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Aims: This study was conducted to examine (1) whether AI literacy was positively associated with AI self-efficacy and AI attitudes and (2) whether AI self-efficacy mediated the relationship between AI literacy and AI attitudes. Methods: A cross-sectional survey using convenience sampling was conducted with 100 prelicensure nursing students in New York City. Data were collected using the AI Literacy Scale (AILS), AI Self-Efficacy Scale (AISES), and Generative AI Attitude Scale (GAIAS). Correlation and path analyses were performed using SPSS and Amos 30.0. Results: The participants had a mean age of 30.25 years, and 71% were women. AI literacy and AI self-efficacy were both positively associated with AI attitudes (all p &lt; 0.001). Path analysis showed that AI literacy significantly predicted AI self-efficacy (\u03b2 = 0.39, p &lt; 0.001) and AI attitudes (\u03b2 = 0.28, p = 0.003). AI self-efficacy significantly predicted AI attitudes (\u03b2 = 0.31, p = 0.001) and partially mediated the relationship between AI literacy and AI attitudes. Conclusions: AI self-efficacy partially mediated the relationship between AI literacy and AI attitudes. Nursing curricula may benefit from structured AI education that integrates guided GenAI practice, case-based learning, and faculty feedback. 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