NURS FPX 6109 Assessment 1 Vila Health: Educational Technology Needs Assessment NURS-FPX 6109 Integrating Technology into Nursing Education

 

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Educational Technology Needs Assessment

This report aims to evaluate how St. Anthony Medical Center (SAMC) incorporates technology in nursing education. It will carefully analyze the implementation of technology by nurses in the education context, compare it to the desired state and suggest recommendations for addressing any gaps identified. The ultimate goal is to create an overview that can guide improvements in the use of technology for nursing practices at SAMC.

Description of Current Use of Educational Technology

At SAMC, educational technology plays a role in both the environment and ongoing professional development programs for nurses. One key aspect is the utilization of e-learning platforms. Through SAMCs Learning Management System (LMS) nurses have access to a range of courses covering various topics such as disease management, patient care protocols, and internal procedures. These interactive modules include quizzes and evaluations. Provide certificates upon completion, contributing significantly to the growth of the nursing staff (Mahdavi Ardestani et al., 2023). In the arena of hands-on training, SAMC harnesses high-fidelity simulation and virtual reality technologies. This approach, especially utilized in procedural training and emergency response drills, offers a safe environment for nurses to replicate real-life scenarios and improve their skills and competencies.

In the clinical context, the Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) plays a crucial role. The CDSS provides real-time guidance, assisting in the decision-making processes, and ensuring adherence to medical guidelines and best practices (Ahmed et al., 2023).There are some uncertainties that would have improved the evaluation. Firstly, there seems to be a variance in the usage of these technologies among the nursing staff, with comfort and tech-savviness playing significant roles. The lack of granular data on individual nurse engagement with these resources and its correlation with their clinical performance outcomes is a crucial missing piece for a more comprehensive description. Secondly, the critique of the CDSS for not being current, particularly during the recent opioid crisis, raises questions about the frequency and sources of system updates.

NURS FPX 6109 Assessment 1 Vila Health: Educational Technology Needs Assessment

Detailed information on the CDSS’s update process, including who is responsible, what research they rely upon, and how often updates occur, would provide a more definitive picture of its efficacy. Moreover, there are some assumptions underlying this analysis, which are access to same resources and individual comfort of using technology. It also assumes that the CDSS’s lack of current information directly impacts patient care, but without more specific usage data and outcomes, this relationship is not definitively established. 

Comparison of Current and Desired State of Educational Technology

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Strength	Weakness	Opportunities	Threats
Existence of a foundation of educational technology, including a Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS), e-learning resources, and simulation training equipment. Potential of these tools to enhance clinical skills and improve patient care outcomes when utilized effectively.	Outdated content of the CDSS. Inconsistent usage of e-learning resources and simulation training among the nurses. Discrepancy in technological comfort and proficiency among the nursing staff, impacting the adoption and effective use of these resources.	Significant potential for improvement by addressing the identified weaknesses. Update the CDSS with the most recent research and best practice guidelines. Enhance accessibility and user-friendliness of e-learning resources. More consistent integration of simulation training into the continuing professional education curriculum. Broadening of learning content to equip nurses with diverse knowledge and skills.