Course Number and Title:
NUR 410 Nursing Informatics
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: NUR 300
Course Credits and Hours
3 credit(s)
3 lecture hours/week
0 lab hours/week
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to nursing informatics and the application to the nursing profession. Emphasis is placed on the integration of nursing practice and information sciences. Students analyze the impact of informatics on nursing practice and healthcare systems.
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Evaluate information technologies that affect patient care and equity. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 5, 6; PGC 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
- Analyze the design and impact of informatics in healthcare systems. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 5, 6; PGC 1, 3, 4, 6, 7)
- Examine ethical and legal issues within healthcare systems related to the use of information technology and communication networks in diverse practice settings. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; PGC 3, 4, 5)
- Use informatics effectively to deliver safe, quality care as a member of the interprofessional team. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. 6; PGC 3, 5, 6, 7)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Evaluate information technologies that affect patient care and equity.
- Identify terminology, concepts, technology, and systems in the context of informatics.
- Analyze theories, principles, and concepts related to nursing informatics.
- Analyze the effectiveness of informatics in patient care processes.
- Examine research that supports the use of informatics for improving equitable patient care.
- Analyze the design and impact of informatics in healthcare systems.
- Examine technological resources to guide evidence-based practice.
- Describe the impact of information technology on patient care delivery and the healthcare system.
- Analyze the design of clinical information systems and patient care technologies that promote safe, quality, and cost-effective care.
- Develop policy and procedure recommendations related to information technology based on clinical evidence to improve the delivery of patient care.
- Examine ethical and legal issues within healthcare systems related to the use of information technology and communication networks in diverse practice settings.
- Identify ethical, legal, and security issues related to the use of information technology in healthcare systems.
- Analyze the benefits and challenges of communication networks in healthcare systems.
- Examine issues for regulation, accreditation, and security for healthcare applications.
- Use informatics effectively to deliver safe, quality care as a member of the interprofessional team.
- Discuss the use of patient care information technology to communicate effectively with the interprofessional team.
- Develop an improvement plan that integrates information technology in the interprofessional communication process.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
= |
A |
| 80-89 |
= |
B |
| 70-79 |
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C |
| 0-69 |
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F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Final Course Grade
Calculated using the following weighted average
Evaluation Measure | Percentage of final grade |
Formative Assessments: Discussion Board 3 (10% each) | 30% |
Ethical & Legal Issues in Informatics Assignment (Summative) |
15% |
Workflow Map Assignment (Summative) | 15% |
Self-Reflective Journal (Summative) | 10% |
Informatics Project (Summative) | 30% |
TOTAL | 100% |
Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
- Integrate nursing knowledge and knowledge from the sciences and other disciplines to inform clinical judgment.
- Demonstrates commitment to personal and professional growth, lifelong learning, and leadership opportunities that support safe, ethical nursing practice.
- Apply skills of inquiry, analysis, and information literacy to advance nursing research and support evidence-based nursing practice.
- Apply informatics and healthcare technologies to support the delivery of safe, equitable patient care in a variety of healthcare settings.
- Advocate for the delivery of safe, equitable patient care through effective systems-based practice, quality improvement, and engagement in the health care policy process.
- Direct compassionate, holistic patient-centered care through assessment and prioritization of healthcare needs, patient advocacy, interprofessional communication, collaboration, and delegation.
- Analyze the social determinants of health for diverse populations to improve equitable population health outcomes.
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability
We value all individuals and provide an inclusive environment that fosters equity and student success. The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the campus Disabilities Support Counselor to request an accommodation needed due to a disability. The College's policy on accommodations for persons with disabilities can be found in the College's Guide to Requesting Academic Accommodations and/or Auxiliary Aids Students may also access the Guide and contact information for Disabilities Support Counselors through the Student Resources web page under Disabilities Support Services, or visit the campus Advising Center.