Abstract:

Objective To systematically summarize the current applications of artificial intelligence(AI) as a collaborator in nursing education, examine the driving dimensions,practical pathways,and effectiveness evaluations of its impact on the role transformation of nursing faculty,and provide an evidence base for constructing a new paradigm of human-AI collaborative teaching. Methods Guided by the scoping review framework,a systematic search was conducted across major Chinese and English databases. Results Four core dimensions of role transformation were identified:functional transformation (from instructional designer to learning experience designer);relational transformation(from the teacher-student dyad to a human-AI-student triad);competency transformation (from digital literacy to AI tool integration capability);and identity transformation(from knowledge authority to ethical guardian). Key facilitating and hindering factors were also summarized. Conclusion AI is driving a fundamental and systemic transformation in the roles of nursing faculty. Future efforts should focus on developing corresponding competency frameworks,developmental evaluation systems,and forward-looking ethical guidelines to support educators’ continuous professional growth within the emerging human-AI collaborative ecosystem.

Key words: Artificial Intelligence, Collaboration, Nursing Education, Role Transformation, Scoping Review