Annotated Bibliography

Carlisle, Daloni. "Remote Acess To Closer Care." Nursing Standard 26.29 (2012): 20-22.

     CINAHL with Full Text. Web. 1 May 2012.

Carlisle brings up the point that pretty soon, nurses will not have a choice as to whether or not they want to use telecare, but is it still considered nursing if you are not face to face with the patient. Carlisle says yes because this new style of nursing is better than before. The issue arises in this topic because not many are familiarized with this new technology, but Carlisle says even the most skeptical will be convinced that telecare is the way to go due to the improvements it can make in healthcare.

This article has some useful information, not as much as other articles that I have found. The argument that is made in this article only represents one side, so there may be some bias in this source. However, the topics included in this piece seem to be creditable.

This fits into my research because it explores how nurses are hesitant of a massive change like this. It has changed my view on my topic because I never had an understanding or idea of how nurses themselves feel telecare. Seeing as how they will be the ones directly working with the new technology, it is helpful to get a good perspective on their views.

Goran, Susan F. "A Second Set Of Eyes: An Introduction To Tele-ICU." Critical Care Nurse 30.4 (2010): 46-56. Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition. Web. 30 Apr. 2012.

In this article, Goran talks about the improvements that have been made in the ICU with technology, which is referred to as tele - intensive care unit. It is discussed how with this technology, mortality rates have reduced and it discusses the appealing aspects this technology has with the nursing staff.

Goran discusses the positive aspects of tele-ICU with information on how the technology works, why it should be used, and how it actually is used. This work is very useful, however the article doesn't go too much on to the other side. This work isn't biased, and it seems to be creditable. Other resources are different than this because some do talk about the negative side of things.

This article will be very helpful during research and writing one final argument. It explores the idea of tele-ICU and the impact it had made in patients lives while in a useful and informative style.

Mitchell, Jennifer, K. "Nursing Informatics 101: Using Technology To Improve Patient Care."ONS Connect 26.4 (2011): 8-12. CINAHL with Full Text. Web. 30 Apr. 2012.

This work goes into how the nursing field is affected by technology. It discusses how nurses should learn how to use this new type of technology because most places are becoming equipped with all of these changes. Mitchell talks about the positive influence of technology and how it has created an easy work flow.

This resource does not directly talk about the influence technology has on the ICU, but Mitchell does make valid points that will be helpful with this paper such has how technology is changing the work environment of the nursing world.

A resource like this fits into the final argument of my paper because it gives background on the nurses side of things and that will be helpful with understanding an importnat aspect of technology and nursing.

Nowlin, A. "Get Ready For The Virtual ICU." Rn 67.8 (2004): 52. CINAHL with Full Text. Web. 30 Apr. 2012.

This article starts off by giving a scenario of a night in the hospital ICU and how a nurse utilizes camera systems in patients rooms. Nowlin discusses how the number of deaths that occur each year in the ICU can be greatly lowered with the help of monitoring systems.

This is a useful source because Nowlin gives examples of real cases that have reaped the benefits from this technology. However, it seems to be a little one-sided. Nowlin talks only about how monitoring systems are very useful in hospitals but the possible negative effects are not mentioned.

Several pieces of information in this resource are helpful to the argument. It explains the behind the scenes situation and how this technology can eliminate death rates. However, it would be more helpful if it discussed the possible negativity of this monitoring system.

Swann, JI. "Telecare: Looking To The Future." International Journal Of Therapy &                 Rehabilitation 14.11 (2007): 512-517. CINAHL with Full Text. Web. 30 Apr. 2012.

This article by Swann talks about the emerging technology that is rising within the health field. Topics included in this article include, what is telecare, what equipment is used, how it is used, how it can be used in ones home, and ethical issues. Each of these topics are very informative and gives the reader an understanding of the topic.

Of all the resources acquired, this article is the only one that gives a complete understanding of telecare. How Swann discusses the ethical issues showed an unbiased article. The main point of this article is to be informative, and it is.

Subtopics in this article are going to be extremely helpful, in fact it might be the most helpful. The mere fact that it explored ethical issues associated with telecare, will help form a well rounded argument.

