NU 501 - Nursing Informatics

• Analyze current and emerging technologies to support safe practice environments, and to optimize patient safety, cost-effectiveness, and health outcomes.
• Evaluate outcome data using current communication technologies, information systems, and statistical principles to develop strategies to reduce risks and improve health outcomes.
• Promote policies that incorporate ethical principles and standards for the use of health and information technologies.
• Provide oversight and guidance in the integration of technologies to document patient care and improve patient outcomes.
• Use information and communication technologies, resources, and principles of learning to teach patients and others.
• Use current and emerging technologies in the care environment to support lifelong learning for self and others.