Table 2. Self-perceived Informatics Competency and Preliminary Internal Consistency Reliability of C-NICAS V2 Scale and Subscales.
| Variable | n | Mean (SD) | Cronbach α |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall perceived informatics competency (26 items) | 141 | 2.93 (0.46) | 0.916 |
| Foundational ICT skills (items 1-4) | 152 | 3.27 (0.50) | 0.716 |
| Information and Knowledge Management (items 5-13) | 152 | 2.79 (0.52) | 0.821 |
| Professional Responsibility/Accountability (items 14-20) | 145 | 2.84 (0.57) | 0.800 |
| Use of ICTs in Delivery of Patient/Client Care (items 21-26) | 141 | 2.97 (0.59) | 0.836 |
Abbreviations: C-NICAS, Canadian Nurse Nursing Informatics Competency Assessment Scale; ICT, Information and Communication Technology.