NHS Digital tweeted an interesting question recently:We believe #healthtech can help people look after their own health. But what do you think? Can digital tech improve health and help people manage long term conditions? Hit reply and let us know your views. #Expo18NHS #DigitalHealth #mHealth #medtech pic.twitter.com/25NrSUDVW4— NHS Digital (@NHSDigital) September 5, 2018There were some interesting responses:Oh I love #HealthTech - my @Fitbit & fit bit community keeps me focused on achieving 10,000 steps as a minimum each day ?? what do you think @HLB27 @NRCUK @NicolaJackson13 @VivJBennett @AgencyNurse @Jem8239 - could we use #HealthTech more with LTC management?? Ty @NHSDigital— Kath Evans RGN RSCN (@KathEvans2) September 5, 2018Agreed. An ...

Nursing is a wide and divers profession with many areas of specialism ... no two nursing roles are the same.  If we simply take the Adult nurse job profile (Prospects 2018) and consider it in regard to our own roles: "Adult nurses care for adult patients who are suffering from a variety of health conditions, ranging from minor injuries and ailments, to acute and long-term illnesses and diseases. They support recovery by using care plans, carrying out care procedures and assessments, and evaluating and focusing on the needs of the patient rather than the illness or condition."Does this describe what you do as a nurse? The chances are it doesn't ! Nurses work in a variety of different settings, from wards, clinics, call centres, community, of ...