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Addressing challenges in nursing informatics instruction.

¹Vanderbilt University, School of Nursing, Nashville, Tennessee.

The Journal of Nursing Education

|February 1, 1989

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This study highlights how informatics education can bridge the gap between computer capabilities and nursing practice. Interactive experiences foster computer literacy and creative application, empowering future nurses.

Area of Science:

Nursing Informatics
Computer Science Education

Background:

A significant gap exists between computers' information processing power and their limited use in nursing.
Nursing informatics education is crucial to address this disparity.

Purpose of the Study:

To stimulate students' imagination regarding computers' potential in professional nursing endeavors.
To foster an appreciation for computer applications, problem-solving, and their benefits/limitations.

Main Methods:

Interactive computer application experiences.
Exposure to diverse software and in-depth application training.
Focus on overcoming computer anxiety and understanding logical processing.

Main Results:

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Students gained exposure to various computer applications and developed in-depth experience.

Participants overcame computer fear and appreciated the logical nature of computer-based problem-solving.

Students recognized the benefits and limitations of computers in exploring scientific and nursing phenomena.

Conclusions:

Informatics education can empower nurses to make informed decisions about computer application in their practice.
Bridging the gap between computer capabilities and nursing utilization is achievable through targeted education.
Future nurses can leverage computer-saturated environments by understanding and creatively applying informatics principles.