Drones Enter the Lives and Careers of Nurses

Drones are far more than toys. Drones will transform diverse areas of life, including business, defense, education, entertainment, and, of course, health and medicine. Drones will also transform the role and function of nurses and other healthcare professionals. Just consider the possibilities...
As nurses look forward to a future where drones are active participants, they may witness myriad problems-from privacy, security and designated delivery spots to traffic patterns, durability and licensing. However, nurses can become part of the drone revolution if they take action on the following: Read More

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