Ross-Kerr and Wood’s Canadian Nursing Issues & Perspectives: CDN NURSING ISSUES & PERSPECTIVES 6th Edition - Nursing Informatics and Digital Health Related

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In relation to the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) nursing informatics entry to practice competencies for registered nurses, which computer skills are expected of a beginning nurse? (Select all that apply.)

  • A. Internet networks
  • B. Desktop/laptop computers
  • C. Decision support
  • D. Extranet networks
  • E. Quality improvement
  • F. Mobile devices
  • G. Printers
Correct Answer: B,D,F,G

Rationale: The CASN Competencies document states that nursing students are expected to bring a number of foundational computer skills to their undergraduate education, such as the basic skills of using a mouse and keyboard, desktop and laptop computers, mobile devices, printers, and intranet and extranet networks.