How are technology and informatics incorporated in the NGN?

The incorporation of technology and informatics in the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) is primarily evident through the design of questions that necessitate the use of technology for effective data management and informed decision-making. This approach reflects real-world nursing practice, where nurses routinely engage with electronic health records, data analytics, and other technological tools to ensure patient safety, improve outcomes, and enhance care delivery.

In this context, the NGN emphasizes critical thinking by simulating scenarios where candidates must analyze, interpret, and utilize data in a manner akin to what they would encounter in clinical settings. This not only assesses knowledge but also evaluates a candidate's ability to apply that knowledge using technological resources, mirroring the increasingly digital landscape of healthcare.

While recorded lectures, hands-on technology training, and virtual simulations can be valuable educational tools, the focus of the NGN is specifically on high-stakes decision-making in patient care, which is best assessed through questions that engage candidates in practical application of informatics in nursing practice.