Ann Wieben, PhD, RN, NI-BC

Biography

PhD, Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2023
BSN, Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2012
MS, Land Resources, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2002
BS, Zoology/Botany, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1999

Dr. Wieben’s overall research goal is to elevate the ability of nurses and other health professionals to access information, acquire knowledge and practice with wisdom and, by doing so, improve the health of individuals, families, and communities. In pursuit of this goal, Dr. Wieben uses mixed methods to examine multiple facets of the design, integration, and adoption of decision support systems into healthcare practice, with a current research focus on tools driven by Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Wieben is also interested in research related to the use of Artificial Intelligence in nursing education programs and the impact of these tools on the development of nurses’ critical thinking skills and cognitive load.

Research Focus Area

Health Systems: Data Science, Design, and Implementation Science

• Leveraging informatics and technology to support nurse and health care professional practice and enhance patient safety and care quality.

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