How Useful is the Internet?

The internet is extremely useful as a student nurse and even for those who have been practicing for a number years. Chat rooms, blogs, and websites can be used as recourses and as a form of communication. Nurses now have access to online databases which gives them access to all types of nursing journals, practice guidelines, and discussion boards. A community of nurses has been established in conjunction with the development and expansion of these new forms of communication. The internet allows for the interaction of nurses across the globe. The ability to share ones experiences and opinions diminishes the possibility of isolation and creates a social support network for many nurses.