TIP+idea

TIP Idea

1) Administrative: Nurses recieve multiple emails regarding information on many topics related to carrying out their jobs, career development and about their employment. This information is not organized and can be overwhelming at times. Technology could be incorporated to organize and increase access to this information.

2) Learning: Nurses who are new to the unit go through an orientation. They are given a notebook of information that also contains checklists that must be signed off by their preceptors. This notebook is bulky and often left behind on the unit. Computer access at this time is limited.Technology could aid these nurses in their orientation by increasing their access to information and keeping track of the skills they have learned and those they still need to learn.

3) Administrative: Staff meetings are not well attended due to the 24 hours scheduling for nurses. Child care issues keep nurses from traveling to the hospital on days off just to attend a meeting. Nurses complain that they are not able to input into meetings. Technology could make meetings more accessable.