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Nursing Informatics Pioneers – Overview

In this module, we explore the AMIA Nursing Informatics History Project. By the end of the module, you will understand the resources available that will be used in this course to learn about the first hand experiences, future vision, and lessons learned in becoming a nursing informatics pioneer.

Technology and Events Influencing Nursing Informatics Pioneers

In this module, we explore the landmark events and milestones of nursing informatics to appreciate when technology developments occurred and how these shaped the specialty of nursing informatics. Technology is defined in this module as both hardware and software. After completing the videos and readings for this module, you will interview a nursing informatics leader or someone in a similar role. In the previous module, one of the activities was to identify someone you want to interview and the questions you plan to ask. After completing your interview, you then will participate in the discussion about technology changes in healthcare and how you, the pioneers, and your interviewee responded to them.

Organizational and Network Influences on Pioneer Leadership and Accomplishments

In this module, we examine ways in which networks provided opportunities for the development of the pioneers as leaders in nursing informatics. There are many different styles of leadership and the leadership styles vary based on the situation. Pioneers in nursing informatics described styles used to increase the visibility of nursing within interprofessional organizations. After learning about various styles from the pioneers, you will create a visual diagram of people and organizations in your life that shaped your leadership style in specific situations. The discussion this week builds on the visual diagram and is an opportunity for you to share your what you learned about your strengths and opportunities as a leader through developing your network diagram.

Pioneers in Nursing Informatics Research and Education

In this module we will discuss examples of pioneer nursing informatics roles in academia and research to understand their approaches to leadership across cultures and academic settings. The pioneers developed curriculum to mentor the nursing informatics leaders of the future. We will analyze nursing informatics leadership roles as they evolved over time to envision the leadership styles needed to teach, conduct research, and/or administer programs today. Finally, you will synthesize values, insights, and attitudes of three nursing leaders to understand commonalities as exhibited in different scenarios. In your discussion, you will compare how the three pioneers’ insights from this module and those of your interviewee apply to your development as a leader nursing informatics.

Nursing Informatics Pioneers in Practice and Industry

In this module, you will identify the career paths of pioneers in becoming leaders in practice or industry to understand how these careers evolved as nursing informatics became a specialty. Industry is a practice setting for nursing informaticists. We will explore the attitudes, advice, and strategies of nursing informatics pioneers to gain insight into values and beliefs that support improved population health and quality of care. You then will synthesize historical perspectives and compare them with your experience in nursing informatics today to gain insight into attitudes and strategies that support today’s nursing informatics leadership success.

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Know what's good

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Explores the history of nursing informatics, tracing its evolution from its humble beginnings to its current status as a recognized specialty

Provides access to valuable insights and experiences from pioneering leaders in nursing informatics through the AMIA Nursing Informatics History Project

Clarifies the selection criteria used to identify nursing informatics pioneers, enhancing understanding of the project's methodology and the significance of the individuals included

Examines leadership lessons learned from nursing informatics pioneers, fostering appreciation for diverse leadership styles and their impact in different scenarios

Teaches skills, knowledge, and tools that are highly relevant to the field of nursing informatics

Involves interviewing a nursing informatics leader to gain firsthand insights and perspectives on the field's evolution

Reviews summary

Nursing informatics leadership at your fingertips

Learners say that Nursing Informatics Leaders provides excellent presentations and resources. They also say that course leadership content is thorough but nursing informatics is lacking.

Leadership styles are discussed at length.

"Leadership styles were discussed thoroughly."

Presentations are well-organized and engaging.

"Excellent presentation, excellent background"

"information neat and clear"

Resources include articles, videos, and other helpful materials.

"resources well selected"

The course does not cover nursing informatics in enough depth.

"But the nursing informatics specialty was not discussed clearly"

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Nursing Informatics Leaders with these activities:

Follow Tutorials on Nursing Informatics Tools

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Enhance your proficiency in using nursing informatics tools by following interactive tutorials and learning from experts in the field.

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Review Course Materials

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Stay up-to-date on course content by reviewing lectures, readings, and other materials regularly.

