Overview of Nursing Technology Department

Nursing technology includes a wide range of skills and procedures that nurses use to provide health care to patients. These techniques include measuring vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respiratory rate. Giving medications, whether by mouth or by injection or intravenously. Wound care. Cleaning and dressing wounds to prevent infection and promote healing. Emergency procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and dealing with emergencies. Using medical devices such as ventilators and cardiac monitors. Medical documentation. Accurately recording patient health information to ensure continuity of care. Health education. Educating patients and their families about health conditions and how to care for themselves after discharge from the hospital.