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NURS 402

I. Course Title: RN Healthcare Informatics and Technology

II. Course Number: NURS 402

III. Credit Hours: 3 credits

IV. Prerequisites: None

V. Course Description: This course introduces informatics as an integration of nursing, computer and information sciences that support the practice of nursing. It will acquaint practicing nurses with the effective utilization of technology and its applications throughout all aspects of health delivery.

VI. Detailed Description of Content of the Course:

Topic Outline

  1. What is Informatics? Informatics Competencies
  2. Language of Informatics
  3. Behaviors of health information seekers
  4. Introduction to the Professional Use of the Internet
  5. Health Literacy
  6. Introduction and Background of EHR
  7. EHR’s Impact on quality and EBP
  8. Clinical Practice Applications
  9. Nursing Education Applications
  10. Nursing Systems Applications to Management/Administration

VII. Goals and Objectives of the Course:

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Discuss nursing and healthcare informatics competencies as they relate to the goals of clinical practice and promoting a culture around safety. (E- III, IV, IX; PO- 3,4,9)
  2. Recognize the use and importance of nursing data for improving practice for diverse populations. (E- II, IV, VII, VIII; PO-2, 4, 7, 8)
  3. Analyze web-based health content for literacy level, accuracy, and reliability of information for clinical populations. (E-I, IV, VIII; PO-1, 4, 8)
  4. Describe examples of information technologies to expand information communication among organizations, nurses, health disciplines and health consumers. (E- IV, VI; PO-4, 6)
  5. Assess the elements of effective electronic health records (EHR) to support and manage nursing practice. (E-IV, V, IX; PO- 4, 5, 9)
  6. Describe the key role of clinician’s involvement in the design, selection, implementation and evaluation of applications/systems in Healthcare, including telehealth. (E-II, IV, IX; PO-2, 4, 9)
  7. Utilize a variety of electronically accessible, credible resources applicable for nursing practice, including evidence-based practice. (E-III, IV, VIII, IX; PO-3, 4, 8, 9)

 

Other Course Information: None

 

Review and Approval

March 01, 2021