Seminars and conferences
Numerous seminars and conferences for professional nurses take place all over the U.S. annually. These informative and educational events cover a broad spectrum of topics, including emerging technologies in nursing. These seminars often offer nurses an opportunity to see and use new products in the field of medical technology. Attendees can network with other professionals of varying levels of technological expertise and exchange thoughts and ideas about the products.
Continuing education courses
Nurses can choose continuing education courses focusing on new technologies in the medical profession when fulfilling their annual continuing education requirements. Many of these courses are offered online so that busy professionals can register and complete them when they have time.
Graduate education
Advanced degree programs for nurses prepare them for advanced practice credentials, considerable salary increases, prescriptive authority and more patient responsibility. In addition, nurses returning to pursue a graduate degree will learn about emerging technologies and diagnostic advances available to him or her upon in future medical practice.
High-technology facilities
Nurses committed to staying up to date with the latest technologies and procedures might consider looking for work in a facility known for using cutting-edge technology. Many of these facilities act as test-pilot facilities for some of the newest technology. Exposure and experience with these emerging technologies may give nurses a professional edge when competing against others for a lucrative position.
