This lighthearted yet information-filled book is a great primer for nurses who consider themselves “digital immigrants”—born before the existence of digital technology and adopted it later in life. Technology is a fact in today’s world and although we might yearn for the days of paper flowcharts, technology is not going away. As an alternative to shying away from today’s technology, this book helps you learn more about it and find ways for it to help you in your daily life and work.

Wilson starts with the basics about the Internet and Google. She discusses social media, computers, smartphones, and tablets, and she concludes with a section on electronic documentation, using technology for career advancement and how to stay informed about technology. All these discussions are focused on how the use of technology can be a resource and benefit to the bedside nurse. This book is a very nonthreatening introduction to...

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