[Profile, competencies and digital fluency of nurses in the Professional Improvement Program]

Area of Science:

• Nursing Informatics
• Digital Health
• Healthcare Technology

Context:

• Exploratory study in São Paulo focusing on nurses in a Professional Improvement Program.
• Investigated nurses' profile, digital fluency, and competencies in workplace technology.
• Utilized a questionnaire for data collection from 60 participating nurses.

Purpose:

• To identify the profile, digital fluency, and competencies of nurses regarding technology at work.
• To assess the current level of technological proficiency among nurses in the program.
• To understand the specific competencies required for effective technology management in nursing.

Summary:

• The study population comprised 95.0% female nurses, predominantly aged 23-25 (61.7%), with 75.0% from public schools.
• Most nurses (98.3%) had prior computing exposure during graduation and owned home computers (100.0%), with daily internet access (86.7%).
• A significant portion (58.3%) reported intermediate computing skills, highlighting a need for enhanced digital fluency and competencies in areas like innovation and software management.

Impact:

• Identifies key areas for professional development to improve nurses' digital literacy and technology adoption.
• Provides insights into the skills gap in nursing informatics, particularly in managing healthcare technologies.
• Informs curriculum development for nursing programs to better prepare graduates for a technology-driven healthcare environment.