Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SDCM-0137
Organization's ID:
Nursing 301
Organization:
Study.com, LLC
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
Self-paced, 16 weeks (40 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 College Nursing Informatics
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to study uses of computer hardware and software in nursing informatics, as well as topics pertaining to patient-centered information technology, healthcare data standards, and the future of nursing informatics.

Learning Outcomes:

  • appraise the evolving roles and competencies of nursing informatics practice
  • explore the role of information technology in improving patient care outcomes and creating a safe care environment
  • demonstrate skills in using information management, communication devices, and patient care technology that support safe nursing practice
  • examine ethical and legal implications of nursing informatics related to data security, regulatory requirements, confidentiality, and client's right to privacy
  • propose how technology can support collaboration and information exchange.
  • describe the role of nursing informatics in healthcare environments

General Topics:

  • Informatics and information systems in healthcare
  • Computer hardware for nursing informatics
  • Basic computer software for nursing informatics
  • Online connectivity and security for nursing informatics
  • Data standards in healthcare
  • Patient-centered information technology
  • Nursing and educational informatics
  • Informatics literacy and challenges in nursing
  • The future of nursing informatics
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials