Individuals are increasingly seeking care in virtual care environments as the healthcare system evolves. Nurses are well poised to enhance their scope of practice into these environments that can transcend time, space, and location. The author discusses both how virtual care environments are seen in today’s healthcare systems and how nursing theory and research will contribute to enhancing quality care for individuals in virtual care environments.
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