Internet application

A Web application (Web app) is

an application program that is stored on a
remote server and delivered over the
Internet through a browser interface.
An application, also referred to as an
application program or application
software, is a computer software
package that performs a specific
function directly for an end user or, in
some cases, for another application.

Common Internet Applications &

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Web based Tools
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Systems Most major EHR platforms
like Epic, Cerner, MEDITECH have
web-based portals that allow nurses
and clinicians to access patient
records, document care, place orders,
view results from any internet-
connected device.
Telehealth/Virtual Care Platforms
Applications like AmWell, Doxy.me,
Updox allow nurses to conduct virtual
visits, remote patient monitoring, and
follow-ups over secure video
 Common Internet Applications &
Web based Tools
. Online Reference Tools Web
applications give nurses access to
drug references (Epocrates,
Micromedex), clinical calculators,
care plan resources, and evidence-
based practice guidelines
(UpToDate).
. Data Analytics/Visualization
Dashboards Web-based analytics
and reporting tools (Tableau,
QlikView) allow nurses to view
quality metrics, patient population
Common Internet Applications &
Web based Tools
. Online Courseware/Training
Modules Nursing education and staff
training increasingly utilizes web-
based learning management systems
and self-paced elearning modules.
. Inventory/Supply Chain
Management Web apps help manage
medical supply levels, place orders,
track deliveries across facilities.
 Personal Digital
Assistant
P.D.A.
A personal digital assistant, also known as a
handheld PC, is a variety mobile device which
functions as a personal information manager.
PDAs have been mostly displaced by the
widespread adoption of highly capable
smartphones, in particular those based on iOS
and Android.

PDA

• However, for the vast majority of nursing

information systems in 2024, PDAs have largely
been supplanted by more capable and user-
friendly technologies such as:

› Smartphones/Phablets
› Tablets
› Digital Pens
› Wearables (smart watches, AR/VR headsets)
› Secure Messaging Apps
› Cloud-Based EMR/EHR Software
 PDA
• While PDAs were revolutionary mobile devices
for their time, their limited capabilities, user
interfaces, and lack of connectivity options make
them obsolete for most modern nursing
informatics needs in 2024. Their historical impact
was significant, but their current usage is likely
extremely limited.

WIRELESS DEVICES
Wireless technology describes electronic devices
that communicate without cords using radio
frequency signals. Wireless technology is used in a
variety of modern device to provide convenience and
greater mobility, and wireless devices play an
important role in voice and Internet communications.
 Wireless Devices
• Smartphones and Tablets Mobile devices like
smartphones and tablets allow nurses to access
electronic health records (EHRs), document care,
scan barcodes, and communicate securely from
anywhere. Apps like Epic Haiku/Canto are
designed for these devices.

Wireless Devices
• Barcode Scanners Wireless
barcode scanners allow nurses to
verify medication administration,
specimen collection, blood
product matching, and other tasks
at the bedside by scanning
barcoded wristbands and
products.
• Voice Communication Badges
Voice badges with wireless
capacity allow nurses to
communicate hands-free, control
devices by voice, and access
 Wireless Devices
• RFID Tracking Radio-
frequency identification (RFID)
tags and readers can wirelessly
track locations of equipment,
patients, staff, and supplies in
real-time within a facility.
• Telemetry Devices Wireless
telemetry units monitor patients'
vital signs like ECG, respiration,
and blood pressure remotely,
transmitting data to central
nursing stations.

Wireless Devices
• Smart Pumps Intelligent infusion
pumps with wireless connectivity can
integrate drug libraries, provider order
entry, and EHR documentation to
enhance IV medication safety.
• Wearable Biosensors Wireless
wearable biosensors like smart
patches or wristbands can
continuously monitor patients' vitals,
movements, and other data,
transmitting it to the EHR.
 Wireless Devices

• Wireless VoIP Phones WiFi-enabled VoIP phone

handsets give nurses voice communication
abilities from anywhere within the facility's
wireless coverage.

Wireless Device

• The key benefits of deploying these wireless

nursing technologies include increased mobility,
reduced transcription errors, streamlined
documentation, continuous monitoring
capabilities, and improved response times. As
facilities enhance WiFi infrastructure, wireless
device usage will continue growing.
 Email
messages distributed by electronic means
from one computer user to one or more
recipients via a network.
 Bookmark
noun:
a strip of leather, cardboard, or other material
used to mark one's place in a book.

verb:
record the address of (a website, file, etc.) to
enable quick access in future.

Two-way Video Teleconferencing

Videoconferencing (or video conference)
means to conduct a conference between two
or more participants at different sites by using
computer networks to transmit audio and
video data. For example, a point-to-point
(two-person) video conferencing system
works much like a video telephone.
A point-to-point videoconference is a type
of videoconference that is limited to two
locations, versus a multi-point
videoconference, which may include more
than two locations.

