The Module 12 on “Opportunities in Digital Health for Nurses”, co-authored by Brig (Dr) Leena Kumari P.R. and Brig (Dr) Mala Singh (Retd.), highlights the expanding roles and career pathways for nurses in an increasingly digital healthcare environment.

The module explores how global digital health trends such as EMRs, AI/ML, telemedicine, and virtual care are reshaping nursing practice, education, and leadership.

Nurses are introduced to emerging roles like Nursing Informatics Specialist, Digital Health Consultant, Telemedicine Project Manager, and Health Technology Trainer, emphasizing how nurses can drive innovation and transformation within healthcare systems. The module also focuses on building essential digital competencies such as telehealth communication, data analytics, interoperability, and ethical data handling.

By the end of this module, nurses gain awareness of evolving digital opportunities in India and globally, empowering them to become digitally skilled professionals and leaders in the future of healthcare.