Robotic Technology in Nursing

From fully autonomous disinfecting systems to invasive surgical devices, incorporating robotic technology into the healthcare system is ongoing and is changing nursing practice rapidly. To better prepare healthcare workers, these new technologies must be integrated into the field of nursing at multiple levels, including hospital administration, clinical workplace, and university education. Students need to interact with robots to better understand and utilize this technology in a controlled setting before patient care is involved.  This project will provide the groundwork for creating a modularized robotic educational tool that nursing and engineering students can use to increase familiarity with robots that may be encountered in the workplace. This project is supported by the Elaine Marieb Center for Nursing and Engineering Innovation and is in collaboration with Prof. Tracey Cobb of the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing.