Evans, SheilaMcKee, Tanya2017-12-182017-12-182007http://hdl.handle.net/1880/102728Bibliography: p. 82-86New nurses require computer literacy skills; however, it is unclear what skills they actually have upon graduation. The purpose of this exploratory cross sectional study was to determine the computer literacy of graduating nursing students and to compare these skills to those of already employed nurses (RNs). Study methods included an online survey and skill assessment that identified students' actual computer skills. Eighty-one University of Calgary graduating nursing students participated. Ninety-three percent (n = 75) of students met Calgary Health Region criteria for computer literacy compared to 39% of employed nurses. However, improvement was needed in skills related to Internet, PowerPoint and using E-mail. Self-rated skill was not a good predictor of actual computer skill. Enrolment in an accelerated program, younger age, and longer time using computers were associated with computer literacy (p <.05). Results suggest areas for nursing education curriculum development and for in­ service training by employers.ix, 134 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.engUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.master thesis10.11575/PRISM/1727