NURS 508 - Informatics for Advanced Practice Nursing

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): None

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course provides an overview of the management of information through application of computer, information, and nursing science concepts. It will focus on how advanced practice nurses utilize information technology within various clinical practice settings to improve communication and the delivery of health care. Current and emerging technologies will be investigated associated with legal and ethical considerations.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Determine the appropriate use of technologies and integrate current and emerging technologies into advanced practice nursing to enhance patient care outcomes
Apply informatics principles related to the safe and effective use of care and information technologies.
Manage data, information, knowledge, and technology to communicate effectively with healthcare team, patients, and caregivers to integrate safe and effective care within and across settings
Evaluate current and emerging technologies based on legal and ethical considerations.