Student growth in informatics competencies after a nursing informatics course

IF 1.7 Q2 NURSING

Teaching and Learning in Nursing Pub Date : 2025-08-05 DOI:10.1016/j.teln.2025.07.012

Mary E. Doerner DNP, RN, CPAN, CAPA, Charlotte S. Connerton EdD, RN, CNE, Uditha Wijesuriya PhD

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Abstract

Background

Healthcare is becoming more technology-driven, requiring professionals to access, analyze, and implement data-based interventions. Nursing informatics combines nursing science with information and analytical sciences to support practice. Schools of nursing are incorporating informatics into their curricula to meet this need.

Aim

This study was to determine student growth from a nursing informatics course.

Methods

The study design was mixed methods. The Self-Assessment of Informatics Competency Scale for Health Professionals (SAICS) was used to measure competencies. Students completed pre- and post-tests. Data were analyzed using paired t-tests and qualitative methods.

Results

Quantitative analysis showed significant growth in competencies. Qualitative analysis revealed themes such as informatic application, clinician involvement in design/evaluation of system, systems/data security, and assessment/evaluation of online material.

Conclusion

Nursing education is transitioning to competency-based education, requiring varied instructional methods to support informatics skills. Nursing programs must prepare nurses to be at the forefront of informatics knowledge.

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护理信息学课程后学生信息学能力的增长

医疗保健正变得越来越受技术驱动，需要专业人员访问、分析和实施基于数据的干预措施。护理信息学将护理科学与信息和分析科学相结合，以支持实践。护理学校正在将信息学纳入他们的课程，以满足这一需求。目的探讨护理信息学专业学生的成长情况。方法采用混合方法设计研究。采用《卫生专业人员信息学能力自评量表》（SAICS）进行能力测评。学生们完成了前后测试。数据分析采用配对t检验和定性方法。结果定量分析显示胜任力显著提高。定性分析揭示了诸如信息学应用、临床医生参与系统设计/评估、系统/数据安全以及在线材料评估/评估等主题。结论护理教育正在向能力教育过渡，需要多样化的教学方法来支持信息学技能。护理计划必须准备护士在信息学知识的最前沿。

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来源期刊

Teaching and Learning in Nursing NURSING-

CiteScore

2.60

自引率

10.50%

发文量

119

审稿时长

37 days

期刊介绍： Teaching and Learning in Nursing is the Official Journal of the National Organization of Associate Degree Nursing. The journal is dedicated to the advancement of Associate Degree Nursing education and practice, and promotes collaboration in charting the future of health care education and delivery. Topics include: - Managing Different Learning Styles - New Faculty Mentoring - Legal Issues - Research - Legislative Issues - Instructional Design Strategies - Leadership, Management Roles - Unique Funding for Programs and Faculty