Course ID: FQUEWU111
Course Name: Caring and Technology
Credits: 1

This one contact hour self study continuing education course focuses on understanding nursing in a technologically demanding practice setting. The purpose of this course is to describe technological competency as an expression of caring in nursing and to clarify the following concepts: caring, competency, technology, and technological competency. Stories from nursing practice are presented to illuminate the dichotomy and the integration of technology and caring.

About the Author
Dr. Rozzano Locsin received his doctorate degree from the University of the Philippines and his masters and bachelor's degree from Stillman University. Dr. Locsin has published numerous articles in the area of caring and technology. He is currently an Associate Professor of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University.

Dr. Charlotte Barry received her doctorate degree in nursing from the University of Miami and her masters and bachelors degree in nursing from Florida Atlantic University. She has published several articles on caring in nursing. Dr. Barry is currently an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University.

Course Objectives
Upon completion of this home study continuing education program the participant will be able to:

• Describe the dichotomy between caring and technology in nursing practice.
• Discuss the concepts of caring, technology and competency.
• Identify five attributes of caring.
• Differentiate between a nursing vignette from practice and a nursing situation.
• Recognize ways to harmonize the values of technological competency and caring in nursing practice.