Nursing Informatics Practicum

Catalog description

This course provides the student with an in-depth opportuntity to explore the role of the nurse in health informatics in the practice setting. The student will apply knowledge of information systems, information processes, and nursing care delivery to assess system utility in meeting the care needs of patients and the information needs of providers and organizations. Under the guidance of a faculty member and an expert preceptor, the student will actively participate in the needs assessment of patients and providers for information, plan for systems changes, and implement and evaluate system applications. The student is expected to establish a specific set of objectives to be accomplished, work alongside a nurse expert in the field of informatics, integrate the most current research data in the development of plans for information process changes and systems, and engage in interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care. The student is expected to complete 120 hours of practicum (2 credits = 10 hours per week (5 hours/credit) for 12 weeks). Students will also attend 12-15 hours of seminar and individual meetings with instructor during the semester to discuss and share teaching/learning experiences in their advanced professional role in informatics.