NUR 3065 - Nursing Informatics

3 cr

This course, an integration of nursing, computers, and information science, introduces students to the essential role of informatics in improving patient care outcomes, nursing practice, and creating a safe care environment. Throughout this course students will have opportunities to organize, evaluate, and use health information and knowledge to critically appraise and use information technology to enhance evidence-based practice. The focus of discussions will include ethical considerations, social networking tools, electronic health records, handheld computers, and e-portfolios in health care environments.
Prerequisite: NUR 2035 and NUR 3060 with minimum grades of B-.
Spring