Explain what competencies are most important and beneficial for your success as a leader in your practice. Be specific and provide examples.

COMPETENCIES

THE ASSIGNMENT: (4 PAGES, AND COMPLETED NURSING INFORMATICS COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT SURVEY)

· Explain what competencies are most important and beneficial for your success as a leader in your practice. Be specific and provide examples.

· Appraise the leadership strategies addressed in Standard 11 that you might employ to establish a culture that supports new information technology initiatives. Be specific.

· Analyze whether or not you currently have these skills. Then, explain approaches you might recommend implementing to become competent or more proficient in this skill.

TO PREPARE

Review the “Nursing Informatics: Scope and Standards of Practice” learning resource to explore competencies related to nursing practice.

Consider the role of competencies in nursing practice. Which competencies may be the most beneficial for project management and nursing informatics?

Reflect on which skills you might currently possess and how you might become competent in others.

Complete the “Advanced Nursing Informatics Competency Assessment L3/L4 (NICA) Survey” in this week’s Learning Resources to assist you in evaluating the competencies.

REQUIRED READINGS

American Nurses Association. (2015). Nursing informatics links to an external site.: Scope and standards of practice (2nd ed.).

“Informatics Competencies: Spanning Careers and Roles” (pp. 41–47)

“Standard 6: “Evaluation” (pp. 78).

“Standard 12: “Leadership” (pp. 87–88)

Document: Advanced Nursing Informatics Competency Assessment L3/L4 (NICA) Survey Download Advanced Nursing Informatics Competency Assessment L3/L4 (NICA) Survey(Word document)

Competencies

· American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2021). The essentials: Core competencies for professional nursing education Links to an external site.. https://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/42/AcademicNursing/pdf/Essentials-2021.pdf

· Domain 5, “Quality and Safety” (pp. 11)

· Domain 7, “Systems-Based Practice” (pp. 11)

· Domain 8: “Informatics and Healthcare Technologies” (pp. 11)

· “Advanced-Level Practicum Experiences” (p. 22)

· Advanced Level Competencies: Domain 5: “Quality and Safety” (pp. 39–41)

· Advanced Level Competencies: Domain 7: “Systems-Based Practice” (44–45)

· Advanced Level Competencies: Domain 8: “Informatics and Healthcare Technologies” (pp. 46–48)

· Hübner, U., Thye, J., Shaw, T., Elias, B., Egbert, N., Saranto, K., Babitsch, B., Procter, P., & Ball, M. J. (2019). Towards the TIGER international framework for recommendations of core competencies in health informatics 2.0: Extending the scope and the roles Links to an external site.. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 264, 1218–1222. doi:10.3233/SHTI190420

· Kinnunen, U.-M., Heponiemi, T., Rajalahti, E., Ahonen, O., Korhonen, T., & Hyppönen, H. (2019). Factors related to health informatics competencies for nurses—results of a national electronic health record survey Links to an external site.. Computers, Informatics, Nursing, 37(8), 420–429. doi:10.1097/CIN.0000000000000511

· Kleib, M., Chauvette, A., Furlong, K., Nagle, L., Slater, L., & McCloskey, R. (2021). Approaches for defining and assessing nursing informatics competencies: A scoping review Links to an external site.. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 19(4), 794–841. doi:10.11124/JBIES-20-00100

· Monsen, K. A., Bush, R., Jones, J., Manos, L. E., Skiba, D., & Johnson. S. (2019). Alignment of American Association of Colleges of Nursing graduate level nursing informatics competencies with American Medical Informatics Association health informatics core competencies Links to an external site.. CIN: Computers, Informatics Nursing, 37(8), 396–404. https://dx.doi.org/10.1097/CIN.0000000000000537

· Strudwick, G., Nagle, L., Kassam, I., Pahwa, M., & Sequeira, L. (2019). Informatics competencies for nurse leaders: A scoping review Links to an external site.. The Journal of Nursing Administration, 49(6), 323–330. doi:10.1097/NNA.0000000000000760

