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Computer competencies in a BSN program.
Full Abstract
Beginning nurses need informatics skills to work efficiently in an environment that increasingly relies on information technology to promote patient safety. In addition, a federal order mandates that all Americans have an electronic medical record by 2014. Nursing programs must integrate informatics content into their curricula to prepare nurses to use information technology. This article describes a baccalaureate (BSN) curriculum evaluation of nursing informatics content. Results can inform faculty about strategies that can strengthen informatics competencies. A research-based tool, based on the informatics competence work of Staggers, Gassert, and Curran, was developed to evaluate course syllabi. Although evidence of learning experiences related to computer skills was present, students were not routinely exposed to computerized systems. No syllabi included evidence that addressed informatics knowledge competencies. We conclude that students received limited informatics exposure and may not be adequately prepared to use information technology. Recommendations for increasing nursing informatics experiences within a BSN curriculum are offered.
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Author information
Author/s: Ornes, Lynne L (LL); Gassert, Carole (C);
Affiliation: Department of Nursing, 351 West University Boulevard, GC005, Cedar City, UT 84720, USA. ornesl(-atsign-)suu.edu
Journal and publication information
Publication Type: Evaluation Studies; Journal Article
Journal: The Journal of nursing education (J Nurs Educ), published in United States. (Language: eng)
Reference: 2007-Feb; vol 46 (issue 2) : pp 75-8
Dates: Created 2007/02/23; Completed 2007/03/30; Revised 2007/11/15;
PMID: 17315566, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)
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