Join the Nursing Informatics listserve for UVM faculty and students in PRNU 112. Technology Literacy by Robert H. Anderson and Tora K. Bikson. Nursing Informatics Terminology Database . An introduction to the knowledge and skills necessary for the areas of informatics and information management that are an important part of effective practice and research in nursing. Nursing Informatics is the use of any information technologies by nurses in relation to the care of patients, the administration of health care facilities or the education of health care professional or consumers.
Objectives Discuss the history and current status of nursing informatics.
Discuss the distinction between data, information, and knowledge. Describe the role of information and information technology in the nursing profession. Describe the processes by which nurses use information technologies for client care. Describe the ethical and legal responsibilities of the nurse in relation to information systems. Demonstrate ability to locate knowledge based information relevant to nursing.