Introduction to Nursing Informatics

Catalog description

NURS 357 is an introduction to nursing informatics focusing on technology applications to the nursing profession. This course provides a broad overview of nursing informatics and the various applications of informatics principles in the healthcare setting. Students will explore the data-information-knowledge-wisdom paradigm of informatics and gain an appreciation of how informatics principles contribute to nursing knowledge and practice. Students will assess personal informatics competencies and set goals for building informatics skills, and explore future trends in healthcare technologies.