title: Information literacy: instrument development to measure competencies and knowledge among nursing educators, nursing administrators, and nursing clinicians: a pilot study.
abstract: This poster describes a pilot study conducted to establish validity and reliability of an instrument that will be used in a nationwide needs assessment, implemented to identify gaps in Information Literacy skills, competencies, and knowledge among key nursing groups nationally. Data and information gathered using the tool will guide the profession in developing appropriate education and continuing education programs to close identified gaps and enhance nurses' readiness for Evidence-Based Practice (EBP).
authors.affiliation: Northwestern State University of Louisiana, College of Nursing, Natchitoches/Shreveport, LA, USA.
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pierce
authors.forename: Diane
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Pravikoff
authors.forename: Annelle B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Tanner
mesh_terms: D003197:Computer Literacy; D004506:Education, Nursing; D004521:Educational Measurement; D004522:Educational Status; D009718:Nurse Administrators; D009720:Nurse Clinicians; D048108:Nursing Informatics; D010865:Pilot Projects