Informatics & Healthcare Technology ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

This course covers the evolution and theoretical basis of nursing and healthcare informatics, including concepts of data, information, knowledge and wisdom. The course explores applications in healthcare informatics, the use of technology and implications for clinical practice, administration, education and research. Concepts and application of relational database technology are introduced. Interprofessional issues in healthcare informatics are examined. Students will develop competencies in information management for knowledge-based practice in various healthcare settings to enhance patient care and nursing practice. This course was previously NUR 50300.