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Therefore, it is important that informatics competencies are assessed with practical and valid tools. The results of such assessments can provide valuable insights into nurses\u2019 educational needs.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the \u201cNursing Informatics Competency Assessment Tool\u201d (NICAT), originally developed by Rahman (2015), and to adapt it for use in Turkish.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Methods Construct validity was examined using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Internal consistency coefficients were calculated to assess reliability.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Results EFA revealed a three-factor structure accounting for 71.79% of the total variance. CFA results indicated an acceptable model fit (Comparative Fit Index [CFI] = 0.925; Root Mean Square Error of Approximation [RMSEA]= 0.082). Cronbach\u2019s \u03b1 coefficients ranged from 0.764 to 0.968, demonstrating high internal consistency. While the original NICAT study assessed only content validity, this study provides the first empirical testing of its factor structure.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Conclusion The 26-item Turkish version of the tool has demonstrated satisfactory validity and reliability. 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