This quantitative study explored whether using an electronic health record affected inpatient nurses’ perception of presence in the nurse-patient relationship. Researchers administered the Presence of Nursing Scale-Registered Nurse (PONS-RN) and collected demographic data. Study results revealed nurses who identified as younger and with less experience reported a decreased perception of presence with patients as it relates to electronic health record utilization.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

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

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Disclosures:
The speaker and planning committee members reported no relevant financial relationship in relation to this nursing continuing professional development activity.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
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 nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Learning Outcome:
At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be able to discuss how the electronic health record impacts the perception of presence in the nurse-patient relationship.

Melissa Grella MSN, RN, NPDS-BC

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