Enhancing Nursing Informatics Education: Revamping Existing Curriculum using the ANIA Graduate Informatics Nursing Faculty Guide and Toolkit

The rapidly evolving role of nursing informatics specialists necessitates a redefined approach to their academic preparation. This poster presentation addresses the need for innovation in nursing informatics education and career development by proposing a comprehensive revision and integration of the ANIA Graduate Informatics Nursing Faculty Guide and Toolkit.

Historically, nursing informatics education has struggled to keep pace with the dynamic changes in healthcare technology and data management. This gap underscores the importance of updating educational resources to better equip future specialists. Our project aims to identify and integrate innovative opportunities within the ANIA toolkit to ensure that nursing informatics programs align with current industry needs and future trends.

Key areas of focus include 1) revamping the existing curriculum to incorporate emerging technologies, data analytics, and advanced informatics tools and concepts; 2) defining and integrating core competencies required for modern nursing informatics roles, emphasizing practical, hands-on experience alongside theoretical knowledge; 3) encouraging collaboration between nursing informatics educators and professionals from other fields to foster a multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving and innovation; 4) expanding career development resources to include emerging roles and specializations within nursing informatics, thus providing clearer career trajectories for students; and 5) implementing robust mechanisms for evaluating the effectiveness of the revised guide and toolkit, ensuring continuous improvement and relevance.

Assessment and publication of outcomes: To gauge the impact and effectiveness of the revised ANIA toolkit, we will employ a multi-faceted assessment approach by collecting feedback from educators, students, and industry preceptors through structured surveys and interviews to assess the practicality and relevance of the revised curriculum and resources. Conducting evaluations before and after the implementation of the revised toolkit to measure improvements in student learning outcomes, competency development, and career readiness. Create a continuous feedback loop by establishing a feedback loop with stakeholders to make iterative improvements based on real-time data and evolving industry trends.

Results: Results from these assessments will be synthesized and published in peer-reviewed journals, industry reports, and educational conferences to share insights and best practices with the broader nursing informatics community. This dissemination of outcomes will facilitate further dialogue and refinement, contributing to the ongoing evolution of nursing informatics education and practice.

By revising and integrating these elements provided in the ANIA Graduate Informatics Nursing Faculty Guide and Toolkit within our existing MSN nursing informatics program, we aim to create a more dynamic and responsive educational framework. This initiative will better prepare nursing informatics specialists to address contemporary challenges and seize emerging opportunities in their field.

The poster presentation will outline the proposed revisions, present preliminary feedback from stakeholders, and discuss the potential impact on nursing informatics education and practice.