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Carol S Bond1

  • 1Institute of Health and Community Studies, Bournemouth University, England. cbond@bournemouth.ac.uk

Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|November 15, 2006
PubMed
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New nursing students demonstrate limited internet skills, struggling with information retrieval and security. Enhanced digital literacy training is crucial for their professional development and patient care.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Informatics
  • Digital Health Literacy
  • Information Science

Background:

  • Effective internet use is essential for nurses' professional practice and meeting patient information needs.
  • Assessing the digital literacy of incoming nursing students is vital for curriculum development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the internet access, usage patterns, and self-perceived skills of new student nurses.
  • To identify gaps in digital literacy among student nurses compared to professional standards.

Main Methods:

  • A study was conducted with a cohort of new student nurses.
  • Data collection focused on internet access, types of use (World Wide Web, email), and skill proficiency.
  • Self-assessment of skills was compared against external benchmarks like the European Computer Driving Licence.

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Main Results:

  • Student nurses primarily use the internet for basic World Wide Web browsing and email.
  • Proficiency is low for tasks beyond simple navigation, including efficient information retrieval and email security checks (virus scanning).
  • A significant disconnect exists between students' self-assessed skill levels and objective performance standards.

Conclusions:

  • Nurse education programs must explicitly address the digital literacy skills required for qualified practice.
  • Curricula should integrate comprehensive training opportunities to develop essential internet navigation, information evaluation, and cybersecurity skills.
  • Addressing these digital skill deficits is paramount for preparing competent, practice-ready nurses.