, secure and safe. The CHAI membership is open and rapidly expanding. Today, we consist of more than 3,000 members, including health systems, patient advocacy groups, academia, and a wide range of industry start-ups and incumbents. CHAI is committed to convening and dialogue to achieve consensus. There are no limits to who can join and participate. Learn more about a CHAI membership on their website.
ABOUT THE FSU COLLEGE OF NURSING
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