In this episode, Kym talks with Dr. Stephen Ferrara, a nurse practitioner, educator, and health policy leader with more than 25 years of clinical experience. He's the founder of AI Nurse Academy, the immediate past president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and the founding associate dean for artificial intelligence at Columbia University School of Nursing. Stephen breaks down what real AI literacy looks like for clinicians, where mental health professionals are getting it wrong, and how to build guardrails that protect both your license and your clients.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• The biggest mistake clinicians make when they start trusting AI-generated notes

• What the "good enough" trap actually costs your documentation

• How to get genuine, informed consent before using an AI scribe in session

• The AI literacy basics every mental health professional should understand before relying on these tools

• Why full practice authority varies so much by state, and what that means for telehealth

• How state legislation is starting to regulate AI in clinical settings

• The privacy guardrails Stephen uses in his own practice to protect client data

Connect with Stephen Ferrara:
Website: https://www.ainurseacademy.ai | https://www.drstephenferraranp.com 

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