Susan McBride

Papers

Total Citations

291

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About

Dr. Susan McBride is a leading voice in nursing informatics and the digital transformation of healthcare. Her work centers on how the nursing profession must evolve to meet the demands of a technology-driven future, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence, telehealth, and the ethical integration of digital tools into clinical practice. Her landmark 2021 paper, "How the nursing profession should adapt for a digital future," has garnered over 290 citations, serving as a foundational call to action for educators, administrators, and clinicians worldwide. In this influential work, Dr. McBride outlines the critical need for nurses to embrace AI, robotic systems, and virtual care models while maintaining patient-centered values. Beyond this, her research has shaped curricula for nursing informatics and informed policy discussions on workforce readiness. With a career dedicated to bridging the gap between technology and compassionate care, Dr. McBride is recognized as a thought leader whose contributions continue to guide how nurses prepare for and shape an increasingly digital healthcare landscape.