Course Plan
Course Plan
PLACEMENT: II SEMESTER
THEORY: 2 Credits (40hours)
PRACTICAL/LAB:1 Credit(40hours)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to equip novice nursing students with knowledge and skills
necessary to deliver efficient informatics-led health care services.
COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Develop a basic understanding of computer application in patient care and nursing practice.
2. Apply the knowledge of computer and information technology in patient are and nursing
education, practice, administration and research.
3. Describe the principles of health informatics and its use in developing efficient health care.
4. Demonstrate the use of information system in health care for patient care and utilization of nursing data.
5. Demonstrate the knowledge of using Electronic Health Records (EHR) system in clinical practice.
6. Apply the knowledge of interoperability standards in clinical setting.
7. Apply the knowledge of information and communication technology in public health promotion.
8. Utilize the functionalities of Nursing Information System (NIS) system in nursing.
9. Demonstrate the skills of using data in management of health care.
10.Apply the knowledge of the principles of digital ethical and legal issues in clinical practice.
11.Utilize evidence based practices in informatics and technology for providing quality patient care.
12.Update and utilize evidence-based practices in nursing education, administration, and practice.
HEALTH / NURSING INFORMATICS AND TECHNOLOGY