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2019-2020 Graduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NUR 705 Informatics and Technology for Improving Outcomes in Advanced Nursing Practice



This course will explore the host of information technology resources that may be employed in a variety of health care settings to improve patient care and healthcare systems. The role of information systems technology in evidenced-based practice, ethical implications for patient care, the role of the advanced practice nurse as a technology leader, and the use of technology for clinical decision-making will be examined. The DNP student will acquire the skills to manage individual and aggregate level information using advanced health information technology systems to generate evidence for practice, and to monitor health outcomes in their specialized area of practice. The role of technology in planning and evaluating new programs and interventions that improve patient outcomes will be emphasized. (3 credits)