NURS 302 - Introduction to Informatics

1 Credit(s)

This course prepares students to effectively and efficiently use technology to provide safe, quality patient care in diverse health care environments, as well as documentation of patient care, communication, clinical decision making, patient education, and data management in the clinical setting. The course emphasizes the protection of patients’ rights in computerized information management. Additionally, this course emphasizes the use of information technology to support evidence-based practice, professional development, and safety, quality, and efficiency in patient care.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of sophomore level courses.Corequisite(s): NURS 305, NURS 330, NURS 333 or NURS 334, NURS 340, and NURS 374.