Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, including machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, generative AI, the metaverse and other iterations, are rapidly changing the landscape of education. Related technologies not only enhance the teaching and learning process but also improve the quality and availability of educational content. AI facilitates educational transformation, reshapes teaching models, and helps students achieve their personalized learning needs, thus improving learning outcomes, learning efficiencies, and teaching practices. Despite the many AI application cases in nursing management and clinical practice, the application of AI in nursing education remains in its infancy. Machine learning has been used to predict the academic performance and graduation results of nursing students, thereby facilitating the early identification of additional support needs. Natural language processing technology has been used to develop chatbots and virtual teachers to assist learning, provi