1. What is the definition of nursing informatics according to CASN (2012)? a) The specialty that incorporates nursing care with the use of computers and information science to provide information about nursing care delivery. b) The specialty that integrates nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage and communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in nursing practice. c) The specialty that applies information technology to support safe, effective, and evidence-informed care for clients and other health care providers. d) The specialty that uses information and communication technologies to facilitate and empower health using digital technology. *Answer: b Rationale: According to CASN (2012), nursing informatics is defined as "the specialty that integrates nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage and communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in nursing practice." 2. What are the three competencies required by nursing students upon graduation in relation to information and communication technologies according to CASN (2012)? a) Use information to support safe, effective, and evidenceinformed care for their clients; follow workplace, professional association, and regulatory bodies' standards with respect to information and communication