NURS FPX 6109 Assessment 2 Vila Health: The Impact of Educational Technology
NURS FPX 6109 Assessment 2 Vila Health: The Impact of Educational Technology
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Capella university
NURS-FPX 6109 Integrating Technology into Nursing Education
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The New Educational Technology Description
This paper presents an opportunity for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center’s nursing workforce to scale up their practice and improve patient care through new educational technologies. Some of the reforms suggested are adaptive mobile learning with real-time performance analytics integrated into operating processes. Furthermore, technologically advanced training and simulation technologies include Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR & AR).
These technologies can deliver practical and near-actual realistic training environments for essential pediatrics. All these innovations are intended to close gaps in reach, functionality, and applicability so that ongoing professional development can continue without interruption. This initiative facilitates clinical outcomes and bolsters the hospital’s mission of providing superior, progressive pediatric care (Iqbal & Campbell, 2023).
Strategic Alignment of Proposed Educational Technology Changes
The IT changes for educational purposes proposed in Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center will benefit the organization significantly since they reflect its mission of enhancing child health by promoting innovation and education changes for delivering care. Here, the nursing staff is supported by device-adaptive learning programs, performance monitoring in real-time, and innovative technologies such as VR/ AR that let the hospital create a culture of ‘ACE’ (Always, Consistently, Everywhere) learning and advancement.
These changes support the hospital’s vision of providing the best medical outcome since nurses will be assisted by new technologies that can fill the knowledge gap by providing the best tools to support decision-making and clinical practice. Moreover, these advancements support the hospital’s values of innovation, teamwork, and patient-centeredness so that its staff can continuously learn new evidence and enhance patient outcomes to increase safety and satisfaction. This strategic endeavor guarantees the hospital’s continued mission of offering high-value community hospital endorsement in pediatric medicine as well as reversing to fit the contemporary needs of the practice of physicians and the public.
The Impact of Proposed Technology Changes on the Organization
This research suggests that the proposed educational technology changes in Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center can potentially improve clinical practice and organizational performance. The stated objectives can be achieved by introducing learning in real-life settings with pre-simulating tools with the introduction of mobile-friendly platforms, and guided tools like VR/AR for training simulation. It also enhances the quality of experienced knowledge of nursing staff and increases employee satisfaction with work. Having information on how the staff has performed in real-time will make it easier for management to tailor training for staff and close gaps where applicable early enough. These innovations will positively affect patients’ prognosis, workplace productivity, and adherence to evidence-based guidelines (Sendak et al., 2020).
In terms of the organization, those changes will enhance the hospital’s image as the regional specialist in pediatrics and healthcare education. The hospital uses modern technologies in education, and supporting innovativeness corresponds to the institution’s goals and objectives. Better training results will also yield higher patient satisfaction and safety, enhancing the hospital’s competitive ability in the competitive health sector environment. The long-term benefits are errors, staff training retention, and patient care quality (Kuzmenko et al., 2023).
Nurse Educator’s Responsibility in Technology Implementation
The proposed rapid changes in educational technology challenge Cincinnati Children’s Hospital because the nurse educator is central to the success of change implementation. Some of their roles will include identifying the growth the nursing staff requires in their understanding, developing training methodologies with this new technology, and the integration process in nursing. Nurse educators will also be involved in training participants using VR/AR simulations and mobile platforms where the training tools will be offered (Aebersold & Dunbar, 2021).
Furthermore, the use of the technology shall be assessed in terms of the performance of the nurses as well as the feedback from learners and analysis of the impact of the technology on the patient outcomes by the nurse educators. They are to look for possible concerns, which include technical issues and time constraints, and the importance of creating a favorable learning climate. Thus, by acting as promoters of change, educators will align these changes with the hospital’s objectives and provide its staff with the necessary tools for evidence-based practice alongside continuous professional learning. These advancements are needed to become integrated into core practice and support lasting positive changes in patient and organizational outcomes (Dicheva et al., 2023).
How Technology Changes will be Incorporated into Current Design
The proposed educational technology changes will seamlessly integrate into current and future nursing education programs at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital to enhance learning outcomes and clinical competency. Existing programs, such as continuing education modules, will be augmented with advanced tools like virtual reality (VR) simulations for high-risk scenarios, mobile-friendly platforms for on-demand learning, and real-time performance tracking to personalize the educational experience. These updates will ensure that learning aligns closely with the clinical challenges nurses encounter in pediatric care.
Future nursing education programs will be designed to leverage these technologies from inception, embedding immersive and interactive tools into the curriculum to foster critical thinking and decision-making. For instance, AR-assisted tutorials for complex procedures or gamified assessments will engage learners more effectively, enhancing retention and practical application (Nawaz et al., 2024). Continuous evaluation mechanisms, such as post-training assessments linked to patient care metrics, will ensure that educational efforts translate into tangible improvements in patient outcomes, staff proficiency, and organizational excellence.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the integration of advanced educational technologies such as VR, AR, and adaptive mobile learning at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital represents a transformative step toward enhancing nursing education and clinical practice. These innovations align with the hospital’s mission, vision, and values by promoting continuous learning, improving staff proficiency, and supporting evidence-based care. By equipping nurse educators and staff with cutting-edge tools, the hospital can foster a culture of excellence, improve patient outcomes, and solidify its position as a leader in pediatric healthcare and education. The sustained impact of these changes will be reflected in safer, more efficient care delivery and long-term organizational success.
References
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Dicheva, N. K., Rehman, I. U., Anwar, A., Nasralla, M. M., Husamaldin, L., & Aleshaiker, S. (2023). Digital transformation in nursing education: A systematic review on computer-aided nursing education pedagogies, recent advancements and outlook on the post-covid-19 era. IEEE Access, 11, 135659–135695. https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2023.3337669
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NURS FPX 6109 Assessment 2 Vila Health: The Impact of Educational Technology
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