The Adoption of Information Technologies in the Nursing Sector

The information security challenges faced in Zanzibar are persistent in transitional countries as could be seen in the case study “state of Information Security in Zanzibar’s public sector” (Shaaban, et al., 2012). Most of these challenges are partly attributed to lack of proper budgeting for ICT infrastructures, cultural gap awareness, political instability, trust, business continuity plan, and inadequate human resource management to effectively manage this technology (Dada, 2006). The application…

Since the 1960s, computer technology has grown and marked its presence in the health care system. In the 1980s the term nursing informatics was introduced for the first time and defined as “the combination of nursing, information, and computer sciences to manage and process data into information and knowledge for use in nursing practice” (Murphy, 2010, p. 204). As technology evolved and transformed so did the definition. In 2008, the American Nurses Association defined nursing informatics as “a specialty…

ADOPTION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN THE BANKING SECTOR: SUCCESS OR FAILURE? Ukeh, Moses Ichongo Superlife Consulting, Makurdi 2013 Abstract Nigerian banking industry has become highly ICT-based and is reaping the benefits of technological revolution as evidenced by its application in most of its operations. The objective of this paper was to determine if the Nigerian banks have failed or succeeded in the adoption and use of ICT (see table 2.1). An evaluation of…

Adoption of New Technology Systems Presently there are many advancements taking place in healthcare within the information technology arena, which are helping to bring about a safer, more streamlined health care environment. These IT advancements are improving the quality of care, and decreasing costs. Unfortunately, there are many challenges healthcare facilities face concerning the implementation of EHRs. There must be specific strategies employed by an organization to address these issues…

Introduction: Office of National coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) has funded this program to find breakthrough innovations in the field of Health Information Technology (IT). This research program was awarded $60 million and this program is divided into four focus areas. This program brings together researchers, healthcare providers, and other health IT sector stakeholders in order to transform the research products into practice. This program is designed to improve quality…

IMPACT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ON NIGERIAN BANKING SECTOR (A CASE STUDY OF ZENITH BANK NIG. PLC) MURTALA MOHD WAY KANO BRANCH BY ANWAR HASSAN SPS/08/SMS/02856 IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT OF THE AWARD OF POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BAYERO UNIVERSITY KANO. July, 2010 CERTIFICATION PAGE This is to certify that_________________________________ Name:- Anwar Hassan Exam No:- SPS/08/SMS/02856 SUPERVISOR :- DR. MOHD LIMAN SIGNATURE:- __________________________ DEDICATION…

Modern technology and informatics rapidly expended into practically all aspects of our everyday life and have become virtually the “second skin” or the “second nature” for the present generations. Contemporary nursing practice must employ technological advances into everyday client-oriented nursing process with the ultimate goal of improving the quality and safety of holistic and humanistic client care. In this paper I will explore the role of nurses in the process of implementation of technology into…

The Impact that Information Systems and Computer Technology has on the Practice of Nursing Health care technology has developed to the point where one can rapidly and precisely access and track expenses, trends, and patient care information. Use of this information is vital to the success of health care organizations and practices. The present state of health care information systems technology and the force of new technologies on nurses and nursing care will be looked at here. For more than thirty…

Adopting New Technologies into Nursing Lisa M. Ehret Walden University Transforming Nursing and Healthcare through Information Technology NURS 6051N-20 July 10, 2015 Adopting New Technologies into Nursing The healthcare system is a continuously evolving spectrum. Nurses must take great strides in learning and adapting to new technologies to meet the standards of the health care system. One significant change that has occurred…

Challenges of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) Adoption in Kenya’s Floriculture Industry A Research Proposal ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ICTs Information and Communication Technologies EFITA European Federation for Information Technology in Agriculture HCDA Horticultural Crops Development Authority EPC Exports Promotion Council KFC Kenya Flower Council CAS Complex Adaptive Systems Chapter 1 1.1 Introduction Information and Communications…