Nursing Students' Attitudes Towards Artificial Intelligence and Exam Anxiety Levels

In health sciences education, generative artificial intelligence programs, namely ChatGPT and Google Bard, can be used, for example, to create different and realistic clinical stories, to ensure that health sciences students receive instant help in unique clinical cases, and to improve students' communication skills (Sallam, 2023). Additionally, generative AI can assist health science students in self-learning and group work. The usefulness of productive artificial intelligence and the individualized interaction it provides have made it accepted as a source of motivation for students (Connor 2023; Kosak et al., 2023; Gilson et al., 2023; Khan et al., 2023).

Additionally, educators can promote deep learning by teaching students to critically evaluate information generated by generative AI, make informed decisions about the accuracy of information, and think about their responsibilities in the use of generative AI (Sun et al., 2023). For example, as homework, health sciences students may be asked to create an evidence-based protocol for stress management. Students can use generative AI to prepare the protocol. Thus, students can spend their time learning subject-related concepts or gaining knowledge about various topics.

In recent years, rapid developments in artificial intelligence technologies have affected all social systems, including economy, politics, science and education (Luan et al., 2020, Stephanidis et al., 2019). However, people are often unaware of the existence of artificial intelligence applications (Tai, 2020). Gansser and Reich (2021) define artificial intelligence as a technology developed simply to facilitate human life and assist people in certain scenarios. In fact, artificial intelligence is used in many useful contexts, such as diagnosing diseases, protecting environmental resources, predicting natural disasters, improving education, preventing violent acts, and reducing risks in the workplace (Brooks, 2019). Test anxiety is defined as the unpleasant feelings and emotional states experienced by the student during an exam or any evaluation. It is stated that test anxiety negatively affects the academic success of the student.

Inclusion criteria

• Being a 3rd and 4th year student at Sinop University Faculty of Health Sciences in the 2023-2024 fall academic year
• Volunteering to participate in the research and
• Signing the informed consent form

Exclusion criteria

• Not to be a 3rd or 4th year student at Sinop University Faculty of Health Sciences in the 2023-2024 fall academic year
• Not volunteering to participate in the research
• Not signing the informed consent form