Informatics applications in the nursing profession

Technology in healthcare has grown exponentially in recent years [1]. Today, information and communication technologies have become widespread in healthcare systems worldwide. Since nurses comprise most of the healthcare workforce, they must possess sufficient skills to work in a technology-mediated environment [2]. The advancements in information technology over recent decades have provided significant opportunities for nurses to stay informed about patient conditions [3]. This has created new roles for nurses and enhanced their decision-making power in delivering nursing care [4]. Consequently, the trend of transformation in nursing informatics is expanding globally. The application of nursing informatics methods is on the rise [5], bringing about considerable changes in healthcare delivery [6]. Nursing informatics combines nursing processes, relevant information, and the management of nursing data along with other information processing systems. The primary goal of this discipline is to support health and well-being globally [7]. Proper utilization of informatics in nursing leads to cost reduction, increased awareness, and innovation and creativity among nurses [8].