COMPUTE

R IN
NURSING
RESEARC
H PROF. SR .THERESE JOSE S.H.
MSc.(N),M.B.A. Pursuing PHD
VICE-PRINCIPAL
HOLY FAMILY COLLEGE OF
NURSING THODUPUZHA
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Application of computer in nursing

Computers enable nurses to quickly access
important information about your health or illness
and your treatment plan from your electronic
health record. Nurses can access information
such as your laboratory test and x-ray results and
health reports from other health-care team
members to give you the best care possible.

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Application of computer in health care

Major uses of computers in medicine
include hospital information system, data
analysis in medicine, medical imaging
laboratory
computing, computer assisted medical decisio
n making, care of critically ill
patients, computer assisted therapy and so on

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What computer skills do nurses need?

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System.
Electronic Prescriptions, e-Prescribing. Personal
Digital Assistants. Voice recognition technology
in mobile healthcare settings .How does
technology help in nursing?
Technology in Nursing has many benefits: faster
communication, efficient charting, increased
patient safety, faster lab results and improved
scheduling are just a few. Physical exertion is
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What are the basic computer skills?

While basic computer skills include knowing how to
type, understanding social media and having general
web skills, there are several more to consider, such as:
 Productivity software.
 Operating systems.
 Presentation software.
 Digital marketing.
 Computer programming.
 Graphic design.
 Communication tools.
 Database management.
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What are the jobs skills needed in nursing?

Top 10 Soft Skills for Nurses
 Communication.
 Attitude and confidence.
 Teamwork.
 Networking.
 Critical thinking and creative problem solving.
 Professionalism.
 Empathy.
 Conflict resolution.
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Nursing curriculums and nurse leaders are called to teach, role
model, and guide current and future nurses in the development of
soft skills that will lead to development of emotional
intelligence. Presented below is a list of the top ten soft skills
nurses need:
 Communication
 Attitude and confidence
 Teamwork
 Networking
 Critical thinking and creative problem solving
 Professionalism
 Empathy
 Conflict resolution
 Adaptability
 Initiative and strong work ethic
A successful nursing career is not just defined by educational
degree, certifications, and hard clinical skills, but also in the
ability to use soft skills to foster excellent patient outcomes and
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