Introduction to Nursing Informatics

Like its predecessor, this book is a primer for those new to nursing informatics. It provides a thorough introduction to basic terms and concepts, as well as an in-depth exploration of the most prevalent applications in nursing practice, education, administration, and research. Expanded and updated to reflect the remarkable technical advances achieved in health care in recent years, this new edition includes new chapters on clinical information systems and Internet usage, and offers the reader illustrative examples and valuable information resources. Topics include: ¿ Telecommunications and Informatics ¿ Nursing Aspects of Health Information Systems ¿ Clinical Practice Applications of Nursing Informatics ¿ Infrastructure Elements of the Health Informatics Environment ¿ Future Opportunities for Nurses in Health Informatics This primer guides reader who want basic information on how to select and use information systems and information management in all aspects of nursing practice, education, management, and research.