Beyond the Fear: Understanding AI in Healthcare and Nursing
Course Overview
Artificial intelligence is changing how nurses access information, document care, educate patients, and support clinical decisions. This episode explores practical uses of AI in healthcare, along with concerns related to accuracy, bias, privacy, overreliance, and loss of human connection. Listeners will learn how to use AI as a support tool while preserving professional judgment, critical thinking, and compassionate care. The discussion also highlights how thoughtful AI use may improve efficiency, strengthen learning, and support evidence-based practice.
Listen, Learn, and Earn CE Hours with this podcast course. Available on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast apps.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Identify current and emerging applications of artificial intelligence in nursing and healthcare.
- Recognize ethical, privacy, bias, and safety concerns associated with AI use.
- Apply strategies for using AI to support clinical judgment, learning, documentation, and patient-centered care.
About the Author/Presenter
Mackenzie Butler, DNP, MSN, RN-BC is the Head of Nursing Products at Colibri Group, where she leads innovative solutions to advance nursing education and professional development. She holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership. In addition to her leadership role, Mackenzie serves as adjunct faculty at the College of Saint Benedict, sharing her expertise with future healthcare professionals. Her professional interests include healthcare simulation and leveraging technology to enhance learning outcomes.
Dr. Troy Heidesch is an associate professor and the Director of Nursing in the Mary Inez Grindle School of Nursing at Brenau University. He founded, Smart House Calls, a telehealth software and service company in 2011 that works with hospital systems, private practices, and community mental health organizations. Dr. Heidesch is a member of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) which represents over 90% of nursing programs with nurse practitioner programs. For NONPF, he served as the Chair of the Finance, Capital Development, and Marketing Committee (2019-2026) and was a member of the Telehealth Committee from 2021-2023 where he was a content expert on policy and application of telehealth practice and education. Dr. Heidesch was chosen in 2018 to be a fellow of the AACN Wharton Business School Executive Leadership Program and is a CCNE accreditation site visitor. Dr. Heidesch has spoken at several national and international conferences on nurse entrepreneurism, budget strategy, telehealth, and advanced practice. He has written a chapter on telehealth and artificial intelligence for advanced practice nurse education for Springer Publishing. Dr. Heidesch received his DNP from the Medical College of Georgia in 2009, his BSN and MSN from Brenau university, and his Associate Degree in Nursing from the University of South Dakota. He has been a certified family nurse practitioner since 2000; working in family practice and emergency departments.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Nursing
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