Update: NI Scope and Standards of Practice, Competencies, and Certification

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Health Informatics
• Professional Practice Standards

Background:

• The American Nurses Association (ANA) periodically updates its foundational documents for nursing informatics.
• The 2015 edition represents a significant revision to guide the evolving field.

Purpose of the Study:

• To detail the revisions in the 2015 ANA Nursing Informatics: Scope and Standards of Practice, Second Edition.
• To explain the updated competencies, now leveled for different informatics nursing roles.
• To provide insights into the development process and the ANCC certification.

Main Methods:

• Review of the 2015 ANA Nursing Informatics: Scope and Standards of Practice, Second Edition.
• Analysis of the revised definition, scope of practice, standards, and competencies.
• Discussion of the development process and ANCC certification.

Main Results:

• The 2015 edition features a revised definition of nursing informatics.
• The scope of practice statement is totally revised, with updated standards and competencies.
• Competencies are now leveled for informatics nurses and informatics nurse specialists.

Conclusions:

• The updated Scope and Standards of Practice is a vital resource for nursing informatics professionals.
• It informs practice, education, research, administration, and certification.
• The document aims to stimulate discussion and personal action plans for integrating content into practice.