Leaders in nursing must advocate for information and knowledge systems

QUESTION

Leaders in nursing must advocate for information and knowledge systems that support nursing practice. This is best accomplished by:

a. Participating in organizational information technology committees.
b. Submitting written requests for needed information systems.
c. Requesting budgetary funds needed for systems.
d. Sending staff nurses to conferences that discuss cutting-edge technologies.

ANSWER:

ANS: A
Nurse leaders and direct care nurses must be members of the selection team, participate actively, and have a voice in the selection decision. The information system must make sense to the people who use it and fit effectively with the processes for providing patient care.