This course is designed to build on the informatics knowledge and skills of the practicing nurse. Emphasis is placed on the application of the ANA Standards for Nursing Informatics and Professional Practice and incorporation of information technology to support patient care and clinical decision-making. The course will assist the students to develop the professional role by incorporation of the philosophy of nursing, nursing theory, and clinical reasoning. The nurse’s role in interprofessional practice will be explored. The influence of ethics and cultural/society issues on the nursing profession are explored as well as opportunities for personal and professional development.
This course is designed to build on the informatics knowledge and skills of the practicing nurse. Emphasis is placed on the application of the ANA Standards for Nursing Informatics and Professional Practice and incorporation of information technology to support patient care and clinical decision-making. The course will assist the students to develop the professional role by incorporation of the philosophy of nursing, nursing theory, and clinical reasoning. The nurse’s role in interprofessional practice will be explored. The influence of ethics and cultural/society issues on the nursing profession are explored as well as opportunities for personal and professional development.