Telenursing started with the nurse using the telephone to follow up with patients from either hospitalization or post primary provider screens. All to evaluate patient’s outcomes. Now, two way conversations between nurses and patients within the patient’s home via computers or other electronics is being used (Hebda & Czar, 2013, p. 523). Nurses that wish to peruse a career path in telenursing must weigh the benefits verses the perceived negatives. For most nurses, working closely with patients and instigating their ability to remain within their home while at the same time providing quality care can prove to be rewarding. As well as being able to come in contact with many patients and being their advocate may also prove to be of great reward. However, for some, the hands-on and face to face interaction with patients cannot be replaced. Also, some nurses may feel that with telenursing, they may lose some assessment and clinical skills. On the other hand with telenursing, one will gain a greater communication and listening skills. Finally, to each his own. Nursing has always held a realm of vastness. Many different roles, varied work environment and skills sets are needed for the difference and varied patient populations and
Telenursing started with the nurse using the telephone to follow up with patients from either hospitalization or post primary provider screens. All to evaluate patient’s outcomes. Now, two way conversations between nurses and patients within the patient’s home via computers or other electronics is being used (Hebda & Czar, 2013, p. 523). Nurses that wish to peruse a career path in telenursing must weigh the benefits verses the perceived negatives. For most nurses, working closely with patients and instigating their ability to remain within their home while at the same time providing quality care can prove to be rewarding. As well as being able to come in contact with many patients and being their advocate may also prove to be of great reward. However, for some, the hands-on and face to face interaction with patients cannot be replaced. Also, some nurses may feel that with telenursing, they may lose some assessment and clinical skills. On the other hand with telenursing, one will gain a greater communication and listening skills. Finally, to each his own. Nursing has always held a realm of vastness. Many different roles, varied work environment and skills sets are needed for the difference and varied patient populations and