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Nursing the community in cyberspace

M Hern1, T Weitkamp, D Haag

  • 1College of Nursing and Health, University of Cincinnati, OH 45221-0038, USA. marcia.hern@uc.edu

Computers in Nursing
|December 24, 1997
PubMed
Summary

University of Cincinnati nursing faculty are leveraging the internet to provide health promotion information and enhance nursing education. This initiative expands nursing practice into the digital realm, creating new curriculum opportunities.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Health Promotion
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • The nursing profession is increasingly extending its reach into community settings.
  • Health promotion strategies are adapting to the digital landscape, often termed the 'information superhighway'.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the utilization of the internet by nursing faculty for health promotion.
  • To highlight the development of new educational linkages through online platforms.

Main Methods:

  • Nursing faculty from the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing and Health are utilizing the internet.
  • Health care information is disseminated through an online platform called NetWellness.

Main Results:

  • NetWellness serves as a platform for nursing practice in the digital space.
  • Faculty are identifying novel connections to integrate into the College's curriculum.

Conclusions:

  • The internet, exemplified by NetWellness, is a viable site for nursing practice and health promotion.
  • Online initiatives offer opportunities for curriculum enhancement in nursing education.

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