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NRSG 365 - Nursing Informatics for RNs (2)

Prerequisites: NRSG 315  
Online course available only to nurses enrolled in the RN-BSN program Fall 2012 and thereafter. All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
This course focuses on the application of informatics as it applies to healthcare and nursing practice. Theoretical, evidence-based, and practical approaches to information technology and technical languages and models relative to public and institutional healthcare policies governing data management will be explored. Emphasis is placed on ethical, confidential, and security issues related to the electronic health record. The course also addresses technology issues important to the future of nursing and healthcare. This course includes two credit hours of theory (30 clock hours) This course meets the requirements for a written communication course (see Communication Requirements  in the Academic Section of the Academic Catalog).