
134 | CHAPTER 8 Nursing Informatics Roles, Competencies, and Skills
WHAT IS NURSING INFORMATICS SPECIALTY PRACTICE?
NI is an established and ever-evolving profession that began when computers
were introduced into health care. Those choosing NI as a career find it full of nu-
merous and varied opportunities. Until recently, most nurse informaticists en-
tered the field by showing an understanding and enthusiasm for working with
computers. Now, nurses have many educational opportunities available to be-
come formally trained in the field of NI. This section of the chapter explores the
scope and standards of NI, NI roles, education and specialization, ...