In the HealthLeaders AI in Nursing survey, supported by Elsevier, nurse leaders report that AI is already being used in nursing environments across their organizations. While adoption remains split between small pilots (49%) and a handful of tools (52%), plans call for upcoming AI investments over the next few years.

The survey engaged 101 senior nursing leaders from large health systems, highlighting how major healthcare providers are approaching AI in nursing. In this brief, Tim Morris, Vice President, Global Nursing Solutions at Elsevier, examines the survey findings and discusses the standards and capabilities healthcare organizations should prioritize as they expand AI use in nursing.