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Manal Kleib1, Lynn M Nagle, Karen E Furlong
1Assistant Professor (Dr Kleib) and Professor (Dr Paul), Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Adjunct Professor (Dr Nagle), Faculty of Nursing, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada; Senior Teaching Associate (Dr Furlong), Department of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of New Brunswick, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; Postdoctoral Fellow (Dr Wisnesky), Faculty of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; and MScN Graduate, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta (Ms Ali).
Nursing students report moderate digital health competency, highlighting a need for improved informatics education. Addressing educational gaps is crucial for preparing graduates for modern healthcare practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Digital Health Literacy
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Significant preparedness gaps persist in nursing graduates regarding digital health.
- Existing research indicates a need to evaluate nursing students' current digital health capabilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess nursing students' self-perceived informatics competency and digital health preparedness.
- To identify available learning opportunities, barriers, and facilitators for informatics competency development.
Main Methods:
- A sequential mixed-methods approach was employed, combining surveys and interviews.
- Data were collected from 221 senior undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) students.
Main Results:
- Students generally perceived themselves as having moderate nursing informatics competency.
- Key themes emerged: challenges in applying informatics, varied learning experiences, and future practice readiness.
Conclusions:
- Urgent attention is required to standardize informatics education within nursing programs.
- Enhancing informatics competency is essential for ensuring new nursing graduates are workforce-ready.
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