Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the discussion. Contact your course
faculty if you have questions.
General Instructions
1. Complete the TIGER-based Assessment of Nursing Informatics Competencies (TANIC)
self-assessment toolLinks to an external site.
2. Take a screenshot of the last page of the completed TANIC self-assessment survey using
a Snipping Tool or other tools. Save the image as a PDF or JPG. If you are unable to take
a screenshot, please notify course faculty.
Permission is granted by Chamberlain University for non-commercial use of the TIGER-based-
Assessment of Nursing Informatics Competencies (TANIC) in the context of research or
practice, provided credit is given as noted below.
Hunter, K. M., McGonigle, D. M., & Hebda, T. L. (2013). TIGER-based measurement of
nursing informatics competencies: The development and implementation of an online tool for
self-assessment. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 3(12), 70-80.
https://doi.org/10.5430/jnep.v3n12p70
Include the following sections:
Address the discussion questions below by using your self-appraisal proficiency/competency
skill ratings identified on the TANIC survey.
Application of Course Knowledge: Answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail.
a. Discuss how your perceived proficiency level in informatics compared to your
TANIC Self-Assessment responses.
b. Describe two competencies identified as strengths.
c. Describe two competencies identified as growth opportunities.
d. Describe at least two strategies to enhance your competencies.
e. Identify resources to support your selected strategies.
Answer:
a. Discuss how your perceived proficiency level in informatics compared to your
TANIC Self-Assessment responses.
As I started the Tanic Self-Assessment I felt confident and proficient in my computer skills. I
remember having several computer classes in school teaching how to learn the basic skills
needed to be successful. However, as I was taking the self-assessment, I felt as if I was not as
faculty if you have questions.
General Instructions
1. Complete the TIGER-based Assessment of Nursing Informatics Competencies (TANIC)
self-assessment toolLinks to an external site.
2. Take a screenshot of the last page of the completed TANIC self-assessment survey using
a Snipping Tool or other tools. Save the image as a PDF or JPG. If you are unable to take
a screenshot, please notify course faculty.
Permission is granted by Chamberlain University for non-commercial use of the TIGER-based-
Assessment of Nursing Informatics Competencies (TANIC) in the context of research or
practice, provided credit is given as noted below.
Hunter, K. M., McGonigle, D. M., & Hebda, T. L. (2013). TIGER-based measurement of
nursing informatics competencies: The development and implementation of an online tool for
self-assessment. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 3(12), 70-80.
https://doi.org/10.5430/jnep.v3n12p70
Include the following sections:
Address the discussion questions below by using your self-appraisal proficiency/competency
skill ratings identified on the TANIC survey.
Application of Course Knowledge: Answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail.
a. Discuss how your perceived proficiency level in informatics compared to your
TANIC Self-Assessment responses.
b. Describe two competencies identified as strengths.
c. Describe two competencies identified as growth opportunities.
d. Describe at least two strategies to enhance your competencies.
e. Identify resources to support your selected strategies.
Answer:
a. Discuss how your perceived proficiency level in informatics compared to your
TANIC Self-Assessment responses.
As I started the Tanic Self-Assessment I felt confident and proficient in my computer skills. I
remember having several computer classes in school teaching how to learn the basic skills
needed to be successful. However, as I was taking the self-assessment, I felt as if I was not as
