Healthcare and Information Technology

University of Alabama at Birmingham

CourseNUR 409

The purpose of this course is to integrate concepts of nursing informatics introduced in previous nursing coursework to enhance patient safety and quality outcomes. The focus is on the role of the nurse as caregiver, educator, collaborator, advocate, and consumer of research. The course emphasizes healthcare and information technologies.

Credits

2 credits

Course Code

NUR 409

Related Courses

Prerequisites, corequisites, and courses that build on this one

Prerequisites

Complete these courses before enrolling

NUR 310
Concepts of Professional Nursing
3 credits
NUR 313L
Concepts of Professional Nursing Practicum
2 credits
NUR 311L
Nursing Skills Development
2 credits
NUR 312L
Health Assessment Across the Lifespan
2 credits
NUR 315
Population Focused Health Care
2 credits

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this course

Integrate nursing informatics to enhance patient safety and quality outcomes
Apply healthcare and information technologies in nursing practice