Nursing Undergraduates' Perceptions of Nursing Informatics Courses

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Health Informatics

Background:

• Nursing informatics (NI) integrates nursing science with information and communication technology.
• Understanding student perceptions is crucial for effective curriculum development in NI.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore nursing undergraduates' perceptions of a nursing informatics (NI) course.
• To assess student awareness and support for NI education.

Main Methods:

• A survey was administered to 51 nursing undergraduates enrolled in 2021.
• A questionnaire with structured and open-ended questions was used.
• Data were collected between September 7-14, 2023, with 46 responses.

Main Results:

• Nearly 70% of respondents were unaware of NI prior to the survey.
• Over 93% of students supported the introduction of an NI course.
• Awareness levels of NI varied among the surveyed undergraduates.

Conclusions:

• A significant gap exists in undergraduate nursing students' awareness of NI.
• There is strong student support for integrating NI into the nursing curriculum.
• Findings will inform the development and enhancement of NI curricula for nursing programs.