Frecuencia y uso de las TICs con conexión a internet en estudiantes de enfermería durante la pandemia del COVID

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have revolutionized educational processes since the 1980s, facilitating access to information and enhancing the quality of learning. The study employed a descriptive, non-experimental, cross-sectional design, with a sample of 100 students of the Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. To measure the frequency of ICT use, the CUTIC questionnaire was used, which evaluates variables such as messaging, social networks and their educational applicability. Data were collected virtually through Google Forms and analyzed with SPSS software. The results showed that 62% of the participants were female and most were between 19 and 22 years old. Sixty-six percent used WhatsApp daily on their cell phone, while 49% used it from computers or tablets. In terms of educational usefulness, 98% considered the use of the Internet through these devices to be useful. The results evidence a high dependence of nursing students on the use of ICT, especially for messaging and social networks. Although ICTs are essential for the educational process, challenges related to access and adaptation to new technologies are highlighted. The use of ICT was essential for the education of nursing students during the pandemic, facilitating communication and access to educational information. However, the lack of adequate resources still represents a challenge that must be addressed to ensure a more equitable education.