Global Technological Nurses Association/Alliance (GTNA) Survey

In an effort to develop an organization that will meet the needs of future members, please take a few moments to answer the following questions. Your participation and input are greatly appreciated!

Email us: globaltechnurse@gmail.com


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. How interested are you in seeing a nursing organization dedicated to RNs who engage in web-based applications and technologies

     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Not interested  Very interested


  1. How interested are you in an organization that creates a literal global community of nurses through technology no matter their field of practice in nursing.

     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Not interested  Very interested


  1. Do you agree with the proposed mission statement of GTNA which is to support and enhance the use of web-based technology and social media platforms for the purposes of efficiency, communication, connectivity, research and community development in the nursing profession.
    Yes
    No


  1. If offered, how interested are you in participating in online educational offerings provided by this organization?
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Not interested  Very interested


  1. If offered, how interested are you in attending a live educational venue dedicated to web-based applications, social networking, and new technologies directly related to nursing and healthcare?
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Not interested  Very interested


  1. How important is it for you to spend time building an online community with other nurses?
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Not important  Very important


  1. Which of the following GTNA goals are important to you when considering involvement in this organization ? (Check all that apply)
    Connect RNs using technology to solve healthcare and nursing issues
    Inform and inspire nurses to maximize the use of these tools to transform nursing education and practice
    Engage nurses from professional associations, educational institutions and major service settings in using these tools.
    Collaborate with other healthcare practice disciplines through these tools to advance nursing education and practice objectives.
    Move nursing to the forefront of healthcare issues
    Explore different mediums
    Provide access to sharing ideas
    Networking


  1. Which collaborative platform(s) do you use? (Check all which apply)*
    GoToMeeting
    Google Docs
    Google Sites
    Wiki sites
    Google Wave
    Yammer
    Other
    Don't use a collaborative platform


  1. If you answered "Other" to question # 8, please enter the collaborative platform(s) that you use.


  1. Which social networking site(s) do you use often? (Check all which apply)
    Twitter
    FaceBook
    LinkedIn
    Second Life
    Friendster
    MySpace
    Yammer
    Other


  1. If you answered "Other" to question # 10, please enter the social networking site(s) that you use.


  1. Which form of organizational leadership do you would you prefer to see in GTNA?
    Shared governance
    Traditional board


  1. Do you currently have a blog/web site?
    Yes
    No


  1. If you answered "Yes" to question #13, please list your URL to your webpage(s) on the lines below.


  1. Please rank the following discussion topics (from most interested to least interested) that you would be interested in participating in:
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    How Twitter benefits nurses  
    How to find other nurses on Twitter  
    How blogs benefit nurses  
    Online educational (free?) resources available to nurses  
    How to build an online community and options that are out there  
    Exploring hand-held device (smart phone) apps that help nurses w/ patient care  
    Issues surrounding Evidence-based Practice (EBP)  
    Developing a universal nursing language (benefits/what’s new),  
    What you’ve learned/how you’ve benefited from social networking and Web 2.0  
    Exploration of new and emerging nursing roles and how technology ties in with that  
    How to grow your own business by way of Social Networking and Web 2.0  


  1. Please select the form the list below, items you would like to see on the GTNA website
    Blog articles
    Message board
    Discussion board
    Tutorials/how to information
    Discussion of the week
    Videos
    Educational offerings online modules
    Good links
    Webinars
    Interviews
    Twitter Feed
    Other


  1. If you answered "Other" to question # 15, please enter the items you would like to see on the GTNA website


  1. If interested in being a member of GTNA what role are you most likely to take?
    Basic member
    Member who volunteers for committees
    Member who would would like to participate in leadership


  1. Please add your comments here. Thank-you!