You don't need to be a 'techy'

While you were working, have you ever wondered if there was a better way of
doing something? You are probably right. Technology can facilitate a new
way of providing patient care. The use of technology in healthcare is
called electronic healthcare or eHealth.

Learning what technology is available, how to use and the benefits to
patient care can be overwhelming. At times you may feel it's easier to
continue with the current ways of doing things. I agree it probably is
easier. Speaking up for a change requires time spent learning about
eHealth, leadership and courage. The personal growth and reward in watching
the change unfold make it all worth it in the end.

Take it from me; you don't need to be an expert in all things "techy". You
just need to have a passion for learning, and providing exemplary patient
care. Before I got involved in eHealth I had been a nurse for eight
months, and didn't have much experience in nursing or eHealth.

So you might be wondering; where should I begin? Taking the RNAO eHealth
workshop and volunteering in projects helped me build the skills and
knowledge I would later need. I encourage you to take advantage of the
Registered Nurses Associations online courses, workshops, toolkits, and peer
mentors. Many of these resources are free and provide you with the knowledge
and leaderships skills to integrate eHealth technology in your practice. I
hope you're up for the challenge!

http://www.rnao.org/Page.asp?PageID=924&ContentID=3156

(The first ten people to register for the online eHealth and Every Nurse
course get a $50.00 gift certificate for an RNAO course. )