Issued2026-01-23

Position Statement 15.31 – Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Nursing

Position StatementSector

Summary

Provides Board guidance on the safe use of AI in nursing practice and nursing education in relation to nursing rules, professional accountability, ethical considerations, and recommendations for nurses, nurse employers, and educators. Board position statements provide direction but do not have the force of law.

Healthcare Implications

Guides Texas nurses, employers, and educators in using AI without displacing nursing judgment, accountability, patient safety, or applicable professional duties. Its effect is advisory rather than binding.

Impact Level

Low

Keywords

Transparency & Governance; Safety & Risk; Clinical Quality & Efficacy; Privacy & Data; Equity & Bias

Stakeholders

Providers & Health Systems; Patients & Public; Regulators & Government