At the end of the course and given relevant actual or simulated situations/conditions, the student will be able to: a1. Know the basic concepts on Computers. a2. List the advantages of the use of computers in the nursing and health care. b1. Identify programs the help promote efficiency and quality care to client. c1. Apply concept, theories and principles of informatics in nursing and health care b2. Discuss issues and trends in informatics relevant to nursing and Health
A. Computers and Nursing 1. Computers and Nursing 2. Historical Perspectives of Nursing and the Computer 3. Electronic Health Record from a Historical Perspective B. Computer System 1. Computer Hardware 2. Computer Software and Systems 3. Open Source and Free Software 4. Data Processing 5. The Internet: A Nursing Resource 6. PDA and Wireless Devices 7. Incorporating Evidence: Use of Computer-Based Clinical Decision Support System for Health Professionals C. Issues in Informatics 1. Nursing Informatics and Healthcare Policy 2. The Role of Technology in the Medication-Use Process 3. Healthcare Data Standards 4. Electronic Health Record Systems: U.S. Federal Initiatives and Public/Private Partnerships 5. Dependable Systems for Quality Care 6. Nursing Minimum Data Set Systems D. Informatics Theory 1. Theories, Models and Frameworks 2. Advanced Terminology Systems 3. Implementing and Upgrading Clinical Information Systems E. Practice Application 1. Practice Application 2. Critical Care Applications 3. Community Health Applications 4. Ambulatory Care Systems 5. Internet Tools for Advanced Nursing Practice 6. Informatics Solutions for Emergency Preparedness and Response 7. Vendor Applications F. Administrative Application 1. Administrative Applications of Information Technology for Nursing Managers 2. Translation of Evidence, Clinical Practice Guidelines, and Automated Implementation Tools 3. Data Mining and Knowledge Discover G. Consumer’s Use of Informatics 1. Consumer and Patient Use of Computers for Health 2. Decision Support for Consumers H. Educational Applications 1. The Nursing Curriculum in the Information Age 2. Accessible, Effective Distance Education Anytime, Anyplace 3. Innovations in Telehealth I. Research Application 1. Computer Use in Nursing Research 2. Computerized Information Resources J. International Perspectives 1. Nursing Informatics in Canada 2. Nursing Informatics in Europe 3. Pacific Rim 4. Nursing Informatics in Asia 5. Nursing Informatics in South America K. The Future of Informatics 1. Future Directions
Computer and Internet Connection, with Microsoft Excel
