NURS 4454 Nursing Informatics and Technology

4 credits
This course prepares the student to utilize informatics and health care technologies in the management of individuals, groups, and organizations for the improvement of patient outcomes. The course will introduce the student to the legislative and national drivers of health care reform and specifically their impacts on technology. Technology as it relates to health information systems (HIS), data analytics, information management, safety, evidence-based practice (EBP), and quality improvement will be emphasized. This course will include the value-added benefit of elements of the Institute of Healthcare Improvement’s Open School certification program.