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/. nursing informatics is defined as (by the ANA) - Answer-✅combines nursing,
information, and computer sciences for the purpose of managing and communicating
data, information, knowledge, and wisdom to support nurses and healthcare providers
in decision making
/.hand in hand - Answer-✅Role of the nurse informaticist; understands both nursing and
information technology
/.goal of nursing informatics - Answer-✅to optimize information management and
communication to improve the health of individuals, families, populations, and
communities
/.data - Answer-✅single point of info (BP/HR)
/.information - Answer-✅collection of data about a single thing (vitals)
/.knowledge - Answer-✅understanding information
/.wisdom - Answer-✅internalizing knowledge
/.informatics roles - Answer-✅-specialist (facility specific)
-analyst (facility/healthcare system)
-consultant (healthcare system/independent)
/.nurse informaticist skills - Answer-✅-RN
-knowledge/willingness to learn about computers
-ability to teach
-patience
-certification through ANCC
-graduate program in nsg informatics
/.specialist role - Answer-✅-implement informatics solutions
-test and document systems
-project management and coordination
-provide input
-write user manuals
-adhere to standards
, /.analyst role - Answer-✅-analyze technical and functional design
-recommendations
-assessing and predicting organizational needs
/.consultant role - Answer-✅-provide unbiased input and assistance
-design, plan, and implement solutions
-evaluate clinical software
-write publications and courses
-may be researcher, educator, or project manager
/.essential skills - Answer-✅-computer skills
-info literacy
-nursing competency
-process improvement skills
-project management skills
/.essential characteristics - Answer-✅-expertise
-flexibility
-communication
-organization
-emotional intelligence
-vision
-focus
/.benefits of electronic charting - Answer-✅-structured
-cheap
-easier to access
-availability
-legible
-personalized result viewing
-prevent info overload
-ultimate sharing
-printable
/.electronic aids to charting - Answer-✅-BCMA
-dictation
-cameras
-expert systems
-decision support
/.Bar-coded medication administration (BCMA) - Answer-✅Using a portable scanner,
the nurse scans the patient's wristband and the medication to be given. (reduces med
errors by 65-86%)