Healthcare Informatics for Nursing

Catalog description

Provides a foundation for the study of health-related information and its utilization through technology. The course focuses on utilization of computers in health care education, practice, research, and administration with emphasis on nursing applications. Ethical implications involved in the use of information technology are emphasized. The use of technology to deliver distant patient care is a focal point. Tools for online scholarly research, digital presentation, and publishing will be presented. Course focus is the application of technology skills in health science fields. Offered online every fall, spring, and summer.