To achieve the goals of the HIMSS Nursing Informatics Position Statement, all nurses should:
a. draft health IT policy.
b. run for political office.
c. participate in advocacy and educational efforts directed to policymakers.
d. develop innovative technologies.
ANS: C
The HIMSS Nursing Informatics Position Statement states that nurse leaders should be knowledgeable and well versed in current public policy initiatives and participate in advocacy and educational efforts directed to policymakers.
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