The need for innovative technologies in healthcare education and service has never been greater. The 3 original articles in this Topic provide key insights on essential aspects of the use of technology in nursing. The topic explores concepts such as “user-driven” and “disruptive” innovations; and creativity. Early nursing involvement in the introduction of a new technology in the patient care environment and use of simulation techniques as a vital educational link between didactic content and sound clinical experience are also discussed.
Overview and Summary
Articles
- Improving Communication With Low-Income Women Using Today’s Technology
Nancy J. Cibulka, PhD, RN, WHNP-BC, FNP-BC; Harry W. Fischer, MA; Anna J. Fischer, BFA (March 26, 2012) - Promoting Safe Use of Medical Devices
Sonia C. Swayze, RN, MA; Suzanne E. Rich, RN, MA, CT (October 17, 2011) - Integrating YouTube into the Nursing Curriculum
Leighsa Sharoff, EdD, RN, NPP, AHN-BC (August 17, 2011) - Unlocking the Power of Innovation
Barbara A. Blakeney, RN, MS; Penny Ford Carleton, RN, MS, MPA, MSc; Chris McCarthy, MPH, MBA; Edward Coakley, RN, MSN, MA, Med (May 31, 2009) - The Critical Nature of Early Nursing Involvement for Introducing New Technologies
Heather N. Weckman, MS, CNL-BC, BSN, RN-BC; Sandra K. Janzen, MS, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN (May 31, 2009) - Simulation Techniques to Bridge the Gap Between Novice and Competent Healthcare Professionals
Susan Jenkins Galloway, MSN, RN (May 31, 2009)
Columns
General Letters to the Editor
- Letter to the Editor by Mullen on Improving Communication with Low-Income Women Using Today’s Technology
Beth Mullen, BSN, RN, CCM (January 11, 2013) - Reply by Cibulka, Fischer, & Fischer to Mullen on Improving Communication with Low-Income Women Using Today’s Technology
Nancy Cibulka, PhD, RN, WHNP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP; Harry W. Fischer, MA; Anna J. Fischer, BFA, M.P.P (January 11, 2013)
- Letter to the Editor to Nursing Technologies: Innovation and Implementation
Flora Rahimaghaei, MSc, BSc PhD Candidate (June 26, 2009)