This anthology chronicles the foundational period of nursing informatics, tracing its development from 1987 to 1996. The editors have curated a collection of significant papers that illustrate the inception and evolution of this specialized field. The book serves as an invaluable resource, providing a framework for future advancements by showcasing representative experiences and philosophies in nursing informatics. It aims to maintain and expand the current knowledge base of computer technology within nursing practice, administration, research, education, critical care, and community health.

This collection is presented as an invaluable source book for nurses seeking to attain credentials as Nursing Informatics Specialists. The anthology aims to provide a framework for future developments by illustrating the inception and evolution of nursing informatics through landmark papers. It demonstrates representative experiences and philosophies, attempting to maintain and expand the current knowledge base of computer technology in nursing. The articles cover practical applications across various nursing domains, including administration, practice, research, education, critical care, and community health.