nursing informatic competency
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Nursing informatics competencies
By : Salwa mohamedUnder SupervisionAss.Prof.Dr. Gehan Moustafa
Nursing informatics competencies1- Technical competences2- Utility competences3-Leader ship competencies ( user - modifier –innovator) Achieving nursing competence
Out line
Nursing leaders and educators have recognized the need for every nurse to participate in Nursing Informatics.
The use of information and communications technologies in the collection of data. use of information and generation of knowledge to support nursing practice..
Introduction
Introduction the nursing informatics competencies means
that nurses have adequate computer literacy and information
management skills (McGonigle & Mastrian, 2012). For example, knowing how to use e-mail, manage Windows
Introduction
applications, search databases, and the ability to operate institution specific nursing software used for charting and medication administration are all part of informatics competencies
1- Technical competences
Technical competences are related to the actual psychomotor use of computers and other technological equipment . specific nursing informatics competencies include the ability to use selected application in a comfortable and knowledgeable way
Technical competences cont.
it is important that nurses feel confident in their use of computers and software in the practice setting , especially at the bedside, in order to be able to attend to the client at the same time
Technical competencesEx word
processing Key boarding SpreadsheetsPresentation
graphics Databases
Desktop publishing Printers cd rom World wide web E-mail Multimedia Telecommunicatio
n devices
2- Utility competences
Utility competences are related to the process of using computers and other technological equipment within nursing practice , education , research and administration .
2- Utility competences
specific nursing informatics competencies include the process of applying evidenced based practice , critical thinking and accountability in the use of the selected applications in a comfortable and knowledgeable way.
3-Leader ship competencies
Leader ship competencies are related to the ethical and management issues related to using computers and other technological equipment within nursing practice , education ,research and administration .
3-Leader ship competencies
Specific nursing informatics competencies include the process of Applying accountability , client privacy and confidentiality and quality assurance in documentation in the use of selected application in in a comfortable and knowledgeable way.
level of nursing informatics Expertise
users
modifire
innovator
User level
Minimum core standard for all nurses
Comfortable with basic application , NIH , ergonomics , privacy issues , email ,internet , network
A ware of impact of technology on client rights , ethics .
Modifier level competencies
Mastered basic skills , uses technology in inventive ways
Applies NI in EBP , decision , research
Evaluates E- health Coordinates NIS
Innovator level competencies
Expert NI design skills & knowledge
Plan , design , manage Innovates new ways to work with
& think about NI . inspires Develops NI initiatives Advances NI field
The need to adopt a culture in nursing that promotes acceptance and use of information
Achieving Nursing Informatics Competencies
Strategies for achieving NI competencies in the workplace include Understanding theory and practiceAdoption of innovations, Training, access to resources (e.g. CNA’s plans for a “Virtual LibraryOpportunities for continuing
education.
Achieving Nursing Informatics Competencies
There are four potential strategies for providing NI education: Undergraduate and diploma nursing
programs (integrated into the curriculum or as individual courses
Graduate programs (NI specialty or electives);
Formal continuing education for practicing nurses/NI Certificate Program
Non-credit/informal continuing education.
Strategies for achieving nursing competence
No single strategy will adequately prepare all nurses with NI competencies.
The emphasis on one strategy over another, and the resulting shifting of resources, requires discussion to develop an overall national NI education strategy.
Strategies for achieving nursing competence
1. Put nursing programs to identify the competencies needed and how these might be met .
2. Healthcare agencies within a geographic area to provide basic NI education programs for practicing nurses.
3. Provide core IT skills and resources to students address infrastructure requirements;
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4. Faculties provide informatics education through core facilities training .
5. Cooperation of health care organizations and educational facilities to provide training facilities.
6. Creative solutions for limited infrastructure budgets.
7. Healthcare professions as well as educational institutions should providing access to expertise, hardware and software.
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