Prompt Engineering for Nurse Educators.
By mastering prompt engineering, educators can leverage AI tools as powerful aids, potentially significantly enhancing teaching effectiveness, work efficiency, and student learning outcomes.
Abstract
BACKGROUND The integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT into nursing education marks a transformative advance in personalized learning and interactive engagement. PROBLEM Variability in faculty's experience with AI outputs highlights the need for well-crafted prompts that align with educational objectives, maximize learning outcomes, and ensure contextual relevance. Effective prompting is a key to eliciting accurate, relevant responses from AI, fostering a dynamic learning environment that bolsters student comprehension of complex topics. APPROACH This article examines the critical role of prompt engineering in optimizing AI-generated content's effectiveness within academic settings. With a detailed guide and strategies specifically designed for nursing education, the article prepares faculty to proficiently use generative AI. CONCLUSIONS By mastering prompt engineering, educators can leverage AI tools as powerful aids, potentially significantly enhancing teaching effectiveness, work efficiency, and student learning outcomes.