Date of Conferral

11-4-2025

Date of Award

November 2025

Degree

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

School

Nursing

Advisor

Corine Romano

Abstract

This is a staff education project. The practice problem addressed was the lack of standardized orientation on the electronic health record (EHR) system for rotating students, which impacted documentation quality and workflow efficiency. Prior to the intervention, students received no formal training on the clinic’s EHR system, resulting in documentation errors, workflow disruptions, and dependence on administrative staff. The educational session, tailored to the clinic’s EHR platform, aimed to promote student knowledge and confidence through structured, site-specific training. The practice-focused question was: How does structured education on site-specific EHR use impact knowledge and documentation confidence among rotating medical and nurse practitioner students? Nine students participated in the project, completing pre- and post-surveys consisting of eight identical questions on essential EHR functions. Training was delivered via a PowerPoint presentation with EHR screenshots and a printed checklist. Descriptive statistics were used to compare results. The average number of correct answers per student increased from 3.33 to 7.78. Students reported greater confidence, demonstrating the training’s effectiveness. Structured EHR education supports patient safety and digital competence among future providers. Recommendations include mid-rotation refreshers, expanded content, and multilingual materials to promote inclusion and equity. This initiative reinforces the importance of integrating informatics skills into nursing practice, supports positive social change by addressing disparities in digital literacy, and aligns with goals to prepare a culturally responsive and competent workforce.

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