Communication And Educational Technology For Nurses

Communication and Educational Technology is precisely written as per the syllabus prescribed for the undergraduate nursing studies. It is useful as an introductory textbook for the postgraduate nursing students and can also be of help for the other health care professionals to understand the concepts of communication and teaching–learning pedagogy. The book is an excellent attempt towards introducing the readers to the basics of communication and educational technology in the education of nurses and other health care professionals. The content has been updated and enriched by including new topics such as the following: Definition, types, organization, development process and models, and determinants of curriculum Meaning, purposes and components of item analysis including item difficulty, discrimination index and effectiveness of destructors The clinical teaching methods such as nursing case study, nursing case presentation, nursing rounds, bedside nursing clinics, nursing assignments, nursing care conference, health care team conference, process recording and field visit are presented in more details. A number of working examples have been added to facilitate ease of learning. A total of 350 multiple choice questions have been included in this textbook: 150 MCQs are placed within the end-of-chapter exercises and 200 comprehensive MCQs are placed in Appendix B. These will be useful for the readers to prepare for qualifying the postgraduate and doctoral level nursing entrance exams and nursing faculty/teachers’ recruitment exams. Every chapter has been provided with Learning Objectives and Key Terms in its beginning.

Teaching skills are critical to nursing profession and use of educational technology becomes an important medium to impart the skills. This also promotes students and learning. On the other hand, innovations that suit today and learners are essential to enhance and sustain the students and interest and understanding. Keeping in mind these basic principles, this book has been authored by one of the most senior and experience teacher. The BSc Nursing syllabus by INC forms the basis for content selection of the book. Simplicity, clarity and logical presentation are distinct hallmarks of the book. Chapter outline, objectives and summaries together with tables, figures, examples and graphic materials in every chapter guide the readers throughout the book.

Fully revised, chapter outlines at the beginning of every chapter indicate the important topics covered and the text is presented in a step-by-step approach that emphasizes use of communication and education in nursing process, integrated with examples from the field.Pictorial representation of abstract and complex ideas using symbolic and schematic diagrams makes learning effortless, and students can assess themselves by answering objective and subjective type questions. Further reading section at the end of every chapter verify the authenticity of content as well as assist the students with further sources of learning the content matter.

Designed for nursing educators and students interested in the field of nursing education, Integrating Technology in Nursing Education: Tools for the Knowledge Era provides valuable, easy-to-use strategies on incorporating technology into the classroom. The text examines the increased role of technology in healthcare and its transformational impact on that field, allowing nurses to understand current and future trends and thus, integrate technology into nursing education in order to effectively prepare students for a new, technologically-driven healthcare environment. Also featured are topics on learning theories, the instructional design process, changes in higher education, and variations in learning environments. Using case studies, critical-thinking exercises, weblinks, and more, the text challenges nurses to think critically and formulate compelling teaching strategies. Written by a renowned nursing educator, instructional designer, informaticist, and simulation expert, Integrating Technology in Nursing Education: Tools for the Knowledge Era gives nurses the tools they need to step boldly into the technology era.