NS 420. Nursing Informatics (3)

This course prepares students to demonstrate skills in using patient care technologies, information systems, and communication devices that support the delivery of safe nursing practice. At the end of this course, the student should have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to use telecommunication technologies to assist in effective communication; apply safeguards and decision making support tools embedded in patient care technologies and information systems to support a safe practice environment for patients and healthcare workers; understand the use of clinical information systems to document interventions related to achieving nurse sensitive outcomes; use standardized terminology in a care environment that reflects nursing's unique contribution to patient outcomes; and recognize the role of information technology in improving patient care outcomes and creating a safe patient care environment.