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The Nurse-Engineer: A New Role to Improve Nurse Technology Interface and Patient Care Device Innovations
Mary Ellen Smith Glasgow1, Alison Colbert2, John Viator3
1Nu Eta, Dean and Professor, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Summary
Innovative collaborations between biomedical engineering and nursing are crucial for advancing healthcare technology. Joint educational programs prepare nurse-engineers to develop novel solutions, improving patient care and outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Innovation
Background:
- Complex health issues necessitate interdisciplinary professional teams.
- Integrating biomedical engineering with nursing enhances technology-nurse interaction and innovation.
- A joint nursing-engineering degree prepares professionals for advanced healthcare solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe two innovative biomedical engineering and nursing collaborations.
- To educate professionals in healthcare technology development.
- To foster new knowledge and innovations in patient care devices and simulation.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on nursing innovation and engineering.
- Development and description of two joint nursing-engineering degree programs.
- Focus on interdisciplinary training and exposure for students.
Main Results:
- Innovative programs advance healthcare technology.
- Maximized potential for nursing profession in creative solution design.
- Enhanced skills and knowledge for biomedical engineering and nursing students.
Conclusions:
- Nurse and engineer collaborations are vital for patient care device innovation.
- Leveraging nurse ingenuity leads to significant patient care improvements.
- Missed opportunities in care improvement occur without active nurse engagement in innovation.
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