What are the roles of nursing informatics specialists (select all that apply)?
a. Data analysis and reporting to govern-mental agencies
b. Participation in education of nursing staff
c. Providing direct patient care
d. Providing information and evidence-based knowledge
e. Supporting clinical decision making
B, D, E
Nursing informatics specialists assist practitioners by providing information and evidence-based knowledge to support clinical decision making and delivery of safe patient care. Although these specialists may not be directly involved with care delivery, their effort is integrally related to reengineering work flow for clinical and administrative practice. Nursing informatics specialists participate in analysis, design, and implementation of information and communication systems; effectiveness and informatics research; and education of nurses in informatics and information technology.
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