What do requirements for certification as an informatics nurse include?
1. A minimum of a baccalaureate degree in nursing or relevant field
2. An advanced practice license
3. A minimum of an associate degree in nursing
4. A master's degree in nursing
Correct Answer: 1
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has compiled a list of eligibility requirements for certification as a nursing informatics specialist. The educational requirement is that the applicant possesses a baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing or baccalaureate degree in relevant field. An advanced practice license is not required.
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