Advancements in data analytics that assist research nurses
Nurses form the bulk of healthcare professionals in America, so they play a significant role in research and the collection of big data for the industry. According to one report by The Truth About Nursing, there are 10 nurses for every three doctors in the United States, and if the projections are right, then the numbers should continue to grow in the coming decade.
The role of nurses has also expanded over the years. Today, the average nurse has more responsibilities than ever before in the history of the profession. The average ICU patient spends around 86% of their time with a nurse, and it is estimated that those who visit the ER spend even more of their time with nurses.
This puts nurses in a unique position when it comes to research and big data. They can provide all sorts of detai...