Postmodernism describes a way of thinking which has become pervasive in the Western world and has influenced education over the last generation. Postmodernists believe that truth is an artificial illusion, misused by people and special interest groups in order to gain power over others. In essence, this philosophy describes the world we live in today […]
Postmodern Education Influence: Part 1 of 2
The postmodernism philosophical approach fits into my personal beliefs. Postmodernism describes a broad movement that developed in the mid- to late-20th century across philosophy, the arts, architecture, and criticism which marked a departure from modernism. In a postmodern world, everything is up for grabs because postmodernism believes that there are no truths and no right […]
Nursing Documentation And The Electronic Health Record: Part 2 Of 2
Barriers Barriers nurses face as they transition from paper to electronic charting, as described by Kunz (2010), were the logon and logoff process, dead computer batteries, missing power cords, misplaced laptops, resistance to change, and time management. On the other hand, Berner (2008) explained challenges encountered from using electronic systems, according to the general agreement […]
Nursing Documentation and the Electronic Health Record: Part 1 of 2
Nursing Documentation and the Electronic Health Record There is enormous pressure on all health care providers to document care in a succinct, accurate, and focused manner towards clinical outcomes. Due to the metamorphic nature of America’s health care system, it comes as no surprise that patient care documentation must follow suit in moving from paper-based […]
Taking Off The Blinders Through Education: Part 4 Of 4
Technology is changing the nature of nursing education and will continue to do so by way of distance learning. Distance learning is made possible through learning management systems [LMS] software such as WebCT, Blackboard, Desire2Learn, and Moodle. These software systems include informational tools such as syllabi and rosters as well as social tools such as […]