The pace of artificial intelligence (AI) development and its integration into our daily lives continues unabated. This disruptive technology is already having an impact in healthcare education and practice and will be transformative for nursing. But is the profession ready for this AI redesign? Nursing leaders have a critical role to play in the advancement of AI. This presentation will provide a foundational look at key aspects of this technology and highlight key recommendations for ensuring nursing’s place as we move forward into this future.
Tracie Risling, RN, PhD, Associate Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary and Vice-President, Canadian Nurses Association
Tracie Risling is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Calgary, the Vice-President of the Canadian Nurses Association and the Past-President of the Canadian Nursing Informatics Association. With a practice background in pediatric nursing, Tracie leads a patient-oriented program of health and nursing informatics research including study on artificial intelligence, social media, co-design, and the use of texting for wellness and workforce support. She is a passionate advocate for increased nursing engagement in the development, use, and evaluation of digital health solutions, which is reflected in her work with the new Doctor of Nursing program at the University of Calgary. Dr. Risling serves on the editorial boards of the Canadian Nurse and the informatics journal JMIR Nursing.