Thank God for Technology!

Technology is definitely aiding health care personnel at working proficiently. As a nurse on my unit, I am able to contact our resident MD, on call at all hours on his blackberry. This has been particularly useful in emergency situations or when direction is necessary. We use an internal messaging system via the intranet, called MOX that allows staff to be aware of the latest news at the hospital, as well as converse with management, colleagues and other disciplines. I cannot imagine what life was like before we had these particular communication technologies. I depend on them immensely. I wish that health care would progress faster into the electronic age, as I believe it will assist me in being the best nurse that I can be.