Which two areas are the FOUNDATIONS OF INFORMATICS COMPETENCIES for nurse educators?

• A. Computer literacy and information literacy
• B. Data visualization and statistics
• C. Programming and database design
• D. Clinical workflow and patient safety

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is identifying the two basic skills nurse educators need to work effectively with informatics: using technology and handling information. Computer literacy means being able to operate computers, software, and digital tools used in education and health care, such as learning management systems and EHR-enabled teaching resources. Information literacy involves knowing how to locate, evaluate, and apply information—finding high-quality evidence, critiquing it, and using it to inform teaching and curriculum.

These form the foundation because every other informatics skill builds on being comfortable with technology and capable of managing information. If you can efficiently use digital tools and critically assess sources, you’re prepared to tackle more advanced tasks like data visualization, statistics, programming, or database design as needed.

Data visualization and statistics are more specialized analytical skills that extend beyond basic use of technology and information evaluation. Programming and database design are technical skills not required for all nurse educators and represent a higher level of specialization. Focusing on clinical workflow and patient safety highlights outcomes influenced by informatics but aren’t the two foundational areas for educators’ informatics competencies.