Enhancing baccalaureate nursing information technology outcomes: faculty perspectives.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Health Informatics
• Information Technology in Healthcare

Background:

• Baccalaureate nurses need proficiency in information technology (IT) for current practice and professional growth.
• Educational institutions must adapt curricula to meet evolving IT demands in healthcare.
• Assessing and enhancing IT competency is crucial for nursing graduates.

Purpose of the Study:

• To survey faculty members about challenges and solutions for improving nursing students' IT outcomes.
• To identify key areas for curriculum enhancement in health informatics.
• To inform educational strategies for IT competency development in nursing.

Main Methods:

• A survey was distributed to faculty members involved in baccalaureate nursing programs.
• The survey focused on identifying barriers to IT skill acquisition and effective strategies for improvement.
• Data analysis aimed to pinpoint actionable insights for curriculum development.

Main Results:

• Faculty identified specific barriers hindering the development of essential IT skills among nursing students.
• Effective strategies for enhancing IT outcomes were proposed by educators.
• The findings highlight a need for targeted interventions within nursing education.

Conclusions:

• Baccalaureate nursing programs require curriculum evaluation and revision to meet IT expectations.
• Addressing faculty-identified barriers and implementing suggested strategies can improve nursing students' IT proficiency.
• The study's findings have significant implications for nursing education, clinical practice, and health policy.