NR 512 Week 4 Informatics Skills

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Chamberlain University

NR-512: Fundamentals of Nursing Informatics

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Development of Informatics Skills

Nursing informatics competencies play a crucial role in daily nursing practice, reinforcing decision-making and improving patient care. Nurses frequently interact with patients and technology, making informatics skills essential (Darvish, Keyhanian, Bahramnezhed, & Navedhamidi, 2014). Organizations emphasize values that promote employee loyalty, compliance, and risk avoidance, which are supported by strong informatics skills (McGonigle, 2015). Initially, I did not fully appreciate the significance of nursing informatics in my practice, as I lacked proficiency in technology. However, through this course, I have gained awareness of its importance. Now, I can identify informatics applications during my shifts, allowing me to provide safer and more effective patient care.

Application of Informatics in Nursing Practice

Nursing informatics is integrated into various aspects of patient care and professional development. It facilitates online education for license renewal and enables the use of simulators for training in critical scenarios, such as mock codes or disaster situations. Despite its advantages, a significant concern is the lack of proper training for nurses in informatics-related equipment. For example, in the emergency department, nurses must operate a rapid infuser correctly when managing a patient with a gastrointestinal (GI) bleed requiring rapid blood or fluid administration. Without adequate training, nurses may struggle with essential informatics-based technologies, which could compromise patient safety and care quality.

Impact of the TANIC Self-Assessment

The TANIC self-assessment provided valuable insight into my informatics competency. Initially, I realized I was not fully compliant with various aspects of nursing informatics, which made me feel uninformed. However, I recognize that nursing is a field of continuous learning, and each day presents an opportunity to enhance my skills. Through this course, I have developed a deeper understanding of informatics, which has significantly improved my confidence and ability to utilize technology in patient care. By strengthening informatics competencies, nurses can ensure they provide high-quality, safe, and efficient healthcare.

NR 512 Week 4 Informatics Skills

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Development of Informatics Skills	Nursing informatics competencies are essential for improving decision-making and patient care. Nurses frequently interact with technology, making these skills crucial (Darvish et al., 2014). Initially, I underestimated the importance of informatics but have since gained a better understanding of its role in nursing practice.
Application of Informatics in Nursing Practice	Informatics supports patient care and professional growth through online education and simulation training. However, inadequate training in informatics-related equipment, such as rapid infusers in emergency settings, remains a challenge. Proper training is necessary to ensure safe and effective technology use.
Impact of the TANIC Self-Assessment	The self-assessment revealed gaps in my informatics skills, initially making me feel unprepared. However, I now see nursing as a continuous learning process, and developing informatics skills has improved my confidence and ability to use technology effectively in patient care.

References

Darvish, A., Keyhanian, S., Bahramnezhed, F., & Navedhamidi, M. (2014). The role of nursing informatics on promoting quality of health care and the need for appropriate education. Global Journal of Health Science, 6(6), 11–18.