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Computer use in staff development. A national survey

A M McDaniel1, C Matlin, P R Elmer

  • 1Department of Environments for Health, Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, USA.

Journal for Nurses in Staff Development : JNSD : Official Journal of the National Nursing Staff Development Organization
|July 29, 1998
PubMed
Summary

A national survey found that informatics and computer use are significant concerns for nursing staff development professionals. These findings highlight the need to prepare nurse educators for evolving technology in healthcare education.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Informatics
  • Healthcare Education Technology
  • Professional Development

Background:

  • The National Nursing Staff Development Organization (NNSDO) recognized the growing importance of informatics in nursing.
  • A national survey was initiated to understand the current landscape of computer utilization within nursing staff development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the extent of computer use in nursing staff development programs nationwide.
  • To identify key informatics issues and concerns among nursing staff development professionals.
  • To inform future educational strategies for nurse educators.

Main Methods:

  • A national survey was distributed to members of the National Nursing Staff Development Organization.
  • More than 600 members completed the survey, providing quantitative data.

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  • Focus groups were conducted at the NNSDO annual convention to gather qualitative insights.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant number of nursing staff development professionals expressed concern regarding informatics and computer use.
    • Survey responses indicated a widespread interest in understanding and addressing technology integration challenges.
    • Focus group discussions corroborated the survey findings, highlighting specific issues.

    Conclusions:

    • Informatics is a critical area of focus for nursing staff development.
    • There is a clear need for enhanced training and support for nurse educators in utilizing computer technology.
    • The findings have direct implications for curriculum development in preparing future nurse educators.