The Jan. 22 virtual event, “Putting AI into Practice: Skills and Strategies for a New Era of Nursing,” will share practical career-relevant guidance that nurses can apply now
phoenix, January 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The University of Phoenix and LinkedIn will host a free webinar, “Putting AI into Practice: Skills and Strategies for the New Age of Nursing,” on Thursday, January 22nd at 11:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. AZ / 2:00 p.m. ET. Designed for nurses and healthcare professionals dealing with rapid change, this 60-minute session explores the practical ways that artificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare and the essential skills nurses can build to prepare for what’s next.
In a national survey of 7,200 nurses conducted by McKinsey and the American Nursing Foundation, 36% of nurse respondents listed “lack of knowledge about how to use AI-based technologies and tools” as their top three concerns regarding AI in healthcare, highlighting the need for nurses to build AI literacy and assessment skills.
“Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from concept to everyday reality in the medical field,” said Laelaine Brooks, Ph.D., RN, dean of the University of Phoenix School of Nursing. “This webinar focuses on practical skills, real-world examples, and considerations nurses should keep in mind as AI tools impact both clinical and administrative workflows.”
Webinar highlights
During the session, participants will consider:
- Essential AI skills every nurse must build
- Practical steps for development AI competency and confidence
- How AI improves efficiency Clinical and administrative duties
- real example AI is at work across healthcare
- What to consider and when Evaluating new AI technologies (What’s real, what’s the hype, and what’s next)
Event details
Harnessing AI: Skills and strategies for a new era of nursing
date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
time: 11:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) / 12:00 p.m. (Arizona) / 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
format: Live virtual webinar (60 minutes)
Speaker:
- Linnea Axman, PhD, PH, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, FAANP, Associate Dean, College of Nursing, University of Phoenix
- Joyce Leido, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CPHIMS, Kaiser Permanente Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer
- Grace Carcich, Editor, PhD, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, Director of Education, Prime Healthcare Services
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register: To attend the webinar, register on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7405347093466271745/.
About University of Phoenix
The University of Phoenix is innovative in helping working adults advance their careers and develop skills in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, related courses, interactive learning, skill-mapped curricula in our bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, and a commitment to Career Services for Life® enable students to more effectively pursue their careers and personal aspirations while balancing busy lives. For more information, visit phoenix.edu/blog.html.
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