EBP / Informatics Flashcards
Explain the sources of nursing knowledge
Scientific Knowledge
Personal Knowledge
Ethical Knowledge
Aesthetic Knowledge
Scientific Knowledge
Derived from evidence-based research and systematic investigation.
Personal Knowledge
Gained through personal experience and reflective practice.
Ethical Knowledge
Based on principles of right and wrong, guiding moral decision-making.
Aesthetic Knowledge
Focused on the art of nursing, including empathy, communication, and cultural competence.
Discuss the four common concepts in nursing theories
Person: The recipient of care, including individuals, families, and communities.
Environment: The physical, social, and cultural context impacting the person’s health.
Health: The degree of wellness or well-being the person experiences.
Nursing: The actions and interventions performed to improve or maintain health.
Nursing Practice
Guides day-to-day care, informed by research and theoretical frameworks.
Nursing Research
Generates evidence to support or refine theories and improve practice.
Nursing Theory
Provides a conceptual foundation for research and practice.
All three components work synergistically to advance the profession and improve patient outcomes.
nursing informatics
Integration of nursing science, information science, and computer science to manage and communicate data, information, and knowledge in nursing practice.
Nursing Informatics; Scope
Scope: Includes clinical decision-making, data management, and health IT system implementation.
Nursing Informatics; standards
Standards: Governed by guidelines like the American Nurses Association (ANA) Nursing Informatics Scope and Standards of Practice.
Informatics Nurse Specialist
Designs and optimizes health IT systems, trains staff, and ensures data integrity.
Informatics Nurse Clinician
Focuses on system implementation in clinical settings, bridging the gap between IT and clinical staff.
