Clinical Informatics in Pre-Registration Nurse Education

Abigail Swindail, Rachel Watkins

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Abstract

This case study explores the pivotal role Clinical Informaticians in Nursing and Midwifery in Wales can have within pre-registration education. It underscores the necessity for nurses and midwives to adapt to digital transformations in healthcare delivery and discusses the potential digital career paths within the often-misunderstood domain of digital nursing. The initiative aimed to enhance awareness at both national and local levels, collaborating with educational institutions to incorporate digital education into pre-registration nursing programs. In partnership with the University of South Wales, sessions were tailored to the existing curriculum to highlight digital career opportunities and foster digital understanding among future nurses. The session design was aligned with course guidelines to emphasize the role of digital technology in quality improvement and leadership. Evaluations using interactive tools facilitated continuous improvement and provided insights, shaping the future of digital integration in nursing education.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInnovation in Applied Nursing Informatics
EditorsGillian Strudwick, Nicholas R. Hardiker, Glynda Rees, Robin Cook, Young Ji Lee
Place of PublicationAmesterdam
PublisherIOS Press
Pages494-498
Number of pages5
Volume315
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-64368-527-4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 24 Jul 2024
Event16th International Congress in Nursing Informatics: Innovation in Applied Nursing Informartics - University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
Duration: 28 Jul 202431 Jul 2024
Conference number: 16

Publication series

NameStudies in health technology and informatics
PublisherIOS Press
Volume315
ISSN (Print)0926-9630
ISSN (Electronic)1879-8365

Conference

Conference16th International Congress in Nursing Informatics
Abbreviated titleNI2024
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityManchester
Period28/07/2431/07/24

Keywords

  • Nursing Informatics - education
  • Education
  • Student Nursing
  • Clinical Informatics
  • Education, Nursing
  • Wales
  • Curriculum
  • Humans
  • Pre-registration Education
  • Digital Nursing

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