Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
computer anxiety, baccalaureate nursing students, computerized equipment, anxiety
College
Nursing
Abstract
Computer usage is constantly increasing, both in nursing education and in nursing practice. From the computerized equipment in the critical care unit to the data-based computer terminals that are replacing charting, nurses need to have skills in order to adapt to the continually growing technology (1). Since beginning the nursing program, I have found many classmates frustrated in trying to complete assignments. Many had a difficult time participating in discussion groups through Internet News Groups, sending assignments by e-mail, and even using their password to log onto computers in the nursing computer lab. Each semester the Associate Dean of Curriculum meets with focus groups of core students, and the students often complain about frustration regarding computer-based assignments.
Recommended Citation
Ethington, Kimberly and Callister, Dr. Lynn
(2014)
"Computer Anxiety in Baccalaureate Nursing Students,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014:
Iss.
1, Article 1061.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/1061