In the past few weeks, I have been exploring and
discovering technology that is quite new to me. I have heard of blogging before,
however had never utilized it. Nonetheless, I am becoming accustomed to
blogging, and find it rather pleasing and uncomplicated. Diigo is another new technology
for me. I had a difficult time figuring out how to operate it; however I am now
finding it easy to bookmark interesting articles, readings, and videos. Moreover,
I am learning how these new technologies are being used in education. I have
come across many great, enlightening articles regarding incorporating
technology in education. One in particular that I bookmarked in Diigo was, “Integrating
YouTube into the Nursing Curriculum” found in the Online Journal of Issues in Nursing. The article discusses and
provides information on how YouTube can be effective, user-friendly, and
engaging for today’s nursing students. As we are learning in our Instructional
Technology in Health Systems course, nurse educators should be innovative and stimulating
in order to teach future nursing professionals, and be current with the ever
changing health care technological advances. I also have learned in these past
few weeks that evaluating technology for a program is essential for ensuring
the material and technology being used is effective. There are many tools which
are beneficial for evaluating technology. Overall, I look forward to further
enhance my computer knowledge and skills, and being able to integrate it in my
teaching methods.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
My Journey Towards My MSN Degree
Introduction
Hello! My name is Mary Lou Garcia, and I graduated from Marian University with my BSN in 2006. I am a registered nurse working as a staff nurse in surgery at Methodist hospital in downtown Indianapolis. I enjoy the variety and interesting cases at Methodist such as traumas, emergencies, general, and urology. After working in surgery for a few years, I earned my certification in the operating room. My past work experience includes Labor and Delivery, PACU, and surgery.
Recently, I had a son in October. His name is Sebastian, and he keeps me pretty busy! But I'm enjoying every minute of motherhood. Right now, I'm learning to balance a nursing career, being a new mom, and graduate student. So far, I've realized that it's challenging, but possible!
Currently, I am pursing a master's degree in nursing education. I am interested in becoming a diabetic, maternity, or perioperative services clinical nurse educator; and eventually moving towards obtaining an academic educator position at a university. In the academic setting, I believe I would like to teach obstetrics and gynecology nursing courses.
A program that I have been focusing on is a program for newly diagnosed diabetic patients. Some learner objectives include:
1.) The diabetic patient and/or designated caregiver performs self-monitoring of blood glucose using a blood glucose meter and understands the results at a basic level.
2.) The diabetic patient and/or designated caregiver creates a healthy meal plan that balances glucose levels within a therapeutic range.
3.) The diabetic patient and/or designated caregiver describes the benefits of regular exercise to promote successful diabetes management.
4.) The diabetic patient and/or designated caregiver demonstrates proper skin and foot care to prevent infection complications.
Thus far, this course, Instructional Technology in Health Systems, has taught me that there are many technology methods that can be utilized for teaching such as video conferences (Skype), twitter, blogging, youTube, and countless others. In addition, Second Life and simulations are also very useful in educating students. I am looking forward to learning more about improving my teaching delivery with new technology teaching methods.
Hello! My name is Mary Lou Garcia, and I graduated from Marian University with my BSN in 2006. I am a registered nurse working as a staff nurse in surgery at Methodist hospital in downtown Indianapolis. I enjoy the variety and interesting cases at Methodist such as traumas, emergencies, general, and urology. After working in surgery for a few years, I earned my certification in the operating room. My past work experience includes Labor and Delivery, PACU, and surgery.
Recently, I had a son in October. His name is Sebastian, and he keeps me pretty busy! But I'm enjoying every minute of motherhood. Right now, I'm learning to balance a nursing career, being a new mom, and graduate student. So far, I've realized that it's challenging, but possible!
Currently, I am pursing a master's degree in nursing education. I am interested in becoming a diabetic, maternity, or perioperative services clinical nurse educator; and eventually moving towards obtaining an academic educator position at a university. In the academic setting, I believe I would like to teach obstetrics and gynecology nursing courses.
A program that I have been focusing on is a program for newly diagnosed diabetic patients. Some learner objectives include:
1.) The diabetic patient and/or designated caregiver performs self-monitoring of blood glucose using a blood glucose meter and understands the results at a basic level.
2.) The diabetic patient and/or designated caregiver creates a healthy meal plan that balances glucose levels within a therapeutic range.
3.) The diabetic patient and/or designated caregiver describes the benefits of regular exercise to promote successful diabetes management.
4.) The diabetic patient and/or designated caregiver demonstrates proper skin and foot care to prevent infection complications.
Thus far, this course, Instructional Technology in Health Systems, has taught me that there are many technology methods that can be utilized for teaching such as video conferences (Skype), twitter, blogging, youTube, and countless others. In addition, Second Life and simulations are also very useful in educating students. I am looking forward to learning more about improving my teaching delivery with new technology teaching methods.
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