Discussion Post: Informatics
As a nurse practicing in today's healthcare delivery systems, It is important to recognize the role played by informatics and understand the importance of acquiring and utilizing the skills required of nursing and its role in the management of healthcare information. You are asked to explain to a new nurse the need for all nurses to have basic skills in informatics.
o What definition of informatics would you provide to the nurse and how would you describe the role informatics plays in nursing healthcare delivery?
o How would you explain to the to the nurse the skills he or she must possess and implement in order to manage healthcare information using informatics?
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.