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Strategies for getting students on the information superhighway
J J Miller1, L Piper, D A Tucker
1Tallahassee Memorial Regional Medical Center, USA.
Nurse Educator
|December 31, 1997
Summary
Many nurses lack formal education in using internet and computer technology for healthcare. A survey showed nurses effectively use computers but not internet resources, prompting user-friendly strategies.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Health Informatics
- Digital Literacy
Background:
- Nurses often report insufficient formal education for utilizing internet and computer technology in healthcare settings.
- Effective integration of digital health resources is crucial for modern nursing practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the gap in nurses' ability to effectively use internet resources for healthcare information and communication.
- To develop and implement strategies for enhancing nurses' digital literacy and resource utilization.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted at a baccalaureate nursing school to evaluate computer and internet resource usage among nurses.
- Post-survey, strategies were implemented to improve the user-friendliness of internet resources for nursing communication and information gathering.
Main Results:
- Survey results indicated near-universal computer use (nearly 100%) among participants.
- However, a significant deficiency was observed in the effective utilization of available internet resources by nurses.
Conclusions:
- Formal education and targeted strategies are necessary to bridge the digital divide in nursing.
- Making internet resources more user-friendly can improve nurses' access to vital healthcare information and communication tools.