Nursing Informatics Demystified: A Crash Course for Student Nurses

By Mary Kristine Amboy

Step into the future of healthcare with 'Nursing Informatics Demystified: A Crash Course for Student Nurses.' Prof. Amboy distills her knowledge and expertise to break down the complexities of nursing informatics into accessible, relatable content. Discover how digital technology revolutionizes patient care, from electronic health records to smart medical devices. This book is not just a crash course but a journey into the exciting integration of nursing and technology. Equip yourself for the ever-evolving healthcare landscape - start your informatics journey today!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Jul 30, 2023
• ISBN: 9781312276826

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Copyright © 2023 by Mary Kristine Q. Amboy

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ISBN: 978-1-312-27682-6

First Edition 2023

Table Of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to Nursing Informatics

     What is Nursing Informatics?

     Importance of Nursing Informatics in Healthcare

     Evolution of Nursing Informatics

     Role of Nursing Informatics in Patient Care

     Benefits and Challenges of Nursing Informatics

Chapter 2: Fundamentals of Nursing Informatics

     Health Information Systems

     Electronic Health Records (EHRs)

     Nursing Terminologies and Classifications

     Data Management and Analysis in Nursing Informatics

     Privacy and Security in Nursing Informatics

Chapter 3: Applications of Nursing Informatics

     Clinical Decision Support Systems

     Telehealth and Telemedicine

     Nursing Informatics in Patient Education

     Nursing Informatics in Research and Evidence-Based Practice

     Nursing Informatics and Quality Improvement

Chapter 4: Integrating Nursing Informatics into Nursing Practice

     Transitioning to Electronic Documentation

     Workflow Optimization with Nursing Informatics

     Enhancing Nursing Communication and Collaboration through Technology

     Utilizing Mobile Health Applications in Nursing Practice

     Implementing Nursing Informatics in Different Healthcare Settings

Chapter 5: Ethical and Legal Considerations in Nursing Informatics

     Ethical Issues in Nursing Informatics

     Legal Frameworks and Regulations for Nursing Informatics

     Confidentiality and Privacy of Patient Information

     Professional Standards and Guidelines for Nursing Informatics

     Addressing Ethical and Legal Challenges in Nursing Informatics

Chapter 6: Future Trends and Innovations in Nursing Informatics

     Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Nursing Informatics

     Big Data Analytics in Nursing Informatics

     Internet of Things (IoT) in Healthcare

     Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in Nursing Education

     Advancements in Nursing Informatics Research and Practice

Chapter 7: Preparing for a Career in Nursing Informatics

     Educational Pathways and Certification in Nursing Informatics

     Skills and Competencies for Nursing Informatics Professionals

     Networking and Professional Organizations in Nursing Informatics

     Job Opportunities and Career Paths in Nursing Informatics

     Continuing Education and Professional Development in Nursing Informatics

Conclusion: Embracing the Power of Nursing Informatics

     Recap of Key Concepts and Takeaways

     The Future of Nursing Informatics

     Importance of Continuous Learning in Nursing Informatics

     Inspiring Student Nurses to Pursue a Career in Nursing Informatics

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Chapter 1: Introduction to Nursing Informatics

What is Nursing Informatics?

In today's fast-paced healthcare environment, the integration of technology has become essential to improve patient care, enhance efficiency, and streamline workflows. As a student nurse, it is important to understand the role of nursing informatics and how it impacts the nursing profession. This subchapter aims to provide a crash course on nursing informatics, helping student nurses, nursing students, nursing informatics students, and undergraduate student nurses comprehend this growing field.

Nursing informatics can be defined as the integration of nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage and communicate data, information, and knowledge in nursing practice. It involves the application of technology to support and enhance nursing care, education, research, and administration. Nursing informatics professionals play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between technology and healthcare, ensuring that nurses have access to accurate, timely, and relevant information to make informed decisions and provide quality care.

One of the primary goals of nursing informatics is to improve patient outcomes by optimizing healthcare technology systems. This includes electronic health records (EHRs), computerized provider order entry (CPOE) systems, clinical decision support systems (CDSS), telehealth, and mobile health applications. Understanding how these systems function and their impact on nursing practice is crucial for student nurses.

Moreover, nursing informatics encompasses the management of data and information to support evidence-based practice and research. This involves the collection, analysis, and interpretation of healthcare data to identify trends, patterns, and outcomes. Student nurses need to be familiar with data management principles, including data collection, storage, and security, as well as data analysis techniques and informatics tools.

Additionally, nursing informatics plays a vital role in nursing education and lifelong learning. It offers opportunities for interactive learning through virtual simulations, electronic resources, and online learning platforms. Student nurses can benefit from understanding how technology can enhance their educational experience and prepare them for the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

In conclusion, nursing informatics is a multidisciplinary field that merges nursing science and technology to improve patient care, education, research, and administration. As a student nurse, developing a foundational understanding of nursing informatics is essential to adapt to the evolving healthcare environment and leverage technology to provide safe, efficient, and evidence-based care. This crash course on nursing informatics will equip student nurses, nursing students, nursing informatics students, and undergraduate