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CE Home > Professional Issues > CE334 A Helping Handheld Computer: Technology at the Point of Care
Advanced Practice Course
CE334b ·1.0 hr
A Helping Handheld Computer: Technology at the Point of Care
Author: Michael Seaver, RN, BA

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Objectives

The goal of this article is to inform and update nurses on the developing technology and expanding use of personal digital assistants (PDAs) in nursing, particularly at the point of care. After you study the information presented here, you will be able to —

  • Identify and differentiate the two most common PDA
    operating systems.
  • Discuss key factors to consider when choosing a PDA.
  • Identify at least three ways to use PDAs in patient care settings.