INFORMATICS - 7and8 of 14

Question 1

3 core competencies

Answer 1

entry level nurse
experienced nurse
informatics nurse specialist (ins)

Question 2

Knows how to use nursing specific software such as computerized documentation; use of patient care technology and information management for patient safety.

Answer 2

entry level nurse

Question 3

Skilled in information management and computer technology to sustain their specific area of practice includes making judgments based on trends of data in addition to collaboration with the informatics nurses in the development of systems.

Answer 3

experienced nurse

Question 4

Has advanced informatics preparation at the graduate level and assists the practicing nurse in meeting his needs for information. Has advanced informatics preparation and possesses skills for conducting informatics research along with theory development.

Answer 4

INS

Question 5

Why Do Wee Need to Study Nursing Informatics?

Answer 5

1.In the 21st Century, information is doubling every 5yrs, if not tripling in quantity and quality.
2.Information is POWER
3.Technology also facilitates the creative process in nurses, affording amazing vehicles for patient education, teaching and learning and providing general health promotion and prevention information on a global scale.

Question 6

One of the most impactful applications is the development and use of

Answer 6

CGNCP

Question 7

Manual and relying on nurse’s knowledge, expertise and Pt’s assessment.

Answer 7

MANUAL

Question 8

integrate advanced informatics technologies to streamline the process.

Answer 8

CGNCP

Question 9

BENEFITS OF USING INFORMATICS IN CRITICAL PATHWAYS

Answer 9

1. IMPROVED PT OUTCOME
2. ENHANCED CARE COORDINATION
3. STANDARDIZATION OF CARE
4. COST EFFICIENCY