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Nursing Informatics Self-Assessment

Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the discussion. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.

General Instructions

1. Read Farzandipour, M., Mohamadian, H., Akbari, H., Safari, S., & Sharif, R. (2021). Designing a national model for assessment of nursing informatics competency. BMC medical informatics and decision making, 21, 1-12.
2. Consider how you would rate your informatics competency based on the survey questions used in the article (found in the Supplemental Information tab of the article).

Initial Post

1. Address the discussion questions below by using your self-appraisal of competency based on the survey in Farzandipour et al. (2021).
   • Discuss your overall perceived competency level in informatics.,
   • Describe two competencies identified as strengths.,
   • Describe two competencies identified as growth opportunities.,
   • Describe at least two strategies to enhance your competencies.,
   • Identify resources to support your selected strategies.
2. Integration of Evidence: Integrate relevant scholarly sources as defined by program expectationsLinks to an external site.:
   • Cite a scholarly source in the initial post.
   • Accurately analyze, synthesize, and/or apply principles from evidence with no more than one short quote (15 words or less) for the week.
3. Professionalism in Communication: Communicate with minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation.
4. Reference Citation: Use current APA format to format citations and references and is free of errors.

Nursing Informatics Self-Assessment

Based on the survey from Farzandipour et al. (2021), my overall informatics competency level is moderate. While I am confident in my basic computer skills and daily technology use, I recognize gaps in advanced informatics areas, such as systems development and data security.

Two Informatics Competencies Identified as Strengths:

1. Basic Computer Skills:
   I feel highly competent in using essential computer functions such as word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation tools, which are crucial for documentation and communication in healthcare settings.

2. Information Literacy:
   I am proficient in searching for scholarly articles through databases like PubMed and CINAHL, critically appraising resources, and applying them to clinical decision-making.

Two Informatics Competencies Identified as Growth Opportunities:

1. Systems Development and Management:
   I have limited experience in the design, customization, or evaluation of electronic health record (EHR) systems or health information technologies.

2. Data Privacy and Security:
   Although aware of HIPAA regulations, I need to deepen my knowledge regarding advanced data security measures, encryption, and risk management in digital systems.

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