Some goals I have for the profession and for myself is becoming more involve in research and use of technology. I believe that knowledge is vital in the coming years. We cannot be left behind in the development of new techonologies. I believe that nurses can easily be involve by continuing their education. Advancement in technology such as genetics and its use to map out potential diseases or curing diseases are potentially to be the next step in nursing. If nurses are unable to attain this knowledge we cannot possibly give the most quality care. Science and technology is continually evolving to improve patient care. As a professional we should endure and promote excellence within ourselves. Utlizing patient monitoring systems, computerized medication administration, interactive computer communication and computerized documentation has allowed us to spend more time with our patient and has proven to improve outcomes of most patients, therefore new innovative ways to improve care shouldn't be veiwed as something negative. I believe that if we are involve in the design and application of new technology it will improve our roles in healthcare and gain more autonomy. Autonomy is what we need, is it not? To be recognized as professionals and capable of saving a patients life without having constant direct consult from a physician to make valuable decisions is something we as nurses have been longing for. Therefore knowledge in nursing informatics would be valuable. The use of technology will continually advance and is almost unlimited to where it is going. Nurses must paved the way of where this profession is going by integrating and promoting use of technology throughout nursing programs and continued education.
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