This phenomenological study describes the professional nurses’ lived experiences of providing care following a malware attack: chaotic at first; care continued but workflow changed; grateful that everyone came together as a team; focused on safety; and transition back was easy.

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Contact hours available until 9/30/2024.

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Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

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This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Nursing Informatics Association (ANIA).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5387.

This article was reviewed and formatted for contact hour credit by Michele Boyd, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, Education Director, Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this education activity, the learner will be able to discuss the importance of advance preparation and planning for computer downtime events.

Marcia Sue DeWolf Bosek DNSc, RN

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