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Review the AMIA Nursing Informatics History Project Website

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Become familiar with the resources available to learn about the first-hand experiences, future vision, and lessons learned in becoming a nursing informatics pioneer.

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Develop a Nursing Informatics Career Plan

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Identify your career goals, develop a strategy to achieve them, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends and technologies in nursing informatics.

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Assess your current skills and knowledge.
Research different nursing informatics career paths.
Identify the skills and experience you need to develop.
Create a plan to acquire the necessary skills and experience.
Monitor your progress and make adjustments as needed.

Practice Nursing Informatics Skills

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Sharpen your nursing informatics skills through hands-on practice, either through simulations, real-world projects, or online exercises.

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Find a Nursing Informatics Mentor

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Connect with an experienced nursing informatics professional who can provide guidance, support, and advice on your career journey.

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Identify potential mentors in your network or through professional organizations.
Reach out to potential mentors and introduce yourself.
Set up regular meetings or communication.
Seek advice and guidance from your mentor on your career goals and development.

Attend a Nursing Informatics Conference

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Connect with nursing informatics professionals, learn about the latest trends and innovations, and gain insights into the future of the field.

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Research and identify nursing informatics conferences.
Register for the conference and make travel arrangements.
Attend the conference sessions and workshops.
Network with other attendees and speakers.

Volunteer in a Nursing Informatics Organization

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Contribute to the nursing informatics community by volunteering your skills and knowledge, while gaining valuable experience and networking opportunities.

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Research and identify nursing informatics organizations.
Contact the organization and inquire about volunteer opportunities.
Attend volunteer training and orientation.
Participate in volunteer activities.

Contribute to an Open-Source Nursing Informatics Project

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Engage in the open-source community, learn from others, and contribute to the advancement of nursing informatics.

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Identify open-source nursing informatics projects.
Review the project documentation and code.
Identify an area where you can contribute.
Make a contribution to the project.
Collaborate with other contributors.

Career center

Learners who complete Nursing Informatics Leaders will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Nursing Informatics Analyst

Nursing Informatics Analysts use their knowledge of nursing and information technology to design, implement, and evaluate health information systems. This course can provide Nursing Informatics Analysts with a foundation in the history of nursing informatics, the roles of nursing informatics pioneers, and the leadership styles needed to be successful in this field. This knowledge can be valuable to Nursing Informatics Analysts who want to advance their careers or who want to be more effective in using technology to improve patient care.

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Nursing Informatics Project Manager

Nursing Informatics Project Managers are responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing informatics projects. This course can provide Nursing Informatics Project Managers with a foundation in the history of nursing informatics, the roles of nursing informatics pioneers, and the leadership styles needed to be successful in this field. This knowledge can be valuable to Nursing Informatics Project Managers who want to advance their careers or who want to be more effective in leading nursing informatics projects.

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Health Informatics Specialist

Health Informatics Specialists use their knowledge of health information technology to design, implement, and manage health information systems. This course can provide Health Informatics Specialists with a foundation in the history of nursing informatics, the roles of nursing informatics pioneers, and the leadership styles needed to be successful in this field. This knowledge can be valuable to Health Informatics Specialists who want to advance their careers or who want to be more effective in using technology to improve patient care.

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Nursing Informatics Researcher

Nursing Informatics Researchers conduct research to improve nursing informatics practice. This course can provide Nursing Informatics Researchers with a foundation in the history of nursing informatics, the roles of nursing informatics pioneers, and the leadership styles needed to be successful in this field. This knowledge can be valuable to Nursing Informatics Researchers who want to advance their careers or who want to be more effective in conducting nursing informatics research.

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Nursing Informatics Educator

Nursing Informatics Educators are responsible for teaching nursing students and other healthcare professionals about nursing informatics. This course can provide Nursing Informatics Educators with a foundation in the history of nursing informatics, the roles of nursing informatics pioneers, and the leadership styles needed to be successful in this field. This knowledge can be valuable to Nursing Informatics Educators who want to improve their teaching skills or who want to be more effective in using technology to enhance the learning experience for students.

