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Informatics competencies for nurses at four levels of practice
N Staggers1, C A Gassert, C Curran
1Information Technology Services, Salt Lake City, Utah 84108, USA.
The Journal of Nursing Education
|October 13, 2001
Summary
A lack of nursing informatics (NI) competencies is addressed by developing a comprehensive, valid set of skills, knowledge, and attitudes for nurses. This work aims to integrate essential NI competencies into nursing education and practice.
Area of Science:
- Informatics
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Administration
Background:
- Current nursing informatics (NI) competencies are insufficient and lack validation.
- Nursing leaders advocate for integrating NI into curricula and practice across all settings.
- Existing research often focuses narrowly on computer skills, neglecting a broader informatics scope.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a valid and reliable set of nursing informatics competencies.
- To establish a comprehensive definition of NI competencies, including skills, knowledge, and attitudes.
- To create a foundational framework for NI competency development and implementation.
Main Methods:
- A literature review was conducted to create an initial database of NI competencies.
- A panel of nursing informatics experts reviewed, refined, and validated the competencies.
- Competencies were categorized into four distinct skill levels.
Main Results:
- An initial master list of nursing informatics competencies was generated.
- Competencies were organized into four defined skill levels, from foundational to advanced.
- The developed competencies encompass a broad range of skills, knowledge, and attitudes.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a foundational framework for a valid and comprehensive set of NI competencies.
- This work supports the integration of essential NI competencies into nursing education and practice.
- The defined competencies aim to enhance nurses' capabilities in various healthcare settings.
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