Evolving Technologies: A New Challenge for Nursing Leaders

This article deals with the evolving technologies that nurses need to know; Genetics and Genomics, Less Invasive and More Accurate Tools for Diagnosis and Treatment, 3-Dimensional (3D) Printing, Robotics, Biometrics, Electronic Health Records, Computerized Physician/Provider Order Entry and Clinical Decision Support, Skills Needed to Appropriately Respond to Evolving Technologies, Using Technology to Facilitate Mobility, Communication, and Relationships, Having Expertise in Knowledge Information, Acquisition, and Distribution, Nursing Leadership Challenges in Integrating New Technology, Balancing the Human Element with Technology, Balancing Cost and Benefits, Training a Technology Enabled Nursing Workforce and Assuring Ongoing Competency, Assuring that Technology use is ethical.