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Chinese Journal of Nursing Education ›› 2026, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (11): 1398-1403.doi: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2026.11.018

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Research progress on the application of natural language processing technology in nursing education

YUE Peng*()   

  1. School of Nursing, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China
  • Received:2026-01-19 Online:2026-11-15 Published:2026-11-04
  • Contact: *YUE Peng,E-mail:yp@wmu.edu.cn

Abstract:

Natural language processing(NLP),as an important branch of artificial intelligence,integrates theories and methods from linguistics,computer science,and machine learning,and its application in nursing education has continued to deepen in recent years. With the accelerating informatization and intelligent transformation of nursing education,how to leverage artificial intelligence technologies to enhance teaching quality,optimize instructional processes,and promote the development of nursing students’ core competencies and job-related competencies has gradually become a key direction of nursing education reform. Focusing on two core technologies—information extraction and question answering systems—this paper systematically reviews the current applications of NLP in nursing education,analyzes their potential value in teaching resource integration,learning support,optimization of the teaching process,and competency assessment,and discusses the challenges related to standardization,interdisciplinary collaboration,and ethical and privacy concerns. The review aims to provide references for nursing educators to effectively apply NLP technologies in nursing education.

Key words: Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Education, Nursing, Review