Reflection Questions
Reflect upon your current or most recent clinical practice and answer the
following:
1. How is informatics used?
Informatics is an essential part of the healthcare system, and it is used by every healthcare
professional on a daily basis. As we see technology evolving, we need to develop our
understanding of technology as nurses and future Nurse Practitioner. Informatics is used in
varies way in health care, whether if it’s inpatient or outpatient, clinicians and patients
utilize online portal systems, electronic medical records, data collection devices such as
vital sign machines and glucometers, as well as personal data devices and email, which