Table 2 Item Analysis and Reliability of the Korean Version of the Self-Assessment of Nursing Informatics Competencies Scale (N = 254)

1

(As a pre-service nurse), I am able to participate in the processes of selection, design, application, and evaluation of an information system in future clinical services.

3.00

.98

.51

1.00

2

(As a pre-service nurse), I am able to encourage myself and others to use information systems or application programs.

2.85

.95

.54

1.00

3

(As a pre-service nurse), I am able to improve the integrity and accessibility of information with considering confidentiality and legal, ethical and security issues but not restricted by them in future clinical services.

4.01

.91

.57

1.00

4

(As a pre-service nurse), I am able to find resources in the computer available for ethical decision making in future clinical services.

3.63

.85

.58

0.88

5

(As pre-service nurse), I am able to play the role of a supporter for the leader (manager) so that changes and the concept of information science may be incorporated into my professional area in future clinical services.

3.33

.94

.51

1.00

6

I am able to use electronic telecommunication devices (e.g. modem and other devices) for communication with other systems (e.g. accessing, uploading, or downloading information).

4.08

.87

.71

1.00

7

I am able to search and download contents of interest.

4.35

.78

.68

1.00

8

I am able to use a database program to build a simple database or to make a table.

3.97

.91

.69

1.00

9

I am able to use a database application program to enter and search information.

3.70

1.02

.72

1.00

10

I am able to do online literature search.

4.29

.80

.74

1.00

11

I am able to use a presentation program (e.g. PowerPoint) for making slides or screens.

4.15

.84

.73

1.00

12

I am able to use a multimedia presentation program.

3.79

.98

.65

1.00

13

I am able to use a word processor.

3.83

.98

.69

1.00

14

I am able to use a communication network (e.g. file server, www) for system search.

4.12

.86

.73

1.00

15

I am able to use an operating system. (e.g. folder copy, deletion, edition)

3.65

1.07

.58

1.00

16

I am able to use computer peripheral devices (e.g. CD-ROM).

3.73

1.06

.70

1.00

17

I am able to use a computer system in a safe way.

3.88

.96

.76

1.00

18

I am able to manipulate the Windows system (e.g. file handling using the File Manager, printer setting, access to an installed program, folder creation and deletion).

3.64

1.14

.65

1.00

19

I am able to view the basic configuration of a computer system (e.g. the specifications of a PC, high-performance computer, or professional computer).

3.05

1.20

.49

1.00

20

I am able to solve minor problems in application programs.

3.21

1.07

.63

1.00

21

I am able to use an application program for diagnosis coding.

3.24

1.10

.56

0.94

22

I am able to use an application program for developing a test tool.

3.41

1.03

.65

1.00

23

I am able to log in the patient medical information system (authorization using student ID and PW).

4.19

.89

.69

0.94

24

I am able to search data in the patient medical information system (authorization using student ID and PW).

4.15

.89

.66

1.00

25

I believe that health computing, namely, computer-based medical services will be popularized further.

4.13

.88

.63

1.00

26

I believe that the computer is merely a tool for providing better nursing services, and it cannot replace human functions.

3.64

1.09

.37

1.00

27

I do not think that a nurse has to be a computer programmer for the effective use of the computer.

3.31

1.05

.35

1.00

28

I believe that it is worthwhile for a nurse to participate in the design, selection, application, and evaluation of application programs and information systems used for health care services.

3.84

.90

.53

1.00

29

I am able to use wireless devices (e.g. PDA, smart phone) in order to search and download resources for patients’ safety and quality nursing services.

4.20

.85

.68

1.00

30

I am able to use wireless devices (e.g. PDA, smart phone) for data input.

4.33

.81

.72

1.00

Total

0.99/ave