As advanced practice nurses, you will play a vital role in collaborating with patients, families, an ...

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As advanced practice nurses, you will play a vital role in collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare teams to deliver safe, ethical, and effective care. Core competencies have been developed to guide the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to succeed in this role, from clinical decision making to patient education and interprofessional collaboration. At the same time, artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare by improving diagnostics, streamlining administrative tasks, and enhancing patient care. As technology continues to evolve, integrating AI into your clinical practice and understanding its impact on your competencies will be essential for future ready, evidence-based care. In this discussion, you will reflect on how AI can influence and enhance advanced nursing practice competencies and consider how this course may support your professional development and long-term career goals. Review this week's Learning Resources, with a focus on advanced nursing practice competencies and the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. Consider how AI tools and technologies are shaping the way nurse practitioners deliver care and how this aligns with your professional goals. Post a response that addresses the following: Reflect on specific advanced practice competencies (such as patient assessment, evidence-based practice, or interprofessional collaboration) and discuss how AI tools and technologies could enhance these competencies. How might AI impact your ability to perform at a higher level in these areas? Consider both the potential benefits and the challenges that could come with integrating AI into practice. Identify potential ethical challenges associated with the use of AI in healthcare. Discuss how AI may contribute to improved patient outcomes. How might AI help reduce healthcare disparities, such as improving access to care in underserved communities? Consider how your reflections and the content in this course may help you refine your competencies and support your career goals in a technology driven healthcare environment. Support your response with at least three current, credible scholarly sources (published within the last 5 years). Please note that the course text is not considered a scholarly reference.