Learn/NMCN/Syllabus/Introduction to Nursing InformaticsStudy this subject in LearnPractice opens in your NMCN workspace after you sign in. Questions and lecture notes stay there.Practice this subjectOpen lecture notesOfficial rules, eligibility, and dates stay on the NMCN guide.subject outlineComputer basicsDefinition of computerClassification of computer: function, purpose, size, and ageHardware, software and filesComputer Hardware: Input, Output and Processing devicesComputer software: System, Application, Utility and Translation programsProcessor: Central processing Unit, Control Unit, ALUMain Memory and Secondary or auxiliary storageComputer Files: File Organization (Logical, Physical, Master, Reference)File arrangement: Random access, Sequential, Index sequentialProcessing: Batch, Online, Real time and Multi-processingData, security and networksData Collection and Control: creation, transmission, processingPower point and excel as software for data collectionData Security: Virus and AntivirusComputer Networking: Types of network, TopologyInternet and EmailICT in health careICT in Health Care: Electronic/Digital devices (Diagnostic, Monitoring, Treatment)Introduction to TelemedicineInformation searchEffect of ICT on quality nursing careMicrosoft Office package: Word, Power point, ExcelNursing informatics foundationsDefinition of nursing informaticsHistorical development of nursing informaticsNursing informatics competenciesData, information and knowledgeData, information, knowledge and wisdom continuumNursing aspects of health information systemsSystems, tools and terminologiesElectronic health records and nursing documentationStandardised nursing terminologiesInformatics tools in clinical practiceEthics, privacy and practiceEthics and bioethics in informaticsPrivacy, security and confidentiality in e-healthInformatics in nursing administrationInformatics in nursing researchInformatics in nursing educationQuality improvement and patient safety informatics
