NM 208 - Nursing Informatics

This course is designed to examine computers, electronic technologies, and selected computer applications of data management through information systems and telecommunications. The impact of these technologies on nursing practice, administration, and teaching will be examined. This course will incorporate ethical, legislative, and political issues within informatics. It will also explore ongoing research and future informatics issues. 4.00 semester credit hours Contact Hours: 60.00 Prerequisites: EN 104 English Composition I SC 185 General Chemistry/SC 185L General Chemistry Lab, NM 222 Clinical Nursing I, NM 255 Applied Pathophysiology, and NM 236 Pharmacology. Corequisite: NM 322 Clinical Nursing II, PS 101 Psychology