Khaberni - The world today is experiencing an unprecedented technological revolution driven by artificial intelligence, where robots, clinical decision support systems, and data analysis applications have become an essential part of the global healthcare system.
In Jordan, this reality poses a central question: Are nursing college curricula keeping up with this revolution? And are new nurses being prepared to be active partners in a digital health system?
Despite rapid global developments, most local nursing curricula remain traditional and focus on basic clinical skills, without sufficient integration of artificial intelligence handling skills or big data analysis. This means that Jordanian nurses may find themselves in an advanced work environment unlike anything they learned in the classroom.
To bridge this gap, it is not enough to just update the curricula; the future hospital environment must be reimagined, through digital simulation systems, interactive screens beside the patient's bed, and barcode scanning that ensures every procedure is documented, similar to global systems like Epic and Cerner.
The challenges are real: limited resources, a shortage of qualified staff, and resistance to change. But solutions are possible: introducing courses in digital health, partnerships with hospitals, smart simulation labs, and supporting student research.
Integrating artificial intelligence into nursing education is not a luxury, but a strategic necessity. A digitally aware nurse means a stronger health system, safer hospitals, and a nation worthy of the sacrifices of its white army.
