Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Major/Program
Nursing
First Advisor's Name
Martha Velasco Whetsell
First Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Chair
Second Advisor's Name
Douglas Coffin
Third Advisor's Name
Gregory Hopkins
Date of Defense
11-21-1997
Abstract
The impact of technology in today's society affects every aspect of life. This study focused on exploring the extent of computer anxiety among graduate nursing students using the Oetting's computer anxiety scale. Computer and information seeking skills required for both education and advanced nursing practice were also assessed using a survey by Jacobs and dela Cruz. Special emphasis was placed on retrieval of information from large data-bases. The conceptual framework was based on Roy's Adaptation Model.
The sample consisted of 28 students enrolled in a nursing informatics class in a south Florida university. Frequency distribution, and t-tests were used to analyze the data. The results indicate that graduate nursing students have a mild computer anxiety. Perceived informatics needs included Internet use, electronic mail, compiling research, and thesis construction. Results of the study may be used to identify future curriculum content for nursing informatics classes.
Identifier
FI14060842
Recommended Citation
Clark, Margot Elizabeth, "Computer anxiety and nursing informatics needs of graduate nursing students" (1997). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2374.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/2374
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