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Dee McGonigle, PhD, RN, CNE, FAAN, ANEF Kathleen Hunter, PhD, RN-BC, CNE Chamberlain College of Nursing

Toni Hebda, PhD, RN, CNE Taryn Hill, PhD, RN

Dear Informatics Nurse,

Thank you for your participation in Chamberlain College of Nursing’s pilot test of an instrument for self-assessment of nursing-informatics (NI) competencies. This instrument has 4 parts: questions about you (demographics) and the self- assessment, consisting of: computer skills, informatics knowledge and informatics skills. There are a total of 178 items in the self-assessment portion.

The purpose of this study is to test the feasibility, usability, reliability, validity and item performance of the instrument currently known as Nursing Informatics Competency Assessment – Level 3/Level 4 (NICA L3/L4). All data collected will be kept confidential. Tracing of Internet connections will not be conducted. Data reporting will be at the aggregate level.

This study has been approved by the Institutional Review Board of Chamberlain College of Nursing. Chamberlain College of Nursing is hosting the online presence of the questionnaire and providing support for statistical analysis.

Continuation beyond this page of the study instrument constitutes your agreement to participate in this study.

Please respond to each item. Do not skip any items. Use the comment spaces to share your thoughts on item wording and the need for additional items or items that you think should be removed.

Thank you,

Dee McGonigle, PhD, RN, CNE, FAAN, ANEF Kathy Hunter, PhD, RN-BC, CNE

Toni Hebda, PhD, RN, CNE Taryn Hill, PhD, RN

Permission is granted by Chamberlain College of Nursing for non-commercial use of the Nursing Informatics Competency Assessment – Level 3/Level 4 (NICA L3/L4) in the context of research or practice, provided credit is given as noted below. The wording of the introductory paragraph above should be changed to reflect the situation in which the tool is used. The wording and order of the questionnaire items may not be changed.

Acknowledgement of this work must include:

· Dee M. McGonigle, Kathleen M. Hunter, Toni L. Hebda and Taryn Hill

· Nursing Informatics Competency Assessment – Level 3/Level 4 (NICA L3/L4): The development and implementation of an online tool for self-assessment (2013)

Below are a series of demographic questions for your completion. Please respond to each item.

Age

19-21	22-25	26-30	21-35	36-40	41-45
46-50	51-55	56-60	61-65	66-70	70+

Gender

Male Female

RN

Yes No

Highest Education Preparation

Diploma in nursing	Associate degree in nursing	Other associate degree	BSN	Other baccalaureate degree
Master’s degree in nursing	Other master’s degree	ND	DNS	DSN
DNSc	DScN	PhD	DNP	Other Doctorate

Length of Practice in Informatics

0	1 week – 6 months	6 – 12 months	13 – 23 months	2 – 3 years
4 – 5 years	6 – 10 years	11 – 15 years	16 – 20 years	21 – 25 years
26 – 30 years	31 – 35 years	26 – 40 years

Board Certification in Nursing Informatics

Yes No

Other Certification in Informatics

Yes No

Job Description (please do not abbreviate)

Job Title (please do not abbreviate)

How to Complete this Self-Assessment

This instrument is divided into the key dimensions, or core competencies, of Nursing Informatics (NI) practice and assesses 178 perceived competencies in

three areas or categories: computer skills (13 items), informatics knowledge (56 items) and informatics skills (109 items). Please take your time when completing this self-assessment.

Reflect on each competency. Read each one, “As an informatics nurse, I can…” and determine your level of competency (Expert, Proficient, Comfortable or Beginner/NA) based on your ability to exhibit the behavior or perform the skill.

