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Computer and information literacy in post-qualifying education.

Ian J Cole¹, Amanda Kelsey

¹Lecturer in Information and Communication Technology, Department of Health Sciences, University of York, C Block, Alcuin College, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, UK.

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Post-registered nurses and midwives showed deficits in computer and information literacy skills. Addressing these educational technology challenges is crucial for their academic success.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Health Informatics
Digital Literacy

Background:

Effective higher education requires computer literacy and information retrieval skills.
Nurses and midwives pursuing undergraduate studies need these competencies.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the computer and information literacy knowledge of post-registered nurses and midwives.
To identify deficits in these essential academic skills.

Main Methods:

A self-assessment questionnaire was administered to students in summer 2000.
The study focused on undergraduate nursing and midwifery students at a university department.

Main Results:

Students demonstrated significant deficits in both computer literacy and information retrieval.
Identified gaps in essential digital skills required for advanced study.

Conclusions:

The study highlights a need for targeted training in computer and information literacy for nursing and midwifery students.
Structural and functional barriers to computer use in nursing education must be addressed.