Nursing education associations, federal directives, and accrediting bodies emphasize the importance of integrating health information technology into the nursing practice. One of the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) (2003), core competencies of healthcare professionals is utilizing informatics (IOM, 2003). Therefore, preparing nursing students at the undergraduate level is in high demand. Documentation and planning of patient care through an EHR is a relevant skill necessary in achieving this competency. Simulated EMR training teaches students to think critically about documentation in a safe environment while faculty examines their progress. The knowledge and confidence a nursing student can gain with simulated electronic documentation can give
