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heory applied to informatics: The DIKW Theory

Theory applied to informatics: DIKW Theory

Theory is an important aspect of nursing informatics – one that is often neglected due to time and context. The DIKW theory, short for Data – Information – Knowledge – Wisdom has evolved over the years across a variety of disciplines and is one of the most embraced in nursing informatics and “considered by some as the canon of information science and knowledge management” (Gackowski, 2012, p. 93) and one of the most widely recognized theories in informatics (McDowell, 2021). Read more →

New Usability Theory course added to the NILC roster!

We are happy to announce a new 3 CE credit course has been added to the Nursing Informatics Learning Center. This 1 module (3 CE credit) course introduces nurses to Usability Theory which is an important topic in nursing informatics and nursing in general, since Usability is a key consideration when using technology and equipment in health care. Usability is… Read more →