NR 599 midterm exam
Informatics
science and art of turning data into information
what concepts/sciences does informatics apply (3)
computer science
cognitive science
information science
What does computer science study
the theory of underpinning information and computation and their implementation in
computer systems
Facets of computer science (4)
hardware
software
communication
solutions to related problems
,What does cognitive science study
how the human mind works from an information processing perspective
What does information science study
retrieval and management of information and human-computer interaction
What are the 2 levels of NI practice
generalist
informatics-nurse specialists
Generalist in NI practice
experience in the field and knowledgeable but not educated at graduate level
,Informatics Nurse Specialist
More sophisticated level of understanding and skills- graduate level training
Innovator
Conducts informatics research and generates informatics theory
Does every healthcare setting have an informatics nurse or an informatics nurse specialist?
No, but every setting requires at least a basic level of nursing-informatics competencies
what is knowledge work
collecting data, turning it into information and creating knowledge/wisdom
Why is nursing informatics important
because nurses are knowledge workers (taking data and turning it into information and
knowledge)
, How can technology aid knowledge work
helps to:
collect data
see trends
process information
create kowledge
According to QSEN is informatics a key skill for optimal patient care
Yes
How do standard terminologies contribute to the development of knowledge
ensure all professionals share the same understanding/meaning of a concept
clarifies communication
facilitates research
provides structure for support tools and EHRs
Informatics
science and art of turning data into information
what concepts/sciences does informatics apply (3)
computer science
cognitive science
information science
What does computer science study
the theory of underpinning information and computation and their implementation in
computer systems
Facets of computer science (4)
hardware
software
communication
solutions to related problems
,What does cognitive science study
how the human mind works from an information processing perspective
What does information science study
retrieval and management of information and human-computer interaction
What are the 2 levels of NI practice
generalist
informatics-nurse specialists
Generalist in NI practice
experience in the field and knowledgeable but not educated at graduate level
,Informatics Nurse Specialist
More sophisticated level of understanding and skills- graduate level training
Innovator
Conducts informatics research and generates informatics theory
Does every healthcare setting have an informatics nurse or an informatics nurse specialist?
No, but every setting requires at least a basic level of nursing-informatics competencies
what is knowledge work
collecting data, turning it into information and creating knowledge/wisdom
Why is nursing informatics important
because nurses are knowledge workers (taking data and turning it into information and
knowledge)
, How can technology aid knowledge work
helps to:
collect data
see trends
process information
create kowledge
According to QSEN is informatics a key skill for optimal patient care
Yes
How do standard terminologies contribute to the development of knowledge
ensure all professionals share the same understanding/meaning of a concept
clarifies communication
facilitates research
provides structure for support tools and EHRs
