A new publication in Telehealth and Medicine Today (THMT) explores a pivotal shift in nursing practice: how artificial intelligence can transform virtual nursing from task based support into intelligent care redesign.
AI Enabled Nursing: Moving From Virtual Support to Intelligent Care Redesign
Linda Lockwood RN, MBA, Erika Rolland, MSN, RN, RN-BC, CAVRN, Dominick Pahl, MS, RN, Sarah Bell, RN, MSN, MHA
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Why this matters
Virtual nursing programs have expanded rapidly, helping health systems manage admissions, discharges, patient education, and staff mentoring. While they improve efficiency and reduce burnout, traditional models focus on offloading tasks rather than reimagining workflows—making
it hard to demonstrate real return on investment.
This study asks a critical question how can AI move virtual nursing from supporting nurses to actually redesigning care delivery?
What this study explores
The paper examines:
- The current state of virtual nursing and its operational limits
- How AI can be embedded to optimize outcomes, workflow efficiency, and workforce sustainability
- Strategies to keep nurses central to patient care while integrating intelligent systems
- The vision for a future-ready nursing workforce that blends human expertise with AI-driven insights
Why it’s citable
This article provides forward looking, evidence informed perspective:
- Combines practical observations
with conceptual models for AI integration
- Addresses workforce, workflow, and patient outcomes simultaneously
- Frames the evolution of nursing in a data driven, technology enhanced context
- Serves as a reference for researchers, policymakers, and clinical leaders exploring AI in
care delivery
