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155 Lecture 1
155 Lecture 1
155 Lecture 1
NUR 155
What is it anyway?
Nursing Informatics
A field that combines nursing and computers Informatics is computer science plus information science
Nursing Informatics
management and processing of nursing data, information, and knowledge to support the practice of nursing and the delivery of nursing care. Data-objective entry without interpretation Information- data that is interpreted organized, or structured Knowledge- information that has been synthesized so that interrelationships are identified and formalized.
Example
Data= 9:00 am -100, 4:00 am 180 time glucose 100 Information= 9:00 AM
4:00 PM 180
Knowledge= My clients glucose level rises in the late afternoon. His insulin dose needs to be adjusted
Course Objectives
Upon completion, the student is prepared to: 1.Describe the role of information and information technology in the nursing profession. 2.Discuss the distinction between data, information, and knowledge. 3.Identify the importance of ergonomics in the prevention of health care problems using computers. 4. Describe the ethical and legal responsibilities of the nurse in relation to information systems. 5. Employ healthcare informatics applications designed for clinical practice of nursing in simulated patient care projects. 6. Demonstrate the ability to use technology of the Internet/Web for health care information access, communication and interactivity
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Education
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Standards of Practice
Nursing Informatics is a specialty in ANA with its own Standards of Practice
Use of Computers in Nursing Administration Human Resources Medical Records Quality Assurance Accreditation Budget and Finance
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