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Nursing informatics needs assessment. Are distance programs needed?

M S Nesler1, D L Sopczyk, K M Cummings

  • 1Regents College, University of the State of New York, Albany, USA.

Nurse Educator
|December 29, 1998
PubMed
Summary

A needs assessment found interest in nursing informatics (NI) programs among BSN graduates, suggesting career opportunities. However, available NI educational programs remain limited, indicating a gap in specialized nursing training.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Health Informatics
  • Educational Program Development

Background:

  • Nursing informatics is an emerging specialty within the nursing profession.
  • There is a recognized need for advanced education in this field.
  • Understanding the demand for nursing informatics training is crucial for curriculum development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess interest in a distance-based master's degree and certificate program in nursing informatics.
  • To evaluate the computer and internet proficiency of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduates.
  • To identify potential career opportunities associated with nursing informatics knowledge.

Main Methods:

  • A needs assessment survey was distributed to a large sample of BSN graduates.

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  • Data collected included interest levels in nursing informatics programs.
  • Computer and internet proficiency levels were also assessed.

    • Main Results:

    • A notable interest in nursing informatics education was identified among respondents.
    • Respondents perceived nursing informatics knowledge as a pathway to enhanced career prospects.
    • A general scarcity of available nursing informatics programs was reported.

    Conclusions:

    • There is a demand for specialized nursing informatics education, particularly in distance-learning formats.
    • The findings support the development of new master's and certificate programs in nursing informatics.
    • Addressing the gap in educational offerings can help meet the growing need for informatics-skilled nurses.