Logical Fallacy

My Logical Fallacy

      A personal experience that I have had with a logical fallacy is a commercial where the announcer says, “Our product is cheaper than those 'more expensive' brands”. Well, duh! This logical fallacy that I have experienced is “Begging the Claim”. This fallacy is a statement where the conclusion that the writer should prove is validated within the claim.

      When a commercial makes claims similar to this, they make the audience believe that their brand is more affordable. In all actuality, the claim is not proving anything. By definition, calling other brands more expensive means that your brand is already cheaper by comparison. This claim is just restating the obvious fact that their brand is cheaper. What most consumers hear are the key words in that commercial, which would be the brand name and the word cheaper. More than likely the announcer will say other key words like better, stronger, lasts longer. Upon hearing all of these positive things on TV, you want to go out and buy that product immediately, and it will be cheaper too! That is exactly what the marketing team of that commercial want you to think. It is a ploy to get that product off the shelf. What most do not do is analyze what the announcer said and realize that what he said was a fallacy!

      Another example of this type of fallacy could be the claim “Our product is healthier than those less healthy brands”. The point is, this fallacy happens a lot. A marketer knows that if something is packaged right and said the right way, it is more appealing to the ear of the consumer. Most do not realize that they are being manipulated by these commercials and redundant claims.

     This is just one of the many fallacies that advertisers use but, with a little background and understanding of what a fallacy is, you can determine if the claims that you hear everyday are actually logical. Learning what a fallacy is helps you want to question everything you hear and make better informed decisions.

MTV Exit

MTVExit

On the website MTVExit, they advocate for the victims of human trafficking. As I look over the website and the four subtopics under human trafficking; what is trafficking, the exploited, traffickers, and combating traffickers, I got a general understanding of what the website was about and what they are trying to get across as an organization.

First off, MTVExit is a campaign that believes in the human right of freedom and it raises awareness of human trafficking that happens around the world today, and to get to the end goal of eliminating human trafficking.

 MTVExit describes the victims as women, men, and children from all backgrounds and countries who get lured by the traffickers. The traffickers offer an ideal lifestyle so most of the victims think they are going into a trustworthy situation. The victims are then forced to do horrible things such as, prostitution, forced labor, criminal activity, and other things of violent nature. Most of the victims are threatened with their lives or the lives of their loved ones, so they have no way out.

The website also discusses what can be done to take action against human trafficking. There are special police units whose primary duty is to patrol areas of heavy trafficking and go undercover to bust human trafficking operations. There are also different organizations that offer support for families that have been affected by human trafficking.

The website as a whole did offer some background on human trafficking, but overall I dislike the website. Personally, I feel as though when you are advocating for others, the first thing you should see when you open the webpage, is information on who you are advocating. This website seemed to be informing the public which band was headlining a concert for them rather than telling the public what human trafficking is all about. It seemed as though I had to click different links and search for background on trafficking. I also noticed that the website was very “busy”. I was trying to read a section of the website, but I kept getting distracted with everything else that was flashing around the website. I feel as though they introduced the topic of human trafficking to me, but I didn’t get a full understanding. However, once I found the information I was looking for, I was able to get some background. All in all, the website did have some good information, not enough, but some.

My Audience

My Audience

      As I begin to narrow down my topic for my final paper, I begin to ponder about the audience I will have. I feel that it is very important to think about the audience you will have when writing a paper. When you visualize an audience that is interested in your topic, you tend to write a better paper.

      My paper is going to be about Nursing and technology. I will talk about the major changes that have been made in the normal ICU that include an extensive camera system that now monitors patients twenty-four hours a day. Most might say that this can be a scary thing, someone always watching you. However, I plan to discuss both pros and cons of the situation and write an informative paper. This brings me to my audience. Who would want to read something like this? My scholarly peers, that’s who!

      I see my audience possibly as a chief in a hospital who is trying to decide whether or not they should equip their hospital with this new technology. From reading my paper, he would be able to have a full understanding of the technology and make a conscience decision. I could also see a scholarly peer reading my paper who wanted to know more about this technology to decide is it is ethical or not.

     In any situation, I just see my audience as a peer of mine who is interested in this topic or someone who wanted more information. I hope that any scholarly person would be able to pick up my paper and find something on there that they didn’t already know. Overall, I would like for my peers to have a better understanding of how technology can have a positive impact on society, and specifically, health care.

