Republic of the Philippines

Central Mindanao University

College of Nursing

COURSE OUTLINE

Course Number & Title: Nrsg 24- Nursing Informatics

Course Description: This course deals with the use of information technology system and data standards
based on nursing informatics principles/theories. It further deals with the utilization of
clinical information systems in the management and decision-making of patient care.A
laboratory session shall be provided for practice application.

Course Objectives: At the end of the course and given relevant actual or simulated situations/conditions, the
student will be able to:

1. Apply concepts, theories and principles of informatics in nursing and health care.
2. Discuss issues and trends in informatics relevant to nursing and health.

DESIRED LEARNING OUTCOMES (DLO) COURSE CONTENTS TIMETABLE

 Within 1 hour, the student will be able to Welcome and Introduction
create a list of expectations for the course, 20 minutes
faculty, and classmates. Course Orientation

I. Computers and nursing

 After the presentation, the students will be A. Computers and nursing
able to explain the advantages of computers B. Historical perspectives of nursing and the
in nursing, and trace the historical computer 40 minutes
perspective of nursing and computer and C. Electronic health record from a historical
EHR. perspective

 During the give activity, the students must II. Computer system
competently use computer, identify parts A. Computer Hardware 3 hour
and function of computer system, B. Computer Software and systems
differentiate hardware and software, and C. Open source and free software
utilize internet for nursing resources. D. Data processing
E. The internet: A nursing resource
F. P.D.A. and wireless devices 6 hours
G. Incorporating evidence: Use of computer-
based clinical decision support system for
health professionals

 After the presentation, the students must be III. Issues in Informatics

able to present issues in informatics. A. Nursing informatics and healthcare policy
B. The role of technology in the medication-
use process
C. Health care data standards
D. Electronic Health Record systems: U.S. 6 hours
federal initiatives and public/private
partnerships
E. Dependable systems for quality care.
F. Nursing minimum data set systems
 At the end of the lecture, the student must
explain the informatics theory. IV. Informatics Theory
A. Theories, models and frameworks
B. Advanced terminology systems 3 hour
C. Implementing and upgrading clinical
information systems
 During the activity the student must illustrate
application of informatics. V. Practice Application
A. Practice application
B. Critical care applications
C. Community health applications 6 hours
D. Ambulatory care systems
E. Internet tools for advanced nursing practice
F. Informatics solutions for emergency
preparedness and response
G. Vendor applications
  At the end of discussion, the student must
enumerate the use of computers in
healthcare among patients and consumers.
VI. Consumer’s use of informatics
A. Consumer and patient use of computers for
health 3 hours
B. Decision support for consumers

 During the activity, the student must explain

salient international perspective of VII. International perspectives
informatics and its future directions A. Nursing informatics in Canada
B. Nursing informatics in Europe
C. Pacific Rim 6 hours
D. Nursing informatics in Asia
E. Nursing informatics in South America

VIII.The future of informatics

A. Future directions

REFERENCES
1 Colano, Roel B. & Fernando Del Rio (2010). Nursing Informatics. An illustrative approach. First Ed.
Philippines: Giuani Prints House, Malabon
2 Saba, Virginia K & Kathleen A. McCornick (2006). Essentials of nursing informatics Fourth Ed.
Philippines: The McGraw-Hills Companies, Inc.
GRADING SYSTEM:
There is a separate grading system policy for Lecture, Laboratory, and Related Learning Experience.

LECTURE LABORATORY RLE

CRITERIA Weigh Weigh Weigh
Total Total Total
t t t
ATTITUDE
Reports on time (attendance). 0.2% 0.2% 0.5%
Demonstrates refinement in speech and manner. 0.2% 0.2% 0.5%
Reports in complete uniform. 0.2% 0.2% 0.5%
Well-groomed without jewelries. 0.2% 0.2% 0.5%
Submits requirements on time. 0.2% 0.2% 0.5%
Accepts suggestion and constructive criticism. 0.2% 0.2% 0.5%
2% 2% 5%
Show awareness of one’s own strength and 0.5%
0.2% 0.2%
weaknesses.
Courteous and works harmoniously with CI and 0.5%
0.2% 0.2%
classmates, (hospital staff, and clients.)
Utilizes appropriate resources. 0.2% 0.2% 0.5%
Observes school policy conscientiously. 0.2% 0.2% 0.5%

KNOWLEDGE
Quizzes 30% 38% 20%
Assignments/Written Requirements 15% - 25%
Seat Work 15% 60% - 38% - 45%
In case of no Seat work, a written requirement is 30%
for lecture.

SKILLS
Individual/Group Output 38% - -
Laboratory Exercises - 60% -
Procedures performed in the clinical area - - 15%
Return Demonstration - - 15%
Performance Evaluation (11 Key Areas of 38% 60% 20% 50%
- -
Responsibility)
In case of no Return Demonstration for the RLE, 20%
for the procedures performed and 30% for the
performance evaluation
TOTAL (Term Grade) 100 100
AKS AKS 100% AKS
% %
Sum of AKS 80% 100 80% 80% 100
100%
Term Exam 20% % 20% 20% %
Note: For separate Final Grade for both lecture and laboratory, 2/3 is appropriated for the final term grade
and 1/3 for the midterm grade.