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Nurse Educator

Nurse Educators are responsible for teaching nursing students and other healthcare professionals about nursing practice. This course can provide nurse educators with a foundation in the history of nursing informatics, the roles of nursing informatics pioneers, and the leadership styles needed to be successful in this field. This knowledge can be valuable to nurse educators who want to improve their teaching skills or who want to be more effective in using technology to enhance the learning experience for students.

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Healthcare Data Analyst

Healthcare Data Analysts use their knowledge of statistics, data mining, and healthcare to analyze data and identify trends that can be used to improve patient care. This course can provide Healthcare Data Analysts with a foundation in the history of nursing informatics, the roles of nursing informatics pioneers, and the leadership styles needed to be successful in this field. This knowledge can be valuable to Healthcare Data Analysts who want to advance their careers or who want to be more effective in using technology to improve patient care.

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Nursing Informatics Policy Analyst

Nursing Informatics Policy Analysts analyze policies that affect nursing informatics practice. This course can provide Nursing Informatics Policy Analysts with a foundation in the history of nursing informatics, the roles of nursing informatics pioneers, and the leadership styles needed to be successful in this field. This knowledge can be valuable to Nursing Informatics Policy Analysts who want to advance their careers or who want to be more effective in analyzing policies that affect nursing informatics practice.

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Chief Nursing Officer

Chief Nursing Officers (CNOs) are responsible for overseeing all nursing operations within a healthcare organization. This course can provide CNOs with a foundation in the history of nursing informatics, the roles of nursing informatics pioneers, and the leadership styles needed to be successful in this field. This knowledge can be valuable to CNOs who want to improve their leadership skills and their ability to use technology to improve patient care.

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Nursing Researcher

Nursing Researchers conduct research to improve nursing practice and patient care. This course can provide Nursing Researchers with a foundation in the history of nursing informatics, the roles of nursing informatics pioneers, and the leadership styles needed to be successful in this field. This knowledge can be valuable to Nursing Researchers who want to advance their careers or who want to be more effective in using technology to improve patient care.

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Clinical Nurse Specialist

Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) are advanced practice nurses who provide direct patient care and consult with other healthcare professionals on complex cases. This course can provide CNSs with a foundation in the history of nursing informatics, the roles of nursing informatics pioneers, and the leadership styles needed to be successful in this field. This knowledge can be valuable to CNSs who want to advance their careers or who want to be more effective in using technology to improve patient care.

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Nursing Informatics Standards Developer

Nursing Informatics Standards Developers develop standards for nursing informatics practice. This course can provide Nursing Informatics Standards Developers with a foundation in the history of nursing informatics, the roles of nursing informatics pioneers, and the leadership styles needed to be successful in this field. This knowledge can be valuable to Nursing Informatics Standards Developers who want to advance their careers or who want to be more effective in developing standards for nursing informatics practice.

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Healthcare Consultant

Healthcare Consultants provide advice to healthcare organizations on how to improve their operations. This course can provide Healthcare Consultants with a foundation in the history of nursing informatics, the roles of nursing informatics pioneers, and the leadership styles needed to be successful in this field. This knowledge can be valuable to Healthcare Consultants who want to specialize in nursing informatics or who want to be more effective in advising healthcare organizations on how to use technology to improve patient care.

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Nurse Manager

As Nurse Managers are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a nursing unit, they typically collaborate with other members of the healthcare team, including physicians, social workers, and physical therapists, to provide comprehensive care to patients. This course can help Nurse Managers develop the leadership skills needed to be successful in this role. The course provides an overview of the history of nursing informatics, the roles of nursing informatics pioneers, and the leadership styles needed to be successful in this field. This knowledge can be valuable to Nurse Managers who want to improve their leadership skills and their ability to use technology to improve patient care.

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Registered Nurse

Registered Nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide support to the healthcare team. This course can be useful to RNs who want to advance their careers into nursing informatics or who want to gain a better understanding of how technology can be used to improve patient care. The course provides an overview of the history of nursing informatics, the roles of nursing informatics pioneers, and the leadership styles needed to be successful in this field. This knowledge can be valuable to RNs who want to become leaders in nursing informatics or who want to be more effective in using technology to improve patient care.

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