Internet Resource Guide for Nurses and Health Care Professionals, 3/E
Toni Lee Hebda, BSN, M.N.Ed., Ph.D., MSIS, , Chatham University
Patricia Czar, RN, St. Francis Medical Center, School of Nursing
Cynthia M. Mascara, RN, MSN, MBA, Senior Implementation Consultant, Siemens Medical Solutions (SMS)

ISBN-10: 0131512552
ISBN-13: 9780131512559

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2005
Format: Paper; 144 pp
Published: 11/12/2004

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For nursing informatics courses, or as a resource when packaged with any core nursing textbook.

This concise, pocket-sized guide to the online health care environment provides background information about the Internet, its services and various types of Internet resources available for nursing and health care professionals and students. Updated with the most current resources, the resource is designed to provide students with the knowledge and confidence needed to use the Internet for education, research, career and other purposes.

  • Current up-to-date information.

    • Includes information about instant messaging, wireless computing, PDA's, and cellular phone access to the Internet.

  • Comprehensive, yet concise writing style.

    • Provides students with background information about the Internet, services that it provides, and various types of resources available for nursing and health care professionals and students.

  • Internet Access/Service Overview.

    • Helps students select an Internet Service Provider with lists of requirements for Internet access and criteria.

  • FAQ's.

    • Provides students with answers to common questions about the Internet.

  • Case Studies and Exercises.

    • Provides students with scenarios for exploring the Internet and helps them develop an appreciation for the benefits of this special area in nursing education and practice.

  • Home page guidelines.

    • Provides students with step-by-step instructions for building a homepage.

  • Glossary.

    • Familiarizes students with key terms related to the Internet.

  • Companion website—www.prenhall.com/mascara— Offers links to hundreds of nursing and health related websites.
  • Hardware, software and the Roles of Support Personnel chapter expanded—Including the roles of various support personnel and content added on wireless and mobile computing.

    • Keeps students up to date on the latest developments in hardware, software and support personnel.

  • Search tools and intranets discussion expanded and updated—e.g. Evaluation of websites.

    • Provides students with expanded information on electronic communication and the Internet.

  • Updated URLs and Internet information—Includes more than 500 current web addresses and Internet resources with descriptions. Organized by general category, they include career resources, professional organizations, accrediting bodies, educational sites, and more.

    • Provides students with the most current 500 web addresses and Internet resources with descriptions.



Preface.


 1. Introduction to the Internet for Health Care Professionals.


 2. Internet Services and Resources.


 3. Common Concerns Related to Internet Use.


 4. Educational Opportunities on the Internet.


 5. Research on the Internet.


 6. Career Resources on the Internet.


 7. Internet Resources for Nurses and Health Care Professionals.


Appendix A. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).


Appendix B. Exercises for Exploring the Internet.


Appendix C. Building Your Own Home Page.


Glossary.


Index.

This is the most concise guide to the online health care environment. This book has been updated and expanded to reflect rapidly changing Internet issues and trends. Offers benefits for using the Internet, and practical information for day-to-day use.

Features Include:
  • New information on PDAs and cellular phone access to the Internet
  • Education opportunities available on the Internet, ranging from informal learning to degree programs
  • Using the Internet to explore career resources

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