Nursing Informatics Roles

Nursing Informatics continues to grow and evolve as it works to create its own knowledge base. Nursing Informatics has its own research agenda that holds interest and benefits for all nurses because NI supports all areas of nursing practice.

The National Institute for Nursing Research Strategic Plan addresses the use of informatics and informatics-based solutions to facilitate health, prevent disease, and engage patients in the management of their own care. As NI grows and expands so do NI roles in nursing. According to McGonigle, Mastrian, Kenney, and Androwich (2018, p. 130), nurses may take on numerous roles regarding informatics:

As you progress in this course, in the program, and beyond, how might you expect your competencies to evolve? Provide a brief response (100 words or less)