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ArticleBMC nursing2026

Nursing undergraduates' experiences of generative AI-assisted learning in the classroom environment: a qualitative study.

Dan Song, Yueyue Zhang, Xia Xu, Mengting Li, Zhigen Wang, Rui Zhu, Panpan Zhang, Lihua Zhou

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Dan Song *School of Nursing, Anhui Medical University, No.81 Meishan Road, Shushan District, Hefei City, Anhui Province, 230032, P.R. China.
Yueyue Zhang *School of Nursing, Anhui Medical University, No.81 Meishan Road, Shushan District, Hefei City, Anhui Province, 230032, P.R. China.
Xia XuSchool of Nursing, Anhui Medical University, No.81 Meishan Road, Shushan District, Hefei City, Anhui Province, 230032, P.R. China.
Mengting LiSchool of Nursing, Anhui Medical University, No.81 Meishan Road, Shushan District, Hefei City, Anhui Province, 230032, P.R. China.
Zhigen WangSchool of Nursing, Anhui Medical University, No.81 Meishan Road, Shushan District, Hefei City, Anhui Province, 230032, P.R. China.
Rui ZhuSchool of Nursing, Anhui Medical University, No.81 Meishan Road, Shushan District, Hefei City, Anhui Province, 230032, P.R. China.
Panpan ZhangSchool of Nursing, Anhui Medical University, No.81 Meishan Road, Shushan District, Hefei City, Anhui Province, 230032, P.R. China.
Lihua ZhouSchool of Nursing, Anhui Medical University, No.81 Meishan Road, Shushan District, Hefei City, Anhui Province, 230032, P.R. China. zhoulihua@ahmu.edu.cn.

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Anhui Medical University hlqm12025014Anhui Provincial Department of Education 2024sswjc065Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China Certificate No. 2020110370
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Abstract

backgroundIntegrating generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) into course learning has emerged as a significant trend in the future development of nursing education. Students are central to learning activities, and their authentic experiences with GenAI-assisted learning are essential for understanding how educational innovations are perceived and implemented. However, there remains a paucity of qualitative studies focusing on students with GenAI-assisted learning experiences in the classroom environment. This study therefore aimed to explore nursing undergraduates' experiences, perceptions, and opinions following their participation in structured GenAI-assisted learning in a formal classroom environment involving both instructors and peers.

methodsBased on the guidance of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), a semi-structured interview outline was designed. Using purposive sampling, 12 nursing undergraduates with learning experiences assisted by GenAI in the classroom environment were recruited for semi-structured interviews, and the data were analyzed using the six-phase reflexive thematic analysis method.

resultsAnalysis yielded four themes: (1) Perceived usefulness and ease of use, (2) Social facilitation and resource support, (3) Risk concerns, and (4) Expectations and suggestions.

conclusionStructured GenAI-assisted learning was perceived to support nursing undergraduates' classroom learning and skill development. Future efforts may focus on optimizing teaching strategies, strengthening ethical guidance, and developing nursing-specific GenAI tools to promote the responsible and effective integration of GenAI into nursing education.

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Classroom environmentGenerative artificial intelligenceNursing educationNursing undergraduatesUnified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology

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PMID42432661
PMCPMC13640384

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