Devices & Technology

The practice of nursing is constantly changing, due in part to technological advances. NurseZone's Devices & Technology articles help you keep up with the latest developments, including new medical devices, advanced nursing technology and specialized nursing tools that help nurses and their patients.

Engaging Nurses in HIT is Critical to Its Success

Feb. 5, 2010 - As federal funds begin to revolutionize health information technology (HIT), nurses will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing electronic medical records. Many are already on the cusp of making computerized reform a reality, and some are even finding new career opportunities along the way.

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Five Key Trends in Health Care Technology

Jan. 15, 2010 - As we begin a new decade, the health care industry has secured its place as one of the country's top issues for the coming year and beyond. Consumer-driven care and quality reporting are becoming widespread; organizations continue to push for a nationwide electronic health record; the need for increased health information technology (IT) persists; and health care reform is imminent.

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New Developments in Medical Device Safety

Nov. 20, 2009 - Nurses work with medical devices in many patient care activities, and the input from practicing nurses has helped improve the packaging and safety of these products.

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The L&D App: Remote Monitoring Connects OB...

Nov. 6, 2009 - If you are a busy obstetrician, nurse midwife or L&D nurse, monitoring patients in labor while providing other essential patient care services can be a challenge. Now, as the commercials say, “There’s an app for that.”

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The HIV Post-Exposure Widget: Providing Help in a...

Oct. 16, 2009 - You, or your patient, have just been exposed to HIV. Quick!  What do you do? 

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GPS Now Tracking More Patients with Alzheimer’s,...

In today’s GPS-guided society, many of us would be completely turned around without technology telling us where to go. It directs us in our cars and even comes programmed into our cell phones. With this ever-present need to avoid being lost, it is no wonder that GPS technology is also being used to help us keep track of our loved ones—particularly those whose aging minds prevent them from keeping track of themselves.

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