NR 599 MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE LATEST 2023-2024 A+ GRADE
Nursing informatics
specialty that integrates nursing science, computer science, and information
... [Show More] science to manage and communicate data, information, and knowledge in nursing practice
Levels of Nursing Informatics Practice
Generalist and Informatics Nurse Specialist
Informatics Nurse Specialist
Completed graduate level education in informatics or related field
Knowledge
The awareness and understanding of a set of information and the ways that information can be made useful to support a specific task or reach a decision.
Knowledge Workers
Those who work with information and generate knowledge as a product. Nurses are an example of such.
Wisdom
the ability to apply valuable and viable knowledge, experience, understanding and insight while being prudent and sensible. Sometimes considered the highest form of "Common Sense"
Scientific Underpinning
Provide the basis of knowledge to advance nursing practice; include sciences such as biology, physiology, psychology, ethics, and nursing.
-DIKW Paradigm (Data, Information, Knowledge, Wisdom)
Foundation of Knowledge model
Model that proposes that humans are organic information systems constantly acquiring, processing, and generating information or knowledge in both their professional and personal lives.
Computer Science
Study of storage, conversion and transformation, transfer or transmission of information in computers through algorithms and practical implementation problems.
Cognitive Science
Studies how the mind works from an information processing perspective.
Information Science
The study of the retrieval, application, use and management of information as well as the human-computer interaction.
Standard Terminologies
Structured, controlled languages developed to represent concepts in a given domain in a clear, unambiguous fashion that conveys the exact same meaning for data, information, and knowledge across settings, regions, and even different countries.
Nomenclature
Refers to a system of rules and procedures for adding names used in an art or science, such as nursing.
Classification
Systems that capture categories, which are then used to determine costs or outcomes but are insufficient in detail for clinical documentation purposes
Taxonomy
Uses classification according to a predetermined system, with the resulting catalog used to provide a conceptual framework for discussion, analysis, or information retrieval.
Data Set
Refers to a named collection of data consisting of individual information organized in a prescribed fashion
Analytics
A term describing the extensive use of data, statistical and quantitative analysis, explanatory and predictive models, and fact-based management to drive decisions and actions. Can improve marketing or in healthcare, services for the demographics served.
Nursing Informatics Competencies
The integration of knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the performance of various nursing informatics activities within prescribed levels of nursing practice
ICD
International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems; Maintained by the WHO and provides a description and classification of known diseases and injuries.
CPT
Current Procedural Terminology; Unique billing codes for services rendered; Maintained by the American Medical Association.
Nursing Informatics Roles
Project Manager, Consultant, Educator, Researcher, Product Developer, Decision Support/Outcomes Manager, Advocate/Policy Developer, Clinical Analyst/System Specialist, Entrepreneur
TIGER Initiative
-The work of the Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform Team. This team of nursing leaders developed a vision for utilizing information technology to transform nursing practice.
-Key purpose was to create a vision of nursing that bridges the quality chasm w/ information technology, enabling nurses to use informatics in practice and education to provide safer, higher quality of care.
TIGER Based Nursing Informatics Competency Model
Includes (3) pillars: Information Literacy, Computer Literacy, Clinical Information Management
(3) Pillars of TIGER Based Nursing Informatics Competency Model
Information Literacy, Computer Literacy, Clinical Information Management
Information literacy
Ability to identify when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate, and effectively use the same
Computer Literacy
Basic familiarity with computer uses and common applications, ability to navigate hyperlinks, able to set up and use a database to collect and retrieve information
Clinical Information Management [Show Less]