Facts Behind e-waste

The Truth Behind E-waste

      Most everyone has a cell phone, stereo, computer, or some other electronic device. Electronics have become part of our everyday, which in turn has developed into a status symbol. You can't be seen with outdated electronics, so what do you do? You toss them aside and go out and buy the next greatest invention, and in six months, you do it all over again. Everyone is guilty of throwing out old electronics, I know I am. Upon reading phonestory.org, I discovered the dangers of improper disposal of all this “garbage”, or as it is better known, E-waste.

      The electronics that are in the common house-hold usually contain lead, mercury, copper, arsenic, cadmium, and beryllium, just to name a few (Toothman). That is why we can't throw away electronics like we would other garbage. The majority of what we toss away gets hauled off to a landfill. If by chance the E-waste that is in landfills break open and expose these elements, they can seep out into water streams and our atmosphere polluting our world. With the high demand for the most up-to-date electronics, the amount of E-waste that mankind as accumulated over the years is astonishing. The nation today dumps over 300 million electronics per year. Unfortunately, only about 20% of that gets recycled causing the amount of E-waste to pile up. On top of that, about 80% of the E-waste produced in the U.S. is shipped off to other countries like Asia (“11 facts about e-waste”).

      To rid the world of piles of unused electronics, we should simply recycle. The problem with recycling E-waste is that it can be very dangerous. Most of the places that do recycle E-waste are in third world countries where labor is cheap, and those places aren't equipped with the tools to properly recycle. The good news is that some have figured out what how and what you can recycle without the dangerous conditions, but that is few and far between (Greenpeace International). Because the majority of our E-waste is exported to developing countries, proper recycling is still not a common thing.

Proper recycling of E-waste materials should be left up to the country who has the problem instead of exporting it to underdeveloped countries. If we chose to export our garbage to somewhere else, we should make sure that they have the way to recycle the materials in a safe manner. If we had the facilities to recycle our old electronics, the amount of pollution that is caused by E-waste can be drastically reduced and we could preserve and clean up our environment.

Sources:

“Do Something.” 11 Facts About E-waste. N.p. n.d. Web. 13 April 2012.

      <http://www.dosomething.org/tipsandtools/11-facts-about-e-waste>

Greenpeace International. Where Does E-waste End Up? N.p. 2012. Web. 13 April 2012 .

     <http://www.greenpeace.org/international/en/campaigns/toxics/electronics/the-e-waste-/

      problem/where-does-e-waste-end-up/>

Toothman, Jessika. How E-waste Works. N.p. 04 June 2008. Web. 12 April 2012.

      <http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/everyday-tech/e-waste4.html>

About Me

About Me and Technology

      My name is Kaitlen, and I am 22 years old. I grew up in the very small town of Prosser, Washington, then moved to Spokane Valley to go to school and become a nurse. I have an appreciation for writing because I personally have found that writing, in any form, can be extremely beneficial. It is a way of letting loose of emotions, thoughts, and exploring your imagination.

      Within the last year, I upgraded from a simple cell phone to an Iphone. Since then, my mind has been broadened! The capability of instantly pulling up unknown knowledge with just the tap of a finger is mind-blowing to me! I grew up, as one would say “under a rock”, and didn't even have a computer until I was 19. I was a little late to the game when it came to technology. My boyfriend was the one who introduced me to the Iphone. When there was a song he wanted me to listen to, he instantly pulled it up on his phone. When there was a movie he wanted me to watch, he was able to instantly show me videos and clips. It's wonderful being able to access anything I want, wherever I go and it's remarkable to think that I can do all this with something that fits in my pocket. I use my phone for everything, more than I use my computer. In fact, my phone is faster in retrieving information than my laptop is, and its twenty times smaller. I have now realized that technology, like the Iphone, has given people the access to any price of information they want whenever they want it.

      On top of all that, the Iphone has impacted my life by documenting this last year with information of my choosing. If there is a something I have seen, or a place I have gone, I can easily relive those memories by flipping through photos that I have taken and have the ability to retrieve them wherever I go. Only time will tell how technology will continue to impact mankind