The nurse can see data relationships, can make judgments based on trends and patterns in the data, is skilled in information management and the use of computer technology, and is able to suggest areas for IT system improvement. The nurse's level of informatics competency can be described by which term?
A) Beginner
B) Experienced
C) Specialist
D) Innovator

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Descriptions of nursing informatics competencies often focus on levels that include beginner, experienced, specialist, and innovator. Beginner skills include computer, information, and web literacy; fundamental skills in information management and computer technology; and the ability to identify and collect relevant data. The nurse at the beginning level may have keyboarding skills, can document in the EHR, and look up medications and other health information on reputable Internet reference sites. The nurse at the experienced level of informatics competencies understands data relationships and makes judgments based on trends and patterns in data, demonstrates skill in information management and the use of computer technology, suggests areas for Internet technology system improvement, relates data posted by others to the nursing assessment, bases the nursing process and clinical decisions on the data, and devises better ways of using data from the EHR. The nurse at the specialist level of competency focuses on information needs for the practice of nursing; integrates and applies information science, computer science, and nursing science; and applies skills in critical thinking, data management, processing, and system development. At the specialist level of competency, the nurse may conduct research based on information trends or patient data, devise applications for computer technology in nursing, or develop new software to enhance nursing care. Nursing informatics innovators conduct research and generate theory. They develop solutions and understand the interdependence of systems, disciplines, and outcomes.

The Nurse Can See Data Relationships, Can Make Judgments Based