uses word processing applications
demonstrates keyboarding skills
uses spreadsheet applications
uses telecommunication devices to communicate with other systems
uses e-mail systems to communicate with other health care professionals
uses presentation applications to create slides, displays, overheads (PowerPoint, Corel Presentation, etc.)
uses multimedia presentations
uses internet resources to locate client support groups, online resources
uses sources of data that relate to nursing practice and care
accesses, enters and retrieves data related to client care via available hospital or nursing information systems
uses database management programs to develop and access databases and tables
uses database applications to enter and retrieve data and information
conducts online and database literature searches
uses decision support systems, expert systems and other aids for clinical decision making and care planning
uses computer applications to document client care
uses computer applications to plan client care, including discharge planning
uses computer applications to enter client data (demographic, vital signs, physiological data)
uses information management systems for client education
uses technology based client monitoring systems
operates periphereal devices (bedside and hand held)
uses operating systems
uses computer periphereal devices (CD ROMs, DVD, zip drives)
uses computer technology safely
navigates in Windows environment effectively
demonstrates basic technology skills (load paper, change toner, unjam printers, print)
