After purchasing a personal computer for use at home, the nurse enrolls in classes at the local community college to learn more about using the device. Which building block of informatics competencies is this nurse demonstrating?
1. Computer literacy
2. Information literacy
3. Relationship analysis
4. Computer integration
Correct Answer: 1
The building blocks of informatics competencies begin with computer literacy or becoming familiar with a personal computer. Information literacy is the ability to locate, evaluate, and use appropriate information effectively. The nurse who is highly skilled in information and management technology skills is able to see relationships among data. The informatics specialist has additional knowledge and is able to integrate and applies information/computer science to nursing.
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