How has the popularity of the Internet affected the nursing profession?
It has an impact; you see online degrees, online education, everything is done through the web and internet, my job and position is dependent on it. We have to be internet savvy, whether we like it or not. It’s integrated into nursing education, and clinical documentation is going electronic across the country; it’s in every facet of what we do. Best patient care tip for a novice? If you are not sure, that is not a failure; if you don’t know what to do, always reach out to to your staff, to your mentors, your preceptors, your colleagues. Always strive to improve. We’re always students, we’re always learning. I’ve always stopped and asked for help when unsure Never be afraid to ask the question and to challenge if necessary. A big part of the job is to be the educator and be a resource for information.
