Competencies
How do you determine what skills or qualities will benefit you as a leader in your healthcare organization or nursing practice?
This question might be answered through the analysis of nursing informatics competencies. The analysis of these competencies provides a context for the qualities needed to effectively lead and implement projects in your healthcare organization or nursing practice.
Appraise the Standards for Nursing Informatics Practice (Standard 1-6) and the leadership strategies addressed in Informatics leadership Standard 12, that you might employ to establish a culture that supports new information technology initiatives. Consider the competences that we have discussed during this course.
Resources
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
· American Nurses Association. (2015).
Nursing informaticsLinks to an external site.
: Scope and standards of practice (2nd ed.).
· “Informatics Competencies: Spanning Careers and Roles” (pp. 41–47)
· “Standard 1-6” (pp. 68-78)
· “Standard 12” (pp. 87-88)
· Bivona-Tellez, C. M., Hebda, T., Newbold, S. K., VanderKooi, M., Tietze, M., Rivard, M., Clarke, M., & Pordeli, L. (2024).
Informatics competency assessment of nursing faculty: Progress and plansLinks to an external site..
CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing,
42(8), 555–556.
· Farzandipour, M., Mohamadian, H., Akbari, H., Safari, S., & Sharif, R. (2021).
Designing a national model for assessment of nursing informatics competencyLinks to an external site..
BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making ,
21 (1), 1–12.
· Reid, L., Button, D., Breaden, K., & Brommeyer, M. (2024).
Nursing informatics: Competency challenges for nursing facultyLinks to an external site..
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics,
310, 1196–1200.
· American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2021).
The essentials: Core competencies for professional nursing education Links to an external site.
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· 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” (pp.
44–45)
· Advanced Level Competencies: Domain 8: “Informatics and Healthcare Technologies” (pp. 46–48)
· Kleib, M., Chauvette, A., Furlong, K., Nagle, L., Slater, L., & McCloskey, R. (2021).
Approaches for defining and assessing nursing informatics competencies: A scoping reviewLinks to an external site..
JBI Evidence Synthesis, 19 (4), 794–841. doi:10.11124/JBIES-20-00100
To Prepare
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Review the “Nursing Informatics: Scope and Standards of Practice” learning resource to explore competencies related to nursing practice.
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Consider the role of competencies in nursing practice. Which competencies may be the most beneficial for project management and nursing informatics?
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Reflect on which skills you might currently possess and how you might become competent in others.
The Assignment: (4–5 pages)
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Explain what competencies are most important and beneficial for your success as a leader in your practice. Be specific and provide examples.
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Appraise the leadership strategies, addressed in Informatics Leadership Standard 12, that you might employ to establish a culture that supports new information technology initiatives. Be specific.
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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.
Reminder: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing Center provides an example of those required elements (available at
to an external site.
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Submit your Assignment by Day 7 of Week 10.
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Rubric
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Criteria |
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Pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplain what competencies are most important and beneficial for your success as a leader in your practice. Be specific and provide examples. |
40 to >35.0 ptsExcellentThe response accurately and clearly explains in detail what competencies are most important and beneficial for success as a leader in practice. The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the responses provided. 35 to >31.0 ptsGoodThe response accurately explains what competencies are most beneficial and important for success as a leader in practice. The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the responses provided. 31 to >27.0 ptsFairThe response inaccurately or vaguely explains what competencies are most beneficial and important for success as a leader in practice. The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the responses provided. 27 to >0 ptsPoorThe response inaccurately and vaguely explains what competencies are most beneficial and important for success as a leader in practice, or it is missing. The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the responses provided, or it is missing. |
40 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAppraise the leadership strategies, addressed in Standard 12, that you might employ to establish a culture that supports new information technology initiatives. Be specific. |
25 to >21.0 ptsExcellentThe response accurately and clearly explains in detail the leadership strategies recommended to establish a culture that supports new information technology initiatives. … The response accurately and fully aligns with Standard 12 with sufficient detail to support the recommended strategies. … The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the responses provided. 21 to >19.0 ptsGoodThe response accurately explains the leadership strategies recommended to establish a culture that supports new information technology initiatives. … The response accurately aligns with Standard 12 and may support the recommended strategies. … The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the responses provided. 19 to >16.0 ptsFairThe response inaccurately or vaguely explains the leadership strategies recommended to establish a culture that supports new information technology initiatives. … The response inaccurately or vaguely aligns with Standard 12 and may support the recommend strategies. … The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the responses provided. 16 to >0 ptsPoorThe response inaccurately and vaguely explains the leadership strategies recommended to establish a culture that supports new information technology initiatives, or it is missing. … The response inaccurately and vaguely aligns with Standard 12 and does not support the recommended strategies, or it is missing. … The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the responses provided, or it is missing. |
25 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalyze whether or not you currently have these skills. Then, explain approaches you might recommend implementing to become competent or more proficient in this skill. |
20 to >17.0 ptsExcellentThe response accurately and clearly explains in detail whether the student already has working knowledge of and use of the skills identified. … The response accurately and clearly explains in detail approaches recommended to become more proficient in this skill. 17 to >15.0 ptsGoodThe response accurately explains whether the student already has working knowledge and use of the skills identified. … The response accurately explains approaches recommended to become more proficient in this skill. 15 to >13.0 ptsFairThe response inaccurately or vaguely explains whether the student already has working knowledge and use of the skills identified. … The response inaccurately or vaguely explains approaches recommended to become more proficient in this skill. 13 to >0 ptsPoorThe response inaccurately and vaguely explains whether the student already has working knowledge and use of the skills identified, or it is missing. … The response inaccurately and vaguely explains approaches recommended to become more proficient in this skill, or it is missing. |
20 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria. |
5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. … A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria. 4 to >3.5 ptsGoodParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive. 3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time. … Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic. 3 to >0 ptsPoorParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. … No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided. |
5 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation |
5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. 4 to >3.5 ptsGoodContains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairContains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 3 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. |
5 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. |
5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct APA format with no errors. 4 to >3.5 ptsGoodContains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors. 3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairContains several (3 or 4) APA format errors. 3 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. |
5 pts |
Total Points: 100
