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Development of a student nurse practitioner computerized clinical log
1Family Nurse Practitioner Program, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio School School of Nursing, San Antonio, Texas 78284-7951, USA. Longworth@UTHSCSA.edu
Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
|April 5, 2002
Summary
Family nurse practitioner students developed a computerized clinical log to track over 4,000 patient encounters. This educational tool enhances data management for students and future healthcare professionals.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Family nurse practitioner (FNP) programs require robust clinical documentation training.
- Effective clinical logging is essential for student learning and professional development.
- Existing methods may lack efficiency or comprehensive data analysis capabilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and refinement of a computerized clinical log for FNP students.
- To evaluate the utility of a Microsoft Access database for clinical data management.
- To explore the implications of a digital clinical log for educational and employment contexts.
Main Methods:
- A computerized clinical log was iteratively developed and revised over three academic semesters.
- Family nurse practitioner students utilized Microsoft Access for data entry.
- Statistical Packages for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was employed for data analysis.
Main Results:
- The computerized log successfully documented over 4,000 patient encounters across three semesters.
- The iterative development process refined the log's functionality and usability.
- The database provided a rich dataset for analysis and review.
Conclusions:
- The computerized clinical log serves as an effective educational tool for FNP students.
- The database has significant implications for curriculum development and assessment.
- This digital approach prepares students for data management in professional practice.