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.
BS.NUR or BS.NUR.RN majors only.
Prerequisite: NUR 2035 and with a minimum grades of B-.
Co-requisite: Recommend concurrent enrollment in NUR 3070 and NUR 3075 .
Spring