Validation of a Tool to Evaluate Nursing Students' Electronic Health Record Competency in Simulation

Susan McBride¹, Laura Thomas, Sharon Decker+4

• ¹About the Authors Susan McBride, PhD, RN-BC, CPHIMS, FAAN, is a professor and associate dean of research, The University of Texas at Tyler School of Nursing, Tyler, Texas. Laura Thomas, PhD, RN, CNE, is a professor, University of North Texas Health Sciences Center College of Nursing, Fort Worth, Texas. Sharon Decker, PhD, RN, FSSH, ANEF, FAAN, is professor emeritus, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing, Lubbock, Texas. Matthew Pierce, MS, NREMT, CHSOS, is director of health information, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing. Shelley Burson, MEd, is coordinator of special projects, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing. Huaxin Song, PhD, is assistant professor, The University of Texas at Tyler School of Nursing. Katie Haerling (Adamson), PhD, RN, CHSE, is a professor, University of Washington Tacoma School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership, Tacoma, Washington. This research was supported by funding from the Dorothy Otto Research Award under the National League for Nursing Research Awards in 2021. The research team acknowledges the contributions of the University Medical Center Health System, Lubbock, Texas, and the following nurses, faculty, and technology support: Rebecca Clark, Erin Gibson, Heather Guest, Courtnie Moore, Belen Ramirez, Tammy Williams, Bill Eubanks, Autumn Harris, Apryl Keaty, George Esquivel, Emmanuel Sanchez, Adam Wood, and William McGaghie. For more information, contact Dr. McBride at susanmcbride@uttyler.edu .