NR515: Informatics in Healthcare – Course Overview

Course Description:
NR515 explores the role of informatics in modern healthcare. The course emphasizes the use of technology, data, and information systems to enhance patient safety, quality of care, and clinical decision-making. Students learn to evaluate health information systems, analyze electronic health records, and apply informatics principles to real-world clinical and organizational challenges.

Course Goals:

Upon completing NR515, students will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of healthcare informatics principles and technology applications.
Evaluate the use of electronic health records (EHRs) and other health IT tools to support safe, high-quality care.
Analyze data, information, and knowledge to inform clinical decision-making.
Apply ethical, legal, and regulatory considerations when using health information systems.
Develop strategies to improve workflow, patient outcomes, and information exchange within healthcare organizations.

Course Modules and Activities:

NR515 Discussion Module 1: Collaboration Café

NR515 Discussion Module 2: Collaboration Café

NR515 Assignment Module 3: Interview With Informatics Nurse (IN) or Technology Specialist

NR515 Assignment Module 4: Electronic Health Record Analysis Presentation

NR515 Discussion Module 5: Collaboration Café

NR515 Assignment Module 6: Mobile Healthcare Technology

NR515 Discussion Module 8: Collaboration Café

Tip: Focus on how technology, EHRs, and mobile applications improve patient care, safety, and workflow efficiency. Collaboration and discussion posts are ideal for sharing practical examples from clinical experience.

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