Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Practice: Opportunities, Ethical Challenges, Risks and Future Perspectives: A systematic Review

Amit Kumar Meena; Vikas Kumar Sahu; Ankita Shakyawal; Tushar Chaturvedi

doi:10.69968/ijisem.2026v5i2340-347

Authors

Amit Kumar Meena Vice-principal, Mansarovar Nursing College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
Vikas Kumar Sahu Professor, College of Nursing Apollo Hospitals, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India
Ankita Shakyawal Professor, College of Nursing Apollo Hospitals, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India
Tushar Chaturvedi Professor, Mansarovar Nursing College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69968/ijisem.2026v5i2340-347

Keywords:

Artificial Intelligence, Nursing Practice, Patient Monitoring, Ethical Challenges, Healthcare Technology

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) emerged as a crucial technological change in the healthcare sector where it has an impact on nursing practice, patient care, diagnosis, and healthcare management. This review paper discusses the use of AI in nursing practice, its opportunities, ethical issues, risks, and future views. Machine learning, predictive analytics, robotics, natural language processing, and smart monitoring systems are some of the AI technologies that are becoming more popular in enhancing clinical decision-making, patient monitoring, and efficiency in healthcare. The study highlights the benefits of AI, including reduced nursing workload, enhanced patient safety, improved diagnostic accuracy, and personalized healthcare delivery. Nonetheless, AI introduction also brings about a number of ethical and professional issues, such as privacy of data, bias in the algorithms, diminished human interaction, accountability, and reliance on technology. The review also outlines the weaknesses and implementation issues with AI in nursing. Altogether, AI has the possibility to revolutionize nursing care with ethical standards, adequate training, and human-centered medical practices.

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