What do Nursing Students’ Stories Reveal about the Development of their Technological Skills and Digital Identity? A Narrative Inquiry
Rapid developments in information technology and social media have revolutionized the nursing profession. E-learning, which is the use of technology in education delivery, is arguably the most significant change in nursing education since the move from training in hospitals to post-secondary institutions (Button, Harrington & Belan, 2014). Due to the time-sensitive delivery of effective and precise decisions, nurses entering the profession are required to demonstrate high adaptability and proficiency in the latest technologies. Today’s nursing students will graduate into a workforce that will require them to not only skillfully navigate information systems and social media, but also be able to consolidate their research findings into a superior point-of-care practice (McKenzie & Murray, 2010). Exploring nursing students’ technological skills and digital identities during their education is a vital aspect of determining their preparedness in becoming competent and capable nurses upon graduation.
This article was written on 13 Mar 2020, and is filled under Volume 15 2020, Volume 15 No 1.
