NURS 210 - Applied Nursing Informatics

Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3

The purpose of this course is to develop a basic understanding of the appropriate application of informatics in nursing. Students will self-identify learning needs related to informatics and develop an improvement plan addressing same. Basic principles of technical and ethical use of informatics will be utilized in development of an evidence-based project addressing an identified continuous quality improvement issue impacting patient care. The importance of ensuring ethical standards of research, evidence-based practice and appropriate referencing with use of APA Style are emphasized. Students enrolling in NURS 210 are expected to have basic computer and office software skills. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor or officially accepted into the ADN program. To progress in the program, the student must maintain a grade of a “C” or better, in all program specific general education courses & required program courses.