The ChatGPT Storm and What Faculty Can Do

Abstract

Background: ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence-driven, pretrained, deep learning language model, can generate natural language text in response to a given query. Its rapid growth has led to concerns about ethical use in academia. Problem: The exponential rise in the popularity of ChatGPT, and concerns of academic integrity with its use, has raised concerns among faculty for how to best address this issue. Approach: Faculty should understand the potential benefits and limitations of ChatGPT and create assignments that emphasize self-reflection, critical thinking, problem solving, and independent learning. Students must be taught how to critically evaluate information and how to make informed decisions.Conclusions: ChatGPT has the potential to revolutionize nursing education. However, it is critical for faculty to be familiar with its capabilities and limitations in order to foster effective, yet ethical and responsible utilization, while preparing students for the dynamic, rapidly advancing technological landscape in nursing and health care.

The State of Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Education: Past, Present, and Future Directions

“…A recent example of AI in nursing education is ChatGPT, which can generate a variety of mock simulation cases, such as patient interviews or job interviews, providing interactive learning experiences while saving educators’ time. AI can also automate assessment and grading, allowing nursing faculty to focus on other aspects of teaching [ 2 ].…”

“…The benefits of AI in nursing education, such as interactive learning experiences and time-saving opportunities, are undeniable, but potential risks necessitate a cautious and informed approach to its use. For instance, the use of ChatGPT, an AI chatbot system, in nursing education has elicited concerns about breaches of academic integrity and ethics and theft of intellectual property [ 2 ]. When implemented according to proper guidelines and used ethically, however, AI can significantly improve learning experiences for nursing students and better prepare them for the challenges of a rapidly changing health care landscape.…”

“…One significant development in higher education has been the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, which has the potential to transform education by providing more personalized and efficient learning experiences for students [ 1 ]. As with any new technology, concerns and controversies surround the adoption of AI into higher education, including nursing programs [ 2 ]. This article aims to provide an overview of the state of AI in nursing education by examining its historical roots, current applications, and future directions.…”

ChatGPT: Disruptive Educational Technology

“…Faculty can encourage deep learning by teaching students to critically evaluate ChatGPT-generated information, make informed decisions about the accuracy of the information, and reflect on the use of the tool (Sun & Hoelscher, 2023). For example, a nurse educator might assign students to create an evidence-based protocol on sepsis.…”

ChatGPT: Implications for Faculty, Students, and Patients

“…1 Artificial intelligence has been deployed recently within the healthcare and education domains, making it imperative for nursing educators to understand its potential applications and limitations. 2,3 Chat Generative Pretrained Transformer (ChatGPT) is an AI large language model developed by OpenAI 4 and released to the public in November 2022. ChatGPT uses natural language processing through neural networks to generate human-like text responses to user queries.…”