Technological Competency in Nursing

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What is the primary focus of Locsin's middle range nursing theory?

The use of technology in patient records management

The historical development of nursing practices

The balance between hands-on patient care and technology (correct)

The ethical implications of technological innovations in healthcare

What type of degree did Locsin earn from Silliman University?

Doctorate in Psychology

Doctor of Medicine

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (correct)

Master's in Public Health

Which of the following best describes technology according to Locsin?

Traditional nursing practices without technology

Only advanced surgical instruments

Anything that enhances efficiency in healthcare (correct)

Only software applications for nurses

In what year did Locsin receive his PhD in Nursing?

1988 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT associated with Locsin's work?

Nursing Ethics in Modern Medicine Signup and view all the answers

Where does Locsin currently reside and work as a professor?

Japan Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of understanding high-tech instruments in nursing, according to Locsin?

It helps nurses manage patient care effectively Signup and view all the answers

In which year did Locsin join Florida Atlantic University?

1991 Signup and view all the answers

What describes technological competency as caring in nursing?

The harmonious coexistence of technology and caring in nursing. Signup and view all the answers

How can technology affect the relationship between the nurse and the patient?

It can either bring them closer or increase the gap between them. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does the 'Knowing' process in nursing emphasize?

Understanding the patient as a dynamic participant in their care. Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential area of future research in nursing according to the content?

The testing of instruments to measure patient experience with technology. Signup and view all the answers

In nursing, designing refers to what crucial aspect?

Planning a care process collaboratively with the patient. Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'participation in appreciation' refer to in nursing?

Simultaneous conjoined activities crucial for understanding patients. Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible consequence of technological dependence in nursing?

Potential emotional detachment from patients due to reliance on technology. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a possible future research focus in nursing regarding robots?

Evaluating the impact of robots on patient care and nurse burnout. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Locsin's theory on technological competency in nursing?

The harmonious coexistence of technology and caring in nursing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the assumptions of the theory?

Nursing does not require any theoretical backing Signup and view all the answers

How does the theory describe the role of technology in nursing?

As a way to enhance the understanding of patients' wholeness Signup and view all the answers

What does the theory suggest is essential for excellent nursing practice in a technological world?

Integrating caring practices with technological competencies Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a dimension of technological value in the theory?

Technology enhances nursing activities to improve patient care Signup and view all the answers

Which statement aligns with the assumption that 'knowing persons is a process of nursing'?

Continuous appreciation of individuals is critical in nursing Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does Locsin's theory advance in the field of nursing?

A practical understanding of nursing rooted in caring Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the theory describe technology as completing human beings?

By providing mechanical or organic replacements to restore wholeness Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Technological Competency as Caring in Nursing

Rozzano Locsin, a Filipino American Professor of Nursing, authored "Technological Competency as Caring in Nursing: A Model for Practice".
The book explores the relationship between technology and caring in nursing.
The theory is grounded in the concept of nursing as caring, emphasizing the importance of understanding the whole person.

Assumptions

Persons are caring by virtue of their humanness
Persons are whole or complete in the moment
Nursing is a discipline and a professional practice
Knowing persons is a process of nursing that allows for continuous appreciation of persons moment to moment
Technology is used to know wholeness of persons moment to moment

Dimensions of Technological Value

Technology as completing human beings to reformulate the ideal human being, such as replacement parts (prostheses or organ transplantation).
Technology as machine technologies, such as computers and gadgets enhancing nursing activities to provide quality patient care (e.g., Penelope or Da Vinci robots in surgical settings).
Technologies that mimic human beings and human activities to meet demands of nursing care practices (e.g., cyborgs, anthropomorphic machines, and robots like nursebots).

Technological Competency as Caring

Technological competency as caring in nursing is the harmonious coexistence between technologies and caring in nursing.
Technology can bring the patient closer to the nurse, but it can also increase the gap between the nurse and nursed.
Using technology to know persons continuously in the moment allows for a dynamic understanding of the person and their care needs.

Framework

The nurse's role involves understanding the person as a participant in their care rather than an object.
Technology magnifies the aspects of the person that need revealing.
Both the nurse and patient plan a mutual care process that's responsive to the patient's needs.
Participation in appreciation is the conjoined activity of knowing persons.

Future Research

Exploring experiences of caring for and being cared for using technology.
Examining ethical implications of technological dependence, cloning, bionic parts, and the experience of being with.
Designing and developing instruments to measure technological competency as caring in nursing.
Testing instruments to measure patient experience with technologies.
Examining the future of humans as posthuman in the context of genetics.
Investigating burnout phenomenon and the prospective use of robots in the practice of nursing.
Exploring how nursing administration can care for nurses in high-tech environments.
Evaluating the universality of technological competency as caring in various nursing settings.

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Description

This quiz explores Rozzano Locsin's book 'Technological Competency as Caring in Nursing'. It delves into the fusion of technology and caring within nursing practice, emphasizing the holistic understanding of individuals. Assess your understanding of the assumptions and dimensions of technological value in nursing.