The Future Is Now: Modern-Day Nursing

 

Hello, dear readers!

Sit down, get yourself some coffee today, it’s time to take a jump into the future. This is the near future of nursing in which it is no longer only about the stethoscopes and scrubs and instead it is about new ideas and conceptualization of what nursing is all about. Well, strap yourselves in, ladies, and gentlemen, because the future of nursing has arrived, and let me assure you, it is a wild but exhilarating ride! The nurses’ global figure currently stands at about twenty-nine million individuals according to the World Health Organization. Wow that is the population of almost 4 Australia’s. These superheroes in scrubs become an essential part of our healthcare systems, and they are entering the so-called digital age.

First, let me share my thoughts on technology. Due to the emergence of advanced technologies such as AI, Telemedicine and Robotics, the practice of nurses is transforming in ways that have never been witnessed before. Imagine this: a robot that works alongside nurses to transfer patients or perform functions in a fully booked Intensive Care Unit. Sounds like science fiction?Well, not anymore. I would like to conclude by pointing out that robotics in the nursing care is real, and more importantly, it is here to stay. And then there’s AI. Advancements in AI make it possible for the nurses to identify patients at risk of deterioration, take better care of patients with chronic illnesses and even avoid patients’ adverse drug reactions. It would be like having a brilliant companion or a protector who always has your back!

Now, let’s discuss telemedicine. In the world after the COVID outbreak, the word ‘tele’ has become much more than television or telecommunication. Telemedicine has received a massive shot in the arm and is poised to revolutionalise the nursing profession. From consulting with a patient over the Web to remote monitoring of a patient’s condition, telemedicine is allowing nurses to take care of patients outside the hospital or clinic and making the healthcare delivery system more versatile. 

Next up let's talk about, personalized medicine. When it comes to health, it is not a single solution for everyone anymore. As more individuals receive genetic testing and as data analytics technology continues to advance, medicine has become more tailored and specific. Since nurses are more involved with patients than most other healthcare professionals, personalizing health care delivery will inevitably involve them as major actors.

The future of nursing is also characterized by a more comprehensive practice of the profession. In the current world, there is a new found awareness that health is not only of the physical, but of the mind as well. Therefore, nurses will be instrumental in ensuring that mental health care is incorporated into the broader patient care planning process. Well there you have it people. The future of nursing is indeed promising and holds a lot of challenges and opportunities for nursing professionals. If it is AI, telemedicine, personalized medicine or a more patient- centered care approach, the nursing profession is on the precipice of a new world. So here it is, the future of nursing and it is not so far away!

That's all for now, folks. But don’t you worry, we'll be back with more exciting and insightful content. Until then, stay curious, stay excited, and most importantly, stay healthy!

Other Links:

https://online.regiscollege.edu/blog/future-trends-in-nursing/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24983041/

https://globalhealtheducation.com/article/future-nursing