The Journal of the New York State Nurses' Association
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When caring for critically ill patients, critical care nurses work with technology every day. Technology and equipment malfunctions can have a profound effect on nurses' practice and self-image. ⋯ They questioned their competence and felt malfunctioning technology jeopardized their credibility and professional image. These findings are useful when structuring educational sessions on technology and in facilitating a supportive environment for critical care nurses when technology malfunctions.