NURS309 - Nursing Informatics (Nursing Elective)

Semester Credit Hour(s): 3

The purpose of this course is to assist the student in the development and use of evidence-based nursing informatics to assist clients and their families in learning health promotion and management interventions. Learning is guided through the basic elements of nursing informatics such as use of computers, computer applications, and online resources. The use of health information systems, the electronic health and medical records are discussed with emphasis on confidentiality and security of patient information. Legal and ethical aspects of nursing information are presented. Additionally, the use of nursing informatics in research and nursing management are highlighted.