Nursing informatics, as originally defined (Hannah, 1985, p. 181) referred
to the use of information technologies in relation to those functions within
the purview of nursing that are carried out by nurses when performing their
duties. Therefore, any use of information technologies by nurses in relation
to the care of patients, the administration of healthcare facilities, or the
educational preparation of individuals to practice the discipline is considered
nursing informatics. For example, nursing informatics would include, but not
be limited to the following.