· Beginner / N/A level reflects that you are unaware of or have limited knowledge and/or skills

· Comfortable level relates to easy association with the information, knowledge or skill necessary to be able to function with ease and able to use your judgment to problem solve, infer and interpret

· Proficient level denotes that you are informatics competent, well-advanced, and fluent in your ability to bilingually address nursing and IT; able to analyze and synthesize data, information and knowledge into wisdom to inter-professionally guide other healthcare team members

· Expert level reflects extraordinary or exceptional proficiency that progresses the data, information, knowledge and wisdom pathway to intuition; the breadth of your experience provides the ability to assess the context of each situation intuitively and respond and perform appropriately

Please select only one competency level for each item based on your perceived ability. There are no right or wrong responses.

1. Computer Skills

Please select one competency level for each item. There are no right or wrong responses.

1. General Computer Skills

I rate my competence in each of the following activities as:

Expert Proficient Comfortable Beginner/ NA

1.1.1 Develop or modify spreadsheets used for complex problems

1.1.2 Write macros or shortcuts for spreadsheets

1.1.3 Create queries for a database

1.1.4 Run reports from a database

1.1.5 Manage projects with project-management software

2. Systems

Expert Proficient Comfortable Beginner/ NA

1.2.1 Integrate different applications or programs

1.2.2 Use utility programs for data recovery and system-performance indices

1.2.3 Support research efforts through the use of specific types of software (for example, statistical or qualitative data management software)

1.2.4 Determine the impact of electronic information management on leadership roles

1.2.5 Utilize pattern recognition technologies for mathematical analysis

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3. Quality Improvement

1.3.1 Collect data to monitor quality and effectiveness of nursing informatics practice

Expert Proficient Comfortable Beginner/ NA

1.3.2 Determine data indicators used to monitor quality and effectiveness of nursing informatics practice

1.3.3 Determine aspects of nursing informatics practice important for quality monitoring

2. Informatics Knowledge

1. Data

I rate my competence in each of the following activities as:

Expert Proficient Comfortable Beginner/ NA

2.1.1 Demonstrate fluency in informatics and nursing terminologies

2.1.2 Recognize the capacity for data aggregation and integration

2.1.3 Teach nurses to find, retrieve and evaluate information

2. Education

2.2.1 Implement and evaluate application/system training programs for users and clients

Expert Proficient Comfortable Beginner/ NA

2.2.2 Develop and plan application/system training programs

2.2.3 Construct guidelines for the purchase of software and hardware

2.2.4 Participate with practicing nurses, nurse administrators and nurse researchers to define and develop new computer competencies

2.2.5 Teach users/clients about effective and ethical uses of applications and systems

2.2.6 Serve as an informational resource person for applications and systems

2.2.7 Assist with and support others engaging in social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) to benefit the patient

3. Impact

2.3.1 Determine the impact of computerized information management on leadership roles through program evaluation

2.3.2 Interpret current legislation, research and economics affecting computerized information management in healthcare

Expert Proficient Comfortable Beginner/ NA

2.3.3 Assess current capabilities and limitations of technology

2.3.4 Determine projected impacts to users and organizations when changing to computerized information management

2.3.5 Assess the social, legal and ethical impacts of computerized information management

2.3.6 Determine the limitations and reliability of computerized patient-monitoring systems

2.3.7 Apply strategies for change management to ensure satisfied and productive users

2.3.8 Determine the impact of information-management technologies on therapeutic outcomes and quality of care

2.3.9 Interpret the benefits and risks of computerized information management

2.3.10 Interpret research findings about the impact of computerized information management on clinical practice, education, administration and/or research

