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Computer literacy in nursing education. An overview.

V B Newbern

    The Nursing Clinics of North America
    |September 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Computer literacy is now essential for nursing, evolving from basic use to advanced integration in education and practice. Overcoming challenges in implementation is key to unlocking its profound potential for teaching and learning.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Health Informatics
    • Educational Technology

    Background:

    • Computer literacy is increasingly recognized as a vital skill for nursing professionals.
    • Early adoption by nurse educators identified the computer's potential beyond record-keeping.
    • The evolution of computer use in nursing education has shifted from learning about computers to learning with them.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the growing importance of computer literacy in nursing education.
    • To examine the transition of computer use in nursing coursework.
    • To identify challenges and potentials of integrating computer technology in nursing.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of the evolution of computer technology in nursing education.
    • Analysis of the shift from traditional computer use to computer-assisted instruction and advanced applications.
    • Identification of barriers to faculty and student computer competency.

    Main Results:

    • Computer use in nursing education has expanded significantly with the advent of microcomputers.
    • Graduate and undergraduate nursing students utilize computers for literature searches, data analysis, and computer-assisted instruction.
    • Challenges include faculty/student motivation, resource allocation, inter-institutional cooperation, software availability, and practice integration.

    Conclusions:

    • Computer competency is becoming a requirement for both nursing students and faculty.
    • Despite implementation challenges, the potential for computer technology in nursing education is vast, offering profound possibilities for teaching, learning, and research.
    • Overcoming barriers is crucial to fully realize the benefits of technology, such as overcoming geographical constraints and sharing resources.

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