Course Impression

In honor of National Nurses Day, I want to recognize all the nurses for their role in this trusted profession, as they strive to create a positive impact in the lives of their patients. 

Through the Environmental & Occupational Effects of Health course, I have gained so much knowledge regarding nurses' potential to shape the health of not only patients in the clinical setting, but for the community as well. The modules have motivated me to transition to a lifestyle that is more sustainable in benefitting the environment, as well as my well-being. With all the knowledge I have gained, I will certainly apply them throughout my practice as a nurse. 

Radiation, Electric + Magnetic Fields

iPhone

Following the instructions below:

• Go to General
• > About
• > Legal

Regarding radiation, I was always aware of the radiation that can be transmitted through certain technologies like a smartphone. However, in light of this week's module content and the instructions above, I was oblivious to the warning and information about radio frequency (RF) exposure until today. 

Personally, I thought the legal information on the iPhone is valuable because it is very specific and provides consumers with ways to reduce RF exposure. 

Given the rise of innovative technology, I believe nurses should be more active in staying abreast of information regarding radiation associated with tech devices and their associated potential risks especially if those risks, such as cancer, can be reduced by decreasing radiation exposure.

If I wanted to develop a position statement for nurses on technology and health, it would be:

To people that possess smartphones, smartphones can transmit radio frequency leading to your risk of exposure that can be detrimental to your health, because radio frequency exposure is known to be linked to a list of potential health risks based on scientific research.