Abstract

Utilization of iPad with sophomore BSN students in skills lab and clinical sites to document patient data, and upload assignments. Our goal was to simulate the electronic medium utilized in the clinical setting, improve IT literacy and reduce overall expenses. There were challenges, rewards, and lessons learned for future success.

Author Details

Lu Ann V. Reed, MSN, CRRN, BC-RN, LNHA, UC College of Nursing, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Tasha Turner-Bicknell, DNP, RN, College of Nursing, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Sigma Membership

Beta Iota

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Information Technology, Mobile Computing Device, Undergraduate Nursing Education

Conference Name

Leadership Connection 2018

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2018

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Transforming nursing education: Utilization of the iPad in laboratory and clinical settings

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Utilization of iPad with sophomore BSN students in skills lab and clinical sites to document patient data, and upload assignments. Our goal was to simulate the electronic medium utilized in the clinical setting, improve IT literacy and reduce overall expenses. There were challenges, rewards, and lessons learned for future success.