Detailed Course Information |
Winter 2026
Nov 11,2025 |
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| NRS 430 - Technology and Informatics |
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This course provides RN to BSN students the opportunity to explore the foundational principles of nursing informatics, including data management, information theory, and the evolution of informatics in healthcare. Students will gain comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in utilizing information technology to enhance patient care, improve healthcare processes, and contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession. Throughout this course, students will be empowered to enhance patient care, streamline clinical processes, and contribute to healthcare innovation through the proficient use of informatics. They will learn techniques for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting healthcare data, leveraging data analytics to support clinical decision-making and evidence-based practice. Additionally, students will navigate the complexities of maintaining patient confidentiality, securing health data, and addressing ethical challenges in the digital healthcare landscape. By the end of the course, students will be proficient in the application of informatics tools to improve patient outcomes, optimize clinical workflows, and stay at the forefront of technological advancements in healthcare.
4.000 Credit hours 40.000 TO 48.000 Lecture hours Syllabus Available Levels: Credit Schedule Types: Lecture Health Professions Division Health Professions Department Course Attributes: Tuition, Career and Technical Education Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Bachelor Applied Science May not be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College Now Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Nursing Prerequisites: Bachelor Applied Science level NRS 400 Minimum Grade of C- and Credit level STAT 243Z Minimum Grade of P and (Credit level WR 123 Minimum Grade of P or Credit level WR 227Z Minimum Grade of P) |
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