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General principles of Nursing Informatics
Nursing informatics is the specialty that integrates nursing
science with multiple information management and analytical
sciences to identify, define, manage, and communicate data,
information, knowledge, and wisdom in nursing practice.
One of the most frequently quoted and widely accepted definitions of nursing informatics is
that it is a combination of nursing science, information science and computer science
· Knowledge
• All nurses have the opportunity to be involved in the formal dissemination of
knowledge via their participation in professional conferences either as presenters or
attendees.
• All nurses, regardless of the practice arena, must use informatics and technology to
inform and support that practice.
· Wisdom
• Wisdom is the application of knowledge to an appropriate situation.
• In the practice of nursing science, we expect action and/or actions directed by wisdom.
• Wisdom uses knowledge and experience to heighten common sense and insight to
exercise sound judgment in practical matters. It is developed through knowledge,
experience, insight and reflection.
· Scientific Underpinning
The scientific underpinnings of practice provide the basis of knowledge
for advanced nursing practice. These scientific underpinnings include
sciences such as biology, physiology, psychology, ethics, and nursing.
· The Foundation of Knowledge Model
According to Mastrain and McGonigle (2009), one of the most
prominent models associated with nursing informatics is the Foundation of
Knowledge model. This theory involves integrating four main kinds of
knowledge, which are: knowledge acquisition, knowledge dissemination,
knowledge generation and knowledge processing.
Knowledge acquisition: application of knowledge acquired through
education, research, and practice to provide services and interventions to
patients to maintain, enhance, or restore their health, and to acquire,
NUR599-Midterm Study guide Informatics latest
update 202/2023 Chamberlain College of
Nursing
, NUR599-Midterm Study guide Informatics latest
update 202/2023 Chamberlain College of
Nursing
process, generate, and dis- seminate nursing knowledge to advance the
nursing profession.
Knowledge Dissemination: Disturbing and sharing of knowledge
learned
Knowledge Generation: Creating new knowledge by
changing and evolving knowledge based on your experience,
education and input from others
Knowledge Processing: The activity or process of gathering,
collecting or perceiving, analyzing, saving and transmitting
knowledge
The Foundation of Knowledge model specifically prompts nurses
to extend their theoretical and metaphorical knowledge into
practical, holistic determinations based on a variety of factors
and contexts. Because competencies in informatics include but
are not limited to information literacy, computer literacy, and the
ability to use strategies and system applications to manage data,
knowledge, and information, the ability of nursing students to
use computer-mediated communication skills is essential to their
success in the nursing field and as a means to improve patient
safety.
• Organizing conceptual framework for text
• Helps to explain the ties between nursing science and informatics and knowledge
• Informatics is viewed as a tool for founding knowledge
· Computer science
· Computer science is introduced through a focus on
computers and the hardware and software that make up these
evolving systems; computer science is one of the building
blocks of nursing informatics.
Computer science offers extremely valuable tools that, if used
skillfully, can facilitate the acquisition and manipulation of data
and information by nurses, who can then synthesize these into
an evolving knowledge and wisdom base.
Data storage, management, retrieval, and processing.
· Cognitive science
Interdisciplinary field that studies the mind, intelligence, and
behavior from an information processing perspective. A field that
involves both cognitive informatics and artificial intelligence. The
NUR599-Midterm Study guide Informatics latest
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Nursing
, NUR599-Midterm Study guide Informatics latest
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Nursing
science of understanding what information is housed in and
processed by the brain (Cognitive informatics)
· Information science
the science of information studying the application and usage
of information and knowledge in organizations and the interfacing
or interaction between people,
organizations and information systems. Integrates features from
cognitive science, communication science, computer science,
library science and social sciences
· Informatics Competencies
Have been developed to encompass all levels of practice and
ensure that entry- level nurses are ready to enter the more
technologically advanced field of nursing. And establish advanced
competencies for specialty practice. These competencies may be
used to determine the educational needs of current staff members
· Information literacy
Ability to recognize when info is needed as well as the skills to
evaluate and use needed info effectively. this nurse can
recognize significant, relevant research and know how to apply it
to practice. ability to recognize when information is needed as
well as the skills to find, evaluate, and use needed information
effectively
· Health literacy
degree to which individuals can obtain, process, and
understand basic health information and services needed to
make appropriate health decisions
· Meaningful Use
use of health information technology to collect specific data with the
intent to improve care, engage patients, improve population health,
and ensure the privacy and security
· Patient-centered Information Systems
supports the use and documentation of nursing activities
-provides tools for managing and delivery of nursing care
-two goals: nursing functions and
NUR599-Midterm Study guide Informatics latest
update 202/2023 Chamberlain College of
Nursing
update 202/2023 Chamberlain College of
Nursing
General principles of Nursing Informatics
Nursing informatics is the specialty that integrates nursing
science with multiple information management and analytical
sciences to identify, define, manage, and communicate data,
information, knowledge, and wisdom in nursing practice.