Video Conferencing systems can be connected to

one another directly in a Point-to-Point session, or
they can be connected in groups in what are
called multipoint video conference calls. Three
way video conference meetings, four way video
conference meetings and more are all called
"multipoint video conferences".
 Facetime

FaceTime is Apple's video and audio calling service.

Think of it as a phone that uses your Wi-Fi or cellular
data connection instead of traditional phone lines. You
can use it from any iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Mac, to
call anyone else using any one of those devices.

Text Messaging
Text messaging, or texting, is the act of composing and
sending electronic messages, typically consisting of
alphabetic and numeric characters, between two or more
users of mobile devices, desktops/laptops, or other type
of compatible computer.
What is the difference between a
text message and a SMS
message?
SMS stands for Short Message
Service and is the most widely
used type of text messaging.
With a SMS, you can send a
message of up to 160 characters
to another device. Longer
messages are normally split up
into multiple messages. MMS
stands for Multimedia
Messaging Service.
Sending short text
messages to a device such
as a cellular phone, PDA or
pager. Text messaging is
used for messages that are
no longer than a few
hundred characters. The
term is usually applied to
messaging that takes place
between two or more
mobile devices.

Twitter now X is a free social networking microblogging

service that allows registered members to broadcast short
posts called tweets. Twitter members can broadcast tweets
and follow other users' tweets by using multiple platforms
and devices. Tweets and replies to tweets can be sent by
cell phone text message, desktop client or by posting at
the Twitter.com/ X.com website.
The default settings for Twitter are public. Unlike
Facebook or LinkedIn, where members need to
approve social connections, anyone can follow
anyone on publicTwitter. To weave tweets into a
conversation thread or connect them to a general
topic, members can add hashtags to a keyword in
their post. The hashtag, which acts like a meta tag,
is expressed as #keyword.

Tweets, which may include hyperlinks, are limited to

140 characters, due to the constraints of Twitter's Short
Message Service (SMS) delivery system. Because tweets
can be delivered to followers in real time, they might
seem like instant messages to the novice user. But unlike
IMs that disappear when the user closes the application,
tweets are also posted on the Twitter website. They are
permanent, they are searchable and they are public.
Anyone can search tweets on Twitter, whether they are a
member or not.
 Google
The term google itself is a creative spelling of googol
(equivalent to ten raised to the power of a hundred {10100 } )., a number
equal to 10 to the 100th power, or more colloquially, an
unfathomable (incapable of being fully explored or understood) number.
Googol was coined in the 1930s and is attributed to the
nine-year-old nephew of American mathematician
Edward Kasner.

in the language of ordinary or familiar conversation; informally.

"the storms hit several states along a corridor colloquially referred to as “tornado alley”"

Verb:
search for information about (someone or something) on the Internet using the search
engine Google.
"I recently googled my 7th grade teacher and found his current email address"

Eventually, they changed the name to Google; the name of

the search engine originated from a misspelling of the word
"googol", the number 1 followed by 100 zeros, which was
picked to signify that the search engine was intended to
provide large quantities of information.
Software: Google Station, Waze, Google Stadia, ...
Founders: Larry Page, Sergey Brin
Websites owned: Google Search, Google News, ...
Person: Sundar Pichai, Larry Page, Sergey Brin,
 Google
Google and its various products/services are
becoming increasingly integrated into nursing
information systems in several ways:

• Google Workspace (Formerly G Suite) Many

healthcare organizations utilize Google's cloud-
based productivity and collaboration tools like
Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google
Sheets, and Google Slides for communication,
documentation, and file sharing among nurses and
care teams.

Google
• Google Chrome/Chromebooks The
Chrome web browser and
Chromebook devices are often
adopted for accessing web-based
electronic health records (EHR)
systems and other healthcare
applications securely and cost-
effectively.
• Google Cloud Platform Healthcare
organizations may use Google Cloud
services like data storage, analytics,
machine learning, and app
hosting/deployment for various
 Google
• Google Fit/Google Health Nurses
can potentially integrate patient data
from Google's fitness/health tracking
platforms (wearables, apps) into
EHRs for a more comprehensive
health picture.
• Google Maps/Navigation Mapping
tools can assist with logistics like
routing home health nurses
efficiently or locating patients within
a facility during emergencies.

