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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Library and Information Science

Background:

  • The Association for College and Research Libraries (ACRL) published the Information Literacy Competency Standards for Nursing (ILCSN) in 2014.
  • These standards outline information research skills for nursing students and professionals.
  • Developed by the Health Sciences Interest Group of the American Library Association.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To guide nursing administrators and faculty in utilizing the ILCSN.
  • To support the design of information skills programs and coursework.
  • To enhance the integration of evidence-based practice in nursing education.

Main Methods:

  • Review and interpretation of the ILCSN document.
  • Guidance provided for curriculum development and program design.
  • Focus on aligning educational content with professional competencies.

Main Results:

  • The ILCSN offers a comprehensive set of skills from basic to advanced.
  • Standards facilitate the development of information literacy crucial for evidence-based practice.
  • Provides a roadmap for educators to implement information skills training.

Conclusions:

  • Effective implementation of ILCSN can significantly improve nursing students' and professionals' information research abilities.
  • Integrating these standards supports the core tenets of evidence-based nursing practice.
  • Nursing education programs should adopt the ILCSN to ensure graduates possess essential information literacy skills.