2.3.11 Analyze the impacts of information-management technologies on time allocation and tasks of care

2.3.12 Participate with and adhere to IRB regulations for patient safety

2.3.13 Assist in developing clinical practice environments that support the knowledge work of nurses

2.3.14 Assess clinical workflow

2.3.15 Support and maintain clinical workflow

4. Privacy/Security

Expert Proficient Comfortable Beginner/ NA

2.4.1 Interpret copyright issues and plagiarism in this knowledge era

2.4.2 Assess features, capabilities and scope of user passwords

2.4.3 Differentiate issues surrounding confidentiality in computerized information management

2.4.4 Participate with and adhere to IRB regulations for data/IT security

5. Informatics Knowledge – Regulations

2.5.1 Incorporate relevant law and regulations into informatics practice, such as the HITECH Act

Expert Proficient Comfortable Beginner/ NA

2.5.2 Support adhering to ADA technology accessibility guidelines

6. Systems

Expert Proficient Comfortable Beginner/ NA

2.6.1 Explain various input and output devices

2.6.2 Apply theories that influence computerization in healthcare

2.6.3 Describe computer fundamentals (hardware, software, networks, data communications)

2.6.4 Project healthcare computing trends in nursing

2.6.5 Evaluate applications/systems available in healthcare

2.6.6 Interpret capabilities and limitations of hardware and interfaces and their relationship to the outcomes of healthcare computing

2.6.7 Demonstrate extensive knowledge of the applications/systems currently in use

2.6.8 Construct resources to support users

2.6.9 Describe general knowledge and terminology of computer, information and cognitive sciences

2.6.10 Recognize viruses and other system risks

2.6.11 Devise strategies to involve clinicians in the design, selection, implementation and evaluation of applications and systems

in healthcare

2.6.12 Assess current applications available to support clinical care

2.6.13 Describe concepts of telehealth/telenursing and the Internet and their relationship to nursing

2.6.14 Analyze point-of-care terminals and associated issues, such as use in sterile environments

2.6.15 Interpret the current and projected future state of physiological monitoring

7. Usability

2.7.1 Analyze the ergonomics, health and safety aspects of the work station and its location

2.7.2 Apply human factors and ergonomics to the design of the computer screen, location and design of devices, and design of software

2.7.3 Use cognitive science principles and artificial intelligence theories to participate in the design of technology appropriate to the cognitive abilities of the user

Expert Proficient Comfortable Beginner/ NA

2.7.4 Develop algorithms for clinical decision support in nursing practice

8. Data Mining

Expert Proficient Comfortable Beginner/ NA

2.8.1 Appreciate the value of data mining techniques

2.8.2 Utilize data mining to predict future uses and trends

2.8.3 Utilize data mining to describe patterns within a data set

2.8.4 Utilize statistics to provide complete analysis patterns within a data set

2.8.5 Utilize data mining to provide informed decision making

2.8.6 Utilize data mining to provide quality data metrics for proposed practice change

3. Informatics Skills

1. Analysis

I rate my competence in each of the following activities as:

3.1.1 Develop and implement work plans during application development and implementation

Expert Proficient Comfortable Beginner/ NA

3.1.2 Construct data elements appropriate to a given practice context

3.1.3 Apply principles and techniques of systems analysis

3.1.4 Apply principles of computing (e.g., reading an algorithm)

3.1.5 Analyze user areas to determine procedural errors versus hardware and software problems

3.1.6 Interpret information flow within the organization

3.1.7 Modify existing applications/devices to meet changing requirements

3.1.8 Conduct feasibility assessments throughout the information systems life cycle

3.1.9 Prepare process flow charts to describe current and proposed information flows for all aspects of practice-related information systems

3.1.10 Determine problems and impediments in installing computerized information management

3.1.11 Understands and can retrieve information using data mining

2. Data/Data Structures

Expert Proficient Comfortable Beginner/ NA

3.2.1 Construct data structures and maintains data sets

3.2.2 Apply data structure concepts in designing a database syste m

3.2.3 Determine relationships among tables in databases and performs tasks such as database normalization

3.2.4 Integrate nursing taxonomies, unified nomenclatures and other data needed by nurses within database design

3.2.5 Develop procedures to establish and maintain the validity and integrity of data and databases

3.2.6 Modify available software programs to support data aggregation and analyses

3. Design/Development

3.3.1 Develop screen layouts, report formats and custom views of clinical data through working directly with clinical departments and individual users

3.3.2 Consult in the design or enhancements to integrated patient information, management, educational or research systems

3.3.3 Participate in the development

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