Technology as Knowledge

As alluded to before, the nursing profession has come such a long way in regards to technology. As I continue to research this topic so much is available. Some of those advances include: electronic charting, best practices, evidence based practice, Robotics, and research to name a few. The original model would not recognize this profession.
Technology has allowed nursing profession to be a valuable asset to health care.The opportunity for an Associate Degree or Diploma Nurse to complete a four year degree while studying on-line really works for me. Imagine this, there is even a program, that allows a nurse to be come a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Gone are the days of mounds of paper charting, it is all computerized, simply point and click. Nurses gather and track information regarding a number of disease processes, extrapolate information and create best practice guidelines.
Physician are now required at most major facilities, to utilize technology by electronically inputting their orders. This technological advancement has saved the bedside nurse time;there is no longer a need to call the physician back to clarify a hand written order. More importantly the number of patient errors related to inability to read hand writing has been significantly decreased. I will continue to blog and research how technology as knowledge impacts my profession-nursing.

References

http://www.nln.org/nlnjournal/infotrends.htm

http://www.aornjournal.org/

http://www.nursezone.com/Nursing-News-Events/more-news/High-Tech-Nursing-Top-New-Gadgets-and-Trends_31984.aspx