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INTRO TO INFORMATICS & INFO TECH (NRS 506)

Term: 2025 Summer Term

Faculty

Courtney Kennedy
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Description

In this course, students examine nursing roles in informatics and information technology within the healthcare system.
The history, theoretical models, and best practices of nursing informatics are explored. Students investigate ethical,
legal, and regulatory standards and workplace policies. Exploration of digital health literacy will be performed.
Students examine the consequences of using information and communication technology on the quality of care,
efficiency of communications, and connections between the healthcare team, patients, and consumers.
Credits: 3.0
Prerequisites: NRS 502 or by permission