Course Description: A course which examines information systems and documentation tools utilized in nursing practice. Semester Hours Credit: 2 Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 Prerequisite: Admission into the professional nursing program. Textbook(s): Informatics and Nursing, Sewell & Thede (2013) 4th ed. or most current. ISBN: 9780132574952 Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the associate degree nursing student will demonstrate the ability to access selected information systems tools to manage health care data in nursing practice; identify technological developments in health care information; utilize critical thinking to identify and apply appropriate technical psychomotor skills necessary to provide care for clients. Related Level Objectives: Identify components of a client’s health status and health needs Identify the components of a systematic approach to a plan of care Identify elements of a plan of care Understand function of a teaching plan Understand the elements of a systematic approach to decision making Identify the interaction of various health care provider roles in the provision of care to client Identify the organizational structure within healthcare facilities Assume accountability and responsibility for own learning Understand the role of the nurse as an advocate Assume accountability and responsibility for the quality of nursing care provided to clients COURSE OBJECTIVES: A. Prepare the associate degree nursing student with skills in technology informatics which will allow the integration of the art and science of nursing with new tools to provide the most knowledgeable and safe care possible. As evidenced by: 1. Interpret the changes in health care that are influenced by informatics
Course Description: A course which examines information systems and documentation tools utilized in nursing practice. Semester Hours Credit: 2 Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 Prerequisite: Admission into the professional nursing program. Textbook(s): Informatics and Nursing, Sewell & Thede (2013) 4th ed. or most current. ISBN: 9780132574952 Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the associate degree nursing student will demonstrate the ability to access selected information systems tools to manage health care data in nursing practice; identify technological developments in health care information; utilize critical thinking to identify and apply appropriate technical psychomotor skills necessary to provide care for clients. Related Level Objectives: Identify components of a client’s health status and health needs Identify the components of a systematic approach to a plan of care Identify elements of a plan of care Understand function of a teaching plan Understand the elements of a systematic approach to decision making Identify the interaction of various health care provider roles in the provision of care to client Identify the organizational structure within healthcare facilities Assume accountability and responsibility for own learning Understand the role of the nurse as an advocate Assume accountability and responsibility for the quality of nursing care provided to clients COURSE OBJECTIVES: A. Prepare the associate degree nursing student with skills in technology informatics which will allow the integration of the art and science of nursing with new tools to provide the most knowledgeable and safe care possible. As evidenced by: 1. Interpret the changes in health care that are influenced by informatics