As the demands on nurses continue to grow, so too must the level of care they can provide. To meet this challenge, nurses must stay abreast of the latest advances in their field:

1. Telehealth. One of the latest advances in nursing care is the use of telehealth, or the use of technology to deliver healthcare services remotely. This can be done via video conferencing, phone calls, or even text messages. Telehealth allows nurses to provide care to patients who may not be able to come to a healthcare facility. It also allows nurses to provide care to patients in rural areas who may not have access to a healthcare facility.

2. Electronic Health Records. Another advance in nursing care is the use of electronic health records (EHRs) which are computerized versions of a patient’s medical history. They can be used to track a patient’s health over time and can be accessed by multiple healthcare providers. EHRs can help nurses provide better care to their patients. They can also help nurses save time by eliminating the need to track down a patient’s medical records.

3. Patient portals. The third advance in nursing care is the use of patient portal websites that allow patients to access their medical records and communicate with their healthcare providers. Patient portals can help nurses provide better care to their patients by allowing them to take a more active role in their healthcare.

4. Mobile apps. The fourth advance in nursing care is the use of mobile apps that can be downloaded onto a smartphone or tablet. They can be used for a variety of purposes, including tracking a patient’s health, managing a chronic illness, or providing education about a health condition. Mobile apps can help nurses provide better care to their patients by providing near real-time updates on the health of their patients.

5. Wearable devices. The fifth advance in nursing care is the use of wearable devices. Wearable devices are devices that can be worn on the body. They can be used to track a patient’s health, manage a chronic illness, or provide education about a health condition.