Course Description:

Nursing Informatics is the "science and practice (that) integrates nursing, its information and knowledge, with management of information and communication technologies to promote the health of people, families, and communities worldwide." (IMIA Special Interest Group on Nursing Informatics 2009). Students will also learn skills and techniques to help them study and take exams.

In this course you will:

1. Recognize the ethical and legal responsibilities that are associated with informatics in the   healthcare system, social media, and texting

2. Exhibit knowledge of the Assessment Technologies Institute® (ATI) system and understand how it aids in student success in the nursing program

3. Demonstrate improved test taking techniques

4. Obtain knowledge of the NCLEX test plan and recognize how this information applies in the classroom and clinical setting

Applicable Program Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate professional nursing leadership evidenced by the monitoring and improvement of healthcare systems, including management of physical, fiscal, and human resources.

2. Formulate research questions, critically analyze evidence, and apply evidence to practice.

3. Demonstrate the ability to effectively use technology to analyze, manage, and communicate data information.

4. Provide nursing care based on current knowledge, theory, and evidence to promote safety, holism, adaptation, and quality care as evidenced by the ability to: Design and    implement care based on the nursing process, collaborate as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team., incorporate the principles of communication, client education, and client advocacy into practice.

5. Display behaviors as a member of the profession of nursing based on standards of practice and professional codes of ethics.

Method of Instruction:

Discussion

Case studies

Computer drive

Lecture