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​Lynn's NP Blog: blogging about and by nurse practitioners

"Hey Siri Will I Pass My NP Exam?": The Ai Revolution In Nurse Practitioner Education

9/26/2023

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Do you remember the good ol' days when Nurse Practitioners (NPs) depended on Dr. Google or Facebook to answer medical queries? Oh wait, we still do! 🥴 But the future is knocking at the door, and its name is AI! Yes, folks, Artificial Intelligence is no longer confined to those creepy sci-fi movies. It’s sneaking into our lecture halls, clinical labs, and even popping up during coffee breaks. I’m a natural-born innovator, so AI doesn’t scare me. It excites me! So, let’s explore how NPs can buddy up with AI without becoming part-time robotic overlords!

1. The "Know-it-all" Virtual Assistant:  
Ever had that midnight question that keeps you tossing and turning in bed? Instead of pinging your already-overwhelmed NP study group, ask your friendly AI assistant. They're up 24/7, and no, they don't get annoyed by your constant "Why's."

2. No More "Dummy" Patients:  
Tired of practicing on plastic dummies that neither complain nor compliment? Enter AI-driven virtual patients. They can mimic real-life symptoms, ask confusing questions, and even fake a dramatic fainting episode (all without actually hurting anyone).

3. Study Buddy Extravaganza:
AI can track what you're good at and where you're, well, let’s say, "creatively challenged." Personalized quizzes, mock tests, and fun pop quizzes – it's like having a personal tutor without the stern looks and heavy sighs!

4. “You’ve Got Mail! And it’s a Research Update!”:
Keeping up with the latest research articles can be as tricky as chasing a toddler with a chocolate bar. AI can sift through those zillion pages and give you a neat little summary, allowing you more time for, well, chasing toddlers (or more studying).

5. Role-playing? Game On!  
Remember those cringy role-play sessions in class? (Or am I dating myself?) AI's got you covered! Interact with virtual patients, diagnose them, and get real-time feedback. Plus, these virtual folks won't gossip about you in the cafeteria later. 

6. Bye-bye Administrative Nightmares:  
Oh, the joy of scheduling, handling paperwork, and chasing after assignment deadlines. But guess who loves these chores? Our AI pal! Let it handle the boring stuff while you focus on the exciting world of stethoscopes, clinicals, and patient smiles.

7. Ethics Training with a Twist:  
Imagine a virtual world where you're the superhero NP navigating a maze of ethical challenges. With AI simulations, learn about tricky situations in an environment as fun as a video game (just without the zombies)!

So, my NP colleagues, gear up for an AI-filled future where learning is fun, fast, and fabulous! And if you ever feel overwhelmed, just remember – while AI might know the entire medical encyclopedia, it still can't find its way around a band-aid! Cheers to human touch (and occasional goof-ups)! 🤖👩‍⚕️🎉

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    About Lynn:

    As a longtime NP with a desire to help and make positive changes to her beloved profession, Lynn often writes opinion pieces about the NP profession. 

    She has written articles for KevinMD as well as several posts on LinkedIn. Her writings have been shared over 50,000 times, and her article entitled "A Message for FNP Students Doing Their Pediatrics Rotations" is often shared by schools of nursing to FNP students. 

    Lynn would love to connect with others who want to make positive changes to the NP profession,  especially related to the preceptor problem. She can be reached at: 
    ​[email protected]

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