Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN FNP) Core Course Descriptions
MSN 598 Health Informatics
Save as PDF| MSN 598: Health Informatics for the Advanced Practice Nurse | |
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| Delivery Modality: | Distance |
| Semester Credits: | 3 (Didactic Only) |
| Contact Hours: | 45 (Online Didactic) |
| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour. |
| Typically Offered: | Fall |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Requisites: | None |
| Description: | This course examines a variety of informatics theories, models, and issues within complex healthcare systems. Graduate learners will examine complementary roles of master’s level-prepared nursing information technology professionals, including informaticists and quality officers. Content is directed toward assisting the student to understand system planning, analysis, implementation, and evaluation. Learners will analyze current and emerging technologies; data management; ethical legal and regulatory best-practice evidence; and bio-health informatics using decision-making support systems at the point of care. This course will emphasize the role of the Advanced Practice Nurse in clinical areas such as telehealth and mobile health. |