Abstract:

This presentation will summarize an innovative technology-enhanced teaching-learning-practice approach that supports this model of client-centred, evidence-based nursing practice. Second year Collaborative BScN students at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Durham College (DC) were invited to participate in trialing the use of iPad mini devices for both practicum and classroom learning. Through this technology-based teaching-learning-practice innovation, both evidence and knowledge translation (patient teaching) strategies are placed in the hands of future healthcare providers as they are learning their profession and directly at the point of care. Enhancing nursing student digital literacy skills and moving them beyond the classroom to the point of care has potential to impact both the healthcare experience of patients and the practice experience and attitudes of nursing students. This project takes place within the context of the technology-enhanced learning environment at UOIT, in which all students receive laptops, discipline-specific software, and extensive IT support. Preliminary findings will be presented.

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Keywords:

Nursing, technology, innovation.