The role of the informatics nurse has broadened over the past several years. Which are specialty roles for this nurse? Select all that apply.
A) Educator
B) Advocate
C) Researcher
D) Designer
E) Leader
A) Educator
B) Advocate
C) Researcher
D) Designer
Explanation: A) The informaticist can specialize as an educator on the use of consumer informatics in healthcare delivery.
B) The informaticist can specialize as an advocate for the use of consumer informatics in healthcare delivery.
C) The informaticist can specialize as a researcher in the use of consumer informatics in healthcare delivery.
D) The informaticist can specialize as a designer of consumer informatics in healthcare delivery.
E) Leader is not identified as a specialty role for the informatics nurse.
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