One of the most frequently quoted and widely accepted definitions of nursing informatics is
that it is a combination of nursing science, information science and computer science
· Knowledge
• All nurses have the opportunity to be involved in the formal dissemination of
knowledge via their participation in professional conferences either as presenters or
attendees.
• All nurses, regardless of the practice arena, must use informatics and technology to
inform and support that practice.
· Wisdom
• Wisdom is the application of knowledge to an appropriate situation.
• In the practice of nursing science, we expect action and/or actions directed by wisdom.
• Wisdom uses knowledge and experience to heighten common sense and insight to
exercise sound judgment in practical matters. It is developed through knowledge,
experience, insight and reflection.
· Scientific Underpinning
The scientific underpinnings of practice provide the basis of knowledge
for advanced nursing practice. These scientific underpinnings include
sciences such as biology, physiology, psychology, ethics, and nursing.
· The Foundation of Knowledge Model
According to Mastrain and McGonigle (2009), one of the most
prominent models associated with nursing informatics is the Foundation of
Knowledge model. This theory involves integrating four main kinds of
knowledge, which are: knowledge acquisition, knowledge dissemination,
knowledge generation and knowledge processing.
Knowledge acquisition: application of knowledge acquired through
education, research, and practice to provide services and interventions to
patients to maintain, enhance, or restore their health, and to acquire,
NUR599-Midterm Study guide Informatics latest
update 202/2023 Chamberlain College of
Nursing
, NUR599-Midterm Study guide Informatics latest
update 202/2023 Chamberlain College of
Nursing
process, generate, and dis- seminate nursing knowledge to advance the
nursing profession.
Knowledge Dissemination: Disturbing and sharing of knowledge
learned
Knowledge Generation: Creating new knowledge by
changing and evolving knowledge based on your experience,
education and input from others
Knowledge Processing: The activity or process of gathering,
collecting or perceiving, analyzing, saving and transmitting
knowledge
The Foundation of Knowledge model specifically prompts nurses
to extend their theoretical and metaphorical knowledge into
practical, holistic determinations based on a variety of factors
and contexts. Because competencies in informatics include but
are not limited to information literacy, computer literacy, and the
ability to use strategies and system applications to manage data,
knowledge, and information, the ability of nursing students to
use computer-mediated communication skills is essential to their
success in the nursing field and as a means to improve patient
safety.
• Organizing conceptual framework for text
• Helps to explain the ties between nursing science and informatics and knowledge
• Informatics is viewed as a tool for founding knowledge
· Computer science
· Computer science is introduced through a focus on
computers and the hardware and software that make up these
evolving systems; computer science is one of the building
blocks of nursing informatics.
Computer science offers extremely valuable tools that, if used
skillfully, can facilitate the acquisition and manipulation of data
and information by nurses, who can then synthesize these into
an evolving knowledge and wisdom base.
Data storage, management, retrieval, and processing.
· Cognitive science
Interdisciplinary field that studies the mind, intelligence, and
behavior from an information processing perspective. A field that
involves both cognitive informatics and artificial intelligence. The
NUR599-Midterm Study guide Informatics latest
update 202/2023 Chamberlain College of
Nursing
, NUR599-Midterm Study guide Informatics latest
update 202/2023 Chamberlain College of
Nursing
science of understanding what information is housed in and
processed by the brain (Cognitive informatics)
· Information science
the science of information studying the application and usage
of information and knowledge in organizations and the interfacing
or interaction between people,
organizations and information systems. Integrates features from
cognitive science, communication science, computer science,
library science and social sciences
· Informatics Competencies
Have been developed to encompass all levels of practice and
ensure that entry- level nurses are ready to enter the more
technologically advanced field of nursing. And establish advanced
competencies for specialty practice. These competencies may be
used to determine the educational needs of current staff members
· Information literacy
Ability to recognize when info is needed as well as the skills to
evaluate and use needed info effectively. this nurse can
recognize significant, relevant research and know how to apply it
to practice. ability to recognize when information is needed as
well as the skills to find, evaluate, and use needed information
effectively
· Health literacy
degree to which individuals can obtain, process, and
understand basic health information and services needed to
make appropriate health decisions
· Meaningful Use
use of health information technology to collect specific data with the
intent to improve care, engage patients, improve population health,
and ensure the privacy and security
· Patient-centered Information Systems
supports the use and documentation of nursing activities
-provides tools for managing and delivery of nursing care
-two goals: nursing functions and
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update 202/2023 Chamberlain College of
Nursing
