This study explores nurses' perspectives on privacy and ethical concerns regarding the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare settings. Using Van Manen’s hermeneutic phenomenology, the research collected qualitative data through interviews with 20 nurses from four major tertiary hospitals in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The findings highlight six key themes: ethical dimensions of AI integration, privacy challenges in healthcare AI, balancing innovation and ethical practice, human touch vs. technological progress, patient-centered care in the AI era, and ethical preparedness and education. Nurses emphasize the importance of informed decision-making, adherence to ethical guidelines, maintaining patient privacy, and balancing technological advancements with ethical considerations. They also stress the need for enhanced training and education on ethical AI use, interdisciplinary collaboration, and organizational support for ethical decision-making. The study underscores the critical role of nurses in ensuring responsible AI adoption and maintaining patient-centered care while upholding ethical standards.This study explores nurses' perspectives on privacy and ethical concerns regarding the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare settings. Using Van Manen’s hermeneutic phenomenology, the research collected qualitative data through interviews with 20 nurses from four major tertiary hospitals in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The findings highlight six key themes: ethical dimensions of AI integration, privacy challenges in healthcare AI, balancing innovation and ethical practice, human touch vs. technological progress, patient-centered care in the AI era, and ethical preparedness and education. Nurses emphasize the importance of informed decision-making, adherence to ethical guidelines, maintaining patient privacy, and balancing technological advancements with ethical considerations. They also stress the need for enhanced training and education on ethical AI use, interdisciplinary collaboration, and organizational support for ethical decision-making. The study underscores the critical role of nurses in ensuring responsible AI adoption and maintaining patient-centered care while upholding ethical standards.