Examining the Effect of an Educational Program on Nursing Students’ Informatics Competencies

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the effect of a two-day education program on the informatics competencies of undergraduate nursing students. A one-group pretest-posttest design was employed using a convenience sample of 83 students. SANICS-18 (Self-Assessment of Nursing Informatics Competencies Scale) items were used to measure nursing informatics competencies. The pretest findings indicated a low overall score for nursing informatics competencies, with applied computer skills being the lowest self-reported competency subscale (clinical informatics). Following implementation of the education program, nursing students’ general informatics competencies improved. The findings suggest that nursing programs should provide continuing nursing informatics training and integrate skills and competencies within the nursing curriculum.

Digital Health Education and Training for Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing Students: Scoping Review

“…At the undergraduate level, the main focus of the education delivered was on telehealth and telenursing [ 32 - 42 ] and competency development in using the EHR through simulated EHRs [ 73 - 82 ]. In total, 2 studies focused on NI education [ 85 , 86 ]. Of note, some of these interventions were implemented or developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic [ 32 - 36 , 40 ].…”

“…In total, 2 studies addressed NI education [ 85 , 86 ]. Of these, 1 study applied a controlled interventional design to measure knowledge gain, attitudes toward the EHR, and perceived confidence following the completion of 2 learning modules on NI delivered via in-person lectures and online using vodcasts [ 86 ].…”

“…Of these, 1 study applied a controlled interventional design to measure knowledge gain, attitudes toward the EHR, and perceived confidence following the completion of 2 learning modules on NI delivered via in-person lectures and online using vodcasts [ 86 ]. The other study used a 1-group pretest-posttest design following a 2-day online NI educational program and measuring perceived NI competency [ 85 ]. Both interventions were informed by professional practice standards or competencies and relevant educational theory, yielding a statistically significant improvements in the outcomes measured [ 85 , 86 ].…”

“…The other study used a 1-group pretest-posttest design following a 2-day online NI educational program and measuring perceived NI competency [ 85 ]. Both interventions were informed by professional practice standards or competencies and relevant educational theory, yielding a statistically significant improvements in the outcomes measured [ 85 , 86 ].…”

The dual effect of work rumination in the relationship between challenge stress and innovative behavior: A moderated mediation model of information literacy

“…In order to enhance the information literacy skills of nurses, it is recommended that nursing programs give priority to integrating information literacy into practice. This can be accomplished by fostering collaboration between nursing educators and librarians [34,35]. This integration should be considered a vital component of the nursing curriculum, placing emphasis on the cultivation of skills and their practical implementation [36].…”