Current status and pathways exploration of nursing informatics in China

This paper systematically reviewed the international development experiences in nursing informatics and,in light of China's current context,analyzed the challenges and deficiencies in areas such as policy⁃level top⁃level design,technology application and optimization,data standardization,and talent cultivation.It emphasized that clarifying strategic positioning and adopting a dual⁃track approach that combines top⁃down and bottom⁃up strategies were essential.The paper recommends strengthening systematic planning and standard development at the national level while actively promoting technology empowerment and innovative cycles in frontline nursing practice,thereby fostering the professionalization,scalability,and sustainable development of nursing informatics in China.