NURS 419 - Informatics and Technology in Healthcare

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This course examines professional, social, legal and ethical issues related to technology and informatics in health care. Access, application, evaluation and impact of clinical information systems / applications and technology that support data management, patient care, healthcare equality, evidence based practice, research, education and administration are considered. Current and emerging health care technologies and software applications are explored (3 credits = 3 hrs. theory / week x 15 weeks.) (Offered fall / spring / summer.) Prerequisite(s): NURS 300, NURS 301, or NURS 310 or NURS 315 and NURS 316.