Importance of Computer in Nursing | CHAPTER 1 | Computer and Information Technology
Importance of Computer in Nursing – This book covers the entire syllabus of “Computer & Information Technology” prescribed by the BNMC for B.Sc. in Nursing Science & Diploma in Nursing Science & Midwifery students. We tried to accommodate the latest information and topics.
This book is an examination setup according to the teachers’ lectures and examination questions. We hope in touch with the book students’ knowledge will be upgraded and flourished. The unique way of presentation may make your reading of the book a pleasurable experience.
Importance of Computer in Nursing
Importance of Computer in Nursing:
Several different tasks in the nursing field are now easier and more comfortable to do, which directly influences the proper treatment of patients. Tasks like reviewing clinical records, stock of medicines and other procedures are now done in a matter of minutes with the aid of computers. The importance of computers in nursing are virtually endless.
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Stock of Medicines
One of the major advantages of computers in nursing is that a basic system permits the nurses to have an updated record of the medicine the hospital have in stock.
Therefore, when making inventories, the process is much faster and accurate in order to always have a full stock of all the medicines needed to treat patients.
Computers also allow making a description of each medicine, including side effects, composition and uses.
Clinical Records
Computers allow nurses to get the patient’s clinical records in a matter of minutes. It’s not necessary for nurses to wade through stacks of papers and files anymore.
Also, if the patient has ever been treated in a specific medical institution, the hospital interconnected network allows nurses to ask online for their patient’s clinical records and receive an immediate response.
Improving Patient Treatment and Follow-ups
Nurses now use electronic health records to record and review prescribed medications.
They also use software programs and apps to manage patient medications. These programs and apps help nurses not only avoid medication errors, they also prevent unintended drug interactions.
Once a medical facility assigns an identification number to a patient,nurses can retrieve the patient’s health record and verify medication orders before they administer any prescriptions.
They also document the care that was provided and make recommendations about patient treatments.
Software and electronic device apps also help nurses update patient records, using diagnostic and treatment codes, instead of paper charts and whiteboards.
Computer security technology also helps nurses keep patient records private.
Research
Computers in nursing today contain huge medical libraries open to research and study. Nurses, during their college years and when working in a hospital, need to keep updated constantly. Online data bases of medical cases from all around the world, medicine researches, and treatment comparisons are essential to their professional growth.
