About This Course

Study.com Nursing Informatics examines how information technology supports safe, efficient nursing practice and healthcare delivery: electronic health records (EHR), standardized terminologies (e.g., NANDA, NIC/NOC themes as introduced), clinical decision support, interoperability and health information exchange; privacy, security, HIPAA awareness, and ethical use of data; patient engagement technologies; telehealth and remote monitoring contexts; workflow, usability, and change management when adopting systems; basic data literacy and quality improvement uses of informatics for nursing-sensitive indicators. Video lessons, practice, and assessments align with upper-level undergraduate nursing informatics expectations. Credit is earned through the College Accelerator plan; courses carry ACE and NCCRS recommendations. Always confirm RN-to-BSN or program requirements and transfer with your institution.

General education & majors

Degree requirements differ by college and catalog year; always verify gen-ed rules and transfer credit with your advisor.

Common in RN-to-BSN and nursing leadership tracks; acute-care employers increasingly expect informatics literacy — confirm whether your program bundles informatics into capstone or requires a separate clinical practicum.

What You'll Learn

  • Explain how clinical information systems support documentation, communication, and care coordination.
  • Describe privacy, security, and ethical obligations when handling patient-identifiable health information.
  • Identify opportunities for clinical decision support and quality measurement using standardized data.
  • Analyze workflow and usability considerations during informatics implementations relevant to nursing.
  • Apply informatics vocabulary and frameworks to scenarios typical of nursing leadership coursework.

About Study.com

Study.com offers 220+ online college courses with ACE and NCCRS credit recommendations. College Accelerator plans include video lessons, quizzes, and proctored exams for transferable credit.

Accreditation: ACE- and NCCRS-recommended courses
Location: USA
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