Interview with Informatics Nurse or Technology Specialist
Interview (by telephone, in person or by pre-scheduled WebEx meeting) a master or doctoral prepared informatics nurse specialist or technology specialist. Summarize the interview, in the attached template, by addressing the following:
Introduction of the interviewee including job title, years of experience along with employment and educational background.
- What brought you into the field of informatics and technology?
- Why do you believe this specialty is important to healthcare?
- What are three key responsibilities in your role as informatics nurse or technology specialist that supports the healthcare interdisciplinary collaboration?
- What are the methods for collecting data within your organization?
- What are the sources of data that you look at in your organization for quality improvement efforts?
- Is there any theoretical models or frameworks you refer to as a resource to support best practice as it pertains to information technology?
- Who are key stakeholders, you collaborate with to ensure data is disseminated and addressed?
- What are some challenges experienced in your role? How did you address these challenges?
- What is one of the most rewarding experiences in your role?
- What would be your greatest advice for a new nurse interested in the field of informatics?
