The main types of technology currently used in nursing education are computers and human patient simulators.
Human patient simulators are used as an aid in simulating real-life medical situations that a future nurse will be called on to help with. These situations may include everything from giving birth to helping victims of a bomb blast. In addition, computers are used to train nurses in the use of the electronic medical records system commonly used throughout the United States.
Not only does the use of technology help nurses learn basic care techniques, but it also gives them a clear picture of more complicated medical procedures. It simultaneously educates them as to the administrative duties of their job, many of which will be carried out online in the future.