The American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) has launched a national effort where ambulatory care nurses will lead the way in testing and comparing AI tools used in nursing. This program asks nurses to create standards for evaluating AI solutions, making sure they fit well with how care is delivered and meet nursing needs. The first partner in this initiative is Quadrivia, the company behind Qu, an AI assistant designed by clinicians to help healthcare providers.
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Even though there are more than 19 million nurses worldwide—over 5 million in the U.S.—nurses have not had much say in the tech tools used in their work. As AI becomes more common in healthcare, this lack of involvement has led to problems like burnout, extra work, disruptions in workflow, and too much paperwork. AAACN’s new program aims to fix this by giving nurses a structured way to review how AI affects their daily work, teamwork in care, and patient results.
“Nurses are a vital and trusted part of the healthcare team, and they are key to shaping the future of healthcare,” said Cynthia L. Murray, President of AAACN. “This program shows our dedication to making sure nurses are not just part of the conversation, but leading it, checking if the tools used affect patient care, professional work, and how care is given.” Dr. Stephanie Witwer, the previous president of AAACN, added, “When nurses take the lead in testing, researching, and validating tech, we can create data that helps tech makers and ensures the tools are useful, relevant, and fit for the changing needs of outpatient care.”
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Quadrivia’s support shows their belief that good healthcare AI must be developed with those who provide care. “We’ve always believed the best way to build healthcare tech is to build it with healthcare professionals,” said Ali Parsa, CEO of Quadrivia. “We’re proud to support AAACN in this effort, which brings to life an idea many of us have shared—those who offer care should help shape how technology helps that care. Through this initiative, we aim to set a new standard for responsibility and teamwork in the age of AI.” Rebecca Love, RN, MSN, FIEL, Chief Clinical Officer at Quadrivia, highlighted the change. “For too long, nurses have been expected to use tools they had no part in creating. This program changes that. It makes sure nurses are involved from the beginning in testing AI, figuring out what works and what doesn’t, and what truly improves care and outcomes. It’s a step toward building tech that helps, rather than gets in the way, of the future of nursing.”
The nurse-led AI validation program by AAACN marks a new stage in healthcare innovation. This effort is based on nursing knowledge, shaped by real clinical experience, and designed to ensure that new technologies truly meet the needs of users. Quadrivia and AAACN plan to grow this clinician-driven model to more care settings and specialties.
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