Gadgets & Technology Archives

The Best Vein Finder Lights and How They Work

By Brittney Wilson, BSN, RN / June 10, 2020 January 11, 2021 / 4 minutes of reading

As a nurse, you depend on your tools to make your job easier. Discover the best vein finder lights and learn how they work – all right here. How Do Vein Finder Lights Work? The science behind vein finder lights is pretty fascinating. The most popular vein finders are made by Accuvein. And this is what their website says about how they work: Vein visualization (also known as vein illumination) uses Near-infrared (NIR) imaging for detecting veins. This proven technology enables accurate visualization of the veins under the …

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7 Must Have Nurse Gadgets

By Brittney Wilson, BSN, RN / January 15, 2019 February 1, 2021 / 4 minutes of reading

In today’s tech-filled world every profession has multiple gadgets available to make that job easier. The following nurse gadgets are fantastic for nurses who enjoy technology and are looking for something to help them perform their job easier and more efficiently. 7 Must-Have Nurse Gadgets Let’s look at the best nurse gadgets that every nurse should have. Some of them are incredibly necessary and some of them are just super helpful to have on hand. Ampule Opener Buy It Now Opening a glass ampule can be …

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Update: Post-it® Notes Productivity Challenge

By Brittney Wilson, BSN, RN / June 7, 2017 January 26, 2020 / 4 minutes of reading

Last month, I shared how I use Post-it® Notes to make our household to do list a game as Post-it® Brand encouraged me to take a 21-day productivity challenge.

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Talk to a Doctor Online- Anytime- Anywhere with HealthTap

By Brittney Wilson, BSN, RN / September 27, 2016 March 8, 2019 / 4 minutes of reading

I looked at my clock as I had been tossing and turning all night with stomach pains. 2:43am. What was going on? Appendicitis? I flip open one of my old text books..no not that. Did I all of a sudden become lactose intolerant? Do I have a gallstone? Was it a back injury? Was it just stress? And then, in typical nurse fashion, I started to ponder if this could in fact be that rare strain of the flu that a patient had. Panic. Do I …

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The Growing Concern of Visual Privacy

By Brittney Wilson, BSN, RN / December 12, 2015 March 8, 2019 / 3 minutes of reading

A few months ago I wrote about a post titled “What is Visual Privacy and How to Avoid Visual Hacking.” My goal was to define both visual privacy and visual hacking and offer solutions to protect sensitive data. I highlighted 3M™ Privacy Filters and how they can protect data both at home and on the job. This post is a followup to continue to dive into the issue of visual hacking, and how my 3M™ Privacy Filter has helped to keep my data safe from prying eyes.

Indestructible iPhone Charger – Never Buy an iPhone Cable Again!

By Brittney Wilson, BSN, RN / November 20, 2015 March 8, 2019 / 3 minutes of reading

The Titan iPhone cable is 1 meter long MFI certified indestructible iPhone charger. What makes it special is the fact that it is wrapped in two layers of industrial-grade, high-strength flexible steel. The Titan iPhone cable is everything proof! Fuse Chicken describes the Titan as the world’s toughest cable. I mean, this sucker has held up against chainsaws, sledge hammers, and cars! If you’re worried about the connectors, don’t. It’s fused on both ends so you won’t get any frayed ends.

What is Visual Privacy and How to Avoid Visual Hacking

By Brittney Wilson, BSN, RN / July 14, 2015 March 8, 2019 / 5 minutes of reading

Visual privacy is the issue of sensitive information being accessed visually via screens creating a security risk for organizations . Learn More About Visual Hacking
Visual hacking is the active threat of sensitive, confidential or private information being viewed or captured for unauthorized use

4 of the Best Health and Fitness Apps for Android

By Brittney Wilson, BSN, RN / July 8, 2015 March 8, 2019 / 3 minutes of reading

Getting and staying fit has is important to live an healthy and full life. Some of the best health and fitness apps for Android can help you on that path by giving you to the tools you need to be accountable for your exercise, food choices, and lifestyle.

Many people desire to get fit purely for vanity. There are are also those who do so because they wish to be healthier overall, and looking better is just a bonus. Then there are those who seek the mind-body approach and consider meditation and yoga as must-do’s, no matter what other exercises they might do Wherever you are on that spectrum, there’s are probably some ways that your smartphone can help to keep you on track. Here are some truly top-notch apps for building a better lifestyle, thus building a better body.

Discover Your Passion for Technology with eBay

By Brittney Wilson, BSN, RN / June 13, 2015 March 8, 2019 / 2 minutes of reading

One of my personal missions in life is to empower people (especially nurses) to become more confident using and passionate about technology. I’m a big advocate for integrating technology into your routine. This includes using tablets and computers to educate children, expand the minds of adults, and keep aging loved ones connected to the world.

This can be a real challenge because of the high prices associated with many of the latest and greatest high tech gadgets. However, there’s no need to swear off top of the line technologies because of retail stickers prices. I hardly ever pay full retail value on any of the technology products and accessories that I buy.

Health Informatics: Is Technology Improving Healthcare?

By Brittney Wilson, BSN, RN / April 20, 2015 April 30, 2019 / 3 minutes of reading

All this technology in healthcare doesn’t just materialize on it’s own. Health informatics professionals are the ones that ensure technology is integrated into healthcare. There are many technical and clinical professionals working behind the scene to ensure that technology is weaved into the fabric of healthcare as seamlessly as possible. Since technology isn’t going away, neither is the need for skilled health informatics professionals. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 22 percent increase in employment through the year 2022, a rate that is much faster than the national average for all occupations.