Google
• Google Voice/Video
Communication Products like
Google Meet, Google Voice, and
Google Duo enable
telehealth/virtual visits and secure
provider-patient communication
channels.
• Google Search/Scholar While not
EHR-integrated, nurses still utilize
Google's search engine and
Google Scholar extensively for
research, evidence-based practice
resources, and quick reference.
 Google

• Google Ads/Marketing Healthcare entities may

leverage Google Ads for recruiting nurses,
marketing services, promoting community
outreach programs, etc.
As Google's cloud, AI/ML, and digital health
capabilities grow, the company's presence in nursing
informatics/digital healthcare will likely keep
expanding, with providers seeking seamless
integration between Google's consumer/enterprise
solutions and clinical systems.
Internet
a global computer network providing a variety of
information and communication facilities, consisting
of interconnected networks using standardized
communication protocols (a system of rules that explain the
correct conduct and procedures to be followed in formal situation).
 The Internet, sometimes called simply
"the Net," is a worldwide system of
computer networks -- a network of
networks in which users at any one
computer can, if they have permission,
get information from any other
computer (and sometimes talk directly
to users at other computers).

Face books are directories of people in an organization with a

photograph of the person in each entry. These books were
distributed to everyone in the organization to familiarize them
with their co-workers.

Similarly, face books are published by colleges and universities

for students and teachers to familiarize themselves with the
institution's community.

Remember, Mark Zuckerberg originally wrote Facebook as a

social network for the student community in Harvard where he
himself was studying at that time. Social networks themselves
are not a new concept and have been around for many years.
Perhaps the name "Facebook" appealed to many people where
"Friendster", "Hi5" or "MySpace" did not.
Definition - What does Web 2.0 mean?
Web 2.0 is the name used to the describe the second generation of the
world wide web, where it moved static HTML (Hypertext
Markup Language). pages to a more interactive and dynamic web
experience. Web 2.0 is focused on the ability for people to collaborate
and share information online via social media, blogging and Web-
based communities.

Web 2.0 is pronounced web-two-point-o.

Stands for "Hypertext Markup Language." HTML is the language used to

create webpages. "Hypertext" refers to the hyperlinks that an HTML
page may contain. "Markup language" refers to the way tags are used to
define the page layout and elements within the page.
Below is an example of HTML used to define a basic webpage with a
title and a single paragraph of text.

Hypertext Markup Language, a

standardized system for tagging text
files to achieve font, color, graphic,
and hyperlink effects on World
Wide Web pages.

http = hypertext transfer protocol.

 A blog (shortening of “weblog”) is an
blog online journal or informational website
displaying information in the reverse
chronological order, with latest posts
appearing first. It is a platform where a
writer or even a group of writers share
their views on an individual subject.

noun:
a regularly updated website or web page, typically one
run by an individual or small group, that is written in
an informal or conversational style.

verb:
add new material to or regularly update a blog.

Wikipedia is another wiki word that has become ubiquitous.

... Wiki is Hawaiian for “fast; quick.” As a noun, wiki means
“a website that allows anyone to add, delete or revise content
by using a web browser.”
* A website that allows visitors to make changes, contribution,
or corrections.
 Interactive applications
• it is an application that allows users to interact with
audiovisual information via gamification, visualization,
and even VR/AR
• any application where you input information and you
gain immediate output
• the application interacts with you and what you input
• Enables participants to interact in real time

Source:
https://www.visartech.com/blog/what-is-interactive-app-and-how-business-
benefits/#:~:text=An%20interactive%20app%20term%20may,%2C%20and%20even%20VR%2FAR.

CORE ELEMENTS of Interactive

Application
 Core Elements
1. ART- Art here is the key element;
› a projection of how we see it, how we feel it
› helps people to see the outcome
2. VISION- perception of the outside world
through the prism of our senses
› the most important channel of perception for us is
a vision
› connects our brain with the outside world, so we
can interact with it a lot easier
› the most extensive and valuable information
channel
› Combined with other senses it can form a close-to-
reality picture in our mind even without seeing the

Core Elements
1. TECHNOLOGY- A tool that help us
understand each other and the world around
us through its projection.
› gave us a chance to carry the whole world’s
information inside our pockets
EXAMPLES:
➢ books, radio, TV, computers, and smartphones
➢ WebGL TECHNOLOGY- WebGL (web graphics
library) is a JavaScript application programming
interface (API) for implementing interactive web
graphics.

https://www.visartech.com/blog/interactive-3d-graphics-with-webgl/
Examples of Interactive Apps that
enhances audience /participants
active participation

• It is an app that you can gather the

instant result by using a code
• is the ultimate Q&A and polling
platform for live and virtual
meetings and events. It offers
interactive Q&A, live polls and
insights

an easy-to-use Q&A and polling platform for live,

Slido app remote or hybrid meetings, events, classes, and
webinars

Using the link below, TYPE A WORD ABOUT HOW YOU FEEL TODAY
Key in the code
OR go to the browser and type www.slido.com

SLIDO CODE: #6966284

https://app.sli.do/event/2Bmrw2C2feC
Cmg6GmTCHwp