This elective course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills from information science and computer science to the health care field. Emphasis is on developing a basic understanding of how automation is used to manage information in health care. Topics covered include types of information systems used in health care, how to select and implement information systems, current developments in health care information systems, and issues surrounding computers in health care. In this course the focus is on the computer as a tool for helping health care providers do their work. Computer Science 110 or 210 or Microcomputer Proficiency Exam or permission of instructor.
Clinical experience is an integral part of the course.
This elective course more deeply examines the role of the nurse with clients in the school setting. This course enables nurses to work within the school organization and the community to effectively manage school health services. Selected Topics in Nursing Nursing elective courses whose purpose is to deepen or broaden the student's perspective on aspects of professional nursing practice. Each course includes an exploration of nursing roles and nursing research related to the topic represented. Normal and abnormal EKG interpretation and medical and surgical management are presented.