ANCC nursing certification Questions and Answers

ANA definition of NI (2008) - Nursing informatics is a specialty that: A. integrates nursing science B. Computer science C. Information science to manage and communicate: 1. Data 2. Information 3. Knowledge and 4. Wisdom in nursing practice NI Supports: a. consumers b. patients c. nurses d. other providers in their decision-making in all roles and settings. This support is accomplished through: i. use of information structures ii. information processes iii. information technology What year did the ANA identify NI as a nursing specialty? - 1992 When was the first scope of practice statement for NI published? - 1994 ANA definition of NI - Specialty that integrates nursing science with multiple informative and analytical sciences to identify, define , manage and communicate data information, knowledge, and wisdoms in nursing practice What are the foundations of practice - A. Professional practice B. Methodologies & Theories C. Rules, regulations, & requirements D. Interprofessional collaboration ANA definition of NI (2015) - NI is a specialty that integrates nursing science with multiple information and analytical sciences to: A. Identify B. Define C. Manage and D. Communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in nursing practice NI supports: 1. Nurses 2. Consumers 3. Patients 4. Users 5. Interprofessional healthcare team 6. Other stakeholders in their decision-making roles and settings to achieve desired outcomes This support is accomplished through the use of: a. information structures, b. information processes, and c. information technology Tenents (beliefs) of Nursing Informatics - 1. A unique body of knowledge, preparation, and experience that aligns with the nursing profession. 2. Involves the synthesis of data & information into knowledge & wisdom 3. Supports decision-making of healthcare consumers, nurses, and other professionals achieve healthcare consumer safety and advocacy 4. Supports data analytics, including quality of care measures, to improve population health outcomes and global health 5. Promotes data integrity and the access and exchange of health data for all consumers of health information 6. Supports national and international agendas of interoperability and the efficient and effective transfer and delivery of data, information, and knowledge 7. Ensures that collaboration is an integral characteristic of practice 8. Interleaves user experience and computer-human interaction concepts throughout practice 9. Incorporates key ethical concerns of NI such as advocacy, privacy, and assurance of the confidentiality and security of data and information 10. Considers the impact of technological changes on patient safety, healthcare delivery, quality, reporting, and the nursing process 11. Leads in the design and promotion of useful, innovative information technologies that advance practice and achieve desired outcomes(Scope & Standards ) When was the ANA Standards of Practice for NI released? - 1995