Wright State University-Miami Valley
College of Nursing & Health
Summer 2013
COURSE NUMBER: NUR 7002
COURSE TITLE: Informatics in Health Care
PLACEMENT IN CURRICULUM: Graduate Level
COURSE LOCATION AND CLASS TIMES: Online
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Introduction to trends and issues of informatics in health
care with an emphasis on effective use of hardware and software in information
technology.
CREDIT HOURS: 2
COURSE FACULTY:
Marie Bashaw, DNP, RN, NEA-BC
106 University Hall
(937) 775-2599
Office hours: Wednesdays 1-3 and by appointment
Virtual Office Hours: marie.bashaw@wright.edu
COURSE :
https://pilot.wright.edu/
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Effectively interact with hardware and software computer components.
Analyze trends, issues and ethical considerations in using informatics in health
care delivery.
Use a database program to process a simple data set.
Evaluate regional and national networks and data bases.
Examine national standards for informatics.
TEACHING METHODS: Lecture, Tegrity guest speakers, group web discussion, group
presentations, and integration of reading assignments.
Textbooks:
Required:
Suggested:
McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. 2012. Nursing Informatics and the Foundation
of Knowledge. 2nd ed. Jones & Bartlett, Ma.
Scope of practice for nursing informatics. (2008). American Nurses
Association. Washington, DC: American Nurses Publishing.
http://www.nursingworld.org/practice/
EVALUATION METHODS:
Check syllabus for due dates. You must submit an electronic copy (see also instructions
for turnitin.com)
Grading Structure
A (90-100 points), B (80-89), C (70-79), D (60-69), F (< 60 points).
P.A.T.C.H. Assessment Scale v.2 (5%)
ANCC Assignment (15%)
Evaluation of WWW sites (10%)
Evaluation of App (smartphone application) (10%)
Data Base Design (25%)
Group Presentation (35%)
1. Complete P.A.T.C.H. Assessment Scale v.2 (packet) Include a cover sheet in
standard APA format. Include your personal objectives, that is, what would you
like to accomplish this semester.
2. Verbal evidence in class of having read and thoughtfully considered the learning
materials. Contributions to questions for discussion. Participation percentage is
based on the quality, not simply the amount of your input. It is not possible to earn
points for discussions you do not respond to during that calendar week.
3. ANCC Informatics Topical Outline Assignment:
Print the test content outline for the ANCC Informatics Exam – access at:
http://www.nursecredentialing.org/NurseSpecialties/Informatics.aspx
Choose one of the many topic areas, locate at least two references appropriate to
the area and briefly discuss information related to the topic. For example, if you
choose data mining, you might first provide a definition, discuss what this is, or why it
is important, what data mining does, issues, or concerns, etc. Limit your discussion
to two short paragraphs. You are expected to follow APA guidelines.
4. Evaluation of WWW sites: Choose a nursing education, research or clinical practice
topic that you are interested in learning about. Using several different search engines,
locate web sites on this topic. Using criteria found in the literature (provide the
reference), evaluate at least three of web sites. Include in this critique what your topic is
with brief rationale for your choice of topics, an explanation of the framework/criteria
used for the evaluation, a few short paragraphs or in table format that compare the sites,
ease of use, level of difficulty of information (directed at patient or health care provider),
amount of information gained, etc. along with your recommendation(s). Follow APA
format and remember to reference your paper. Limit your critique to two-three double
spaced pages, not including references. Use the following headings:
Introduction (1)
Explanation of the framework/criteria used for the evaluation: (4)
Discussion and evaluation of the websites: (4)
Summary: (1)
5. Evaluation of smart phone application. Choose a smart phone application that would be
useful as an APRN (cannot be a pharmacology program such as e picrates or
lexicomp). From a review of the literature, develop an evaluation framework and
evaluate the application. Include an explanation of the framework/criteria used for the
evaluation, a few short paragraphs or in table format that compare the sites, ease of use,
amount of information gained, etc. along with your recommendation(s). Follow APA
format and remember to reference your paper. Limit your critique to two-three double
spaced pages, not including references. Use the following headings:
Introduction: (1)
Explanation of the framework/criteria used for the evaluation: (4)
Discussion and evaluation of the application (4)
Summary: (1)
6. Database design: Identify a clinical nursing problem that can be solved by applying
knowledge gained in NUR 7002. Arrive at a computer generated solution to the identified
problem. Feel free to consult with computer experts and informaticists. Briefly discuss
the problem, your solution and how the database assisted in addressing the
issue/problem. To receive credit, you must develop a dummy table, enter data, and
submit.
For sample problems, refer to Summers, S. et al. (1990). Creative use of
microcomputer software by graduate nursing students. Computers in Nursing, 8,
198-200.
USE THE FOLLOWING HEADINGS:
Introduction: 4 points
Discussion of the Problem/Issue: 5
Discussion of the Solution Provided by the Collection of Data: 10
Sample of the Database: 6 points
The assignment must be done using either Excel or Access. No credit will be
given for only the discussion of the problem. Load both the database and the
word document in the course drop box.
All assignments must be submitted to the course drop box. Failure to submit an
assignment to the drop box results in a grade of 0. There are no redos on any
assignments. Late papers: Late papers are those not received on the due date. They
are not accepted or excepted. The only exception is an emergency, such as a family
death or severe illness. In these situations, the student must notify the faculty as soon as
possible.
7. Group Presentation: REQUIREMENTS
Select a topic from one of the presentation dates. Presentations should include
current information/research on your topic. Also include two discussion
questions. Post your PowerPoint presentation and discussion questions one
week prior on course website. Creativity is encouraged. Audiovisuals and other
presentation enhancements are encouraged.
Case study exercise. Develop a real-life application that reviews and reinforces
the major concepts of the group’s presentation.
Miscellaneous:
a.
Do not rely solely on textbooks for your references. The expectation is that
you will review the current literature on your topic. Use primary and not
secondary literature sources. Credible WWW sites are acceptable.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Information presented must not be a duplicate of another presenter or
material covered in lecture. You are expected to meet, be aware of the
content of the presentation, and organize the flow of information.
Please do not read your presentation.
Encourage class discussion. Lead the group on two discussion questions.
Remember this is a GROUP grade. Not everyone must do each part of the
presentation. One person can obtain articles, one make visual aids, another
can formulate the outline, etc. while others can formulate the PPT.
Your assignments are to be done as an individual effort. The University Guidelines for
Academic Integrity apply to all work for the class. Please refer to your student handbook
for general policy and procedures regarding student conduct. You are responsible for
knowing these policies.
FEEDBACK SCHEDULE: Most often, a student can expect a response to email within 2448 hours Monday through Friday.
PREFERRED METHOD OF DELIVERING ASSIGNMENTS: Submit documents ONLY in
Microsoft Word, excel or access. Submit work via the drop-box provided in the
assignment, not through email. Be sure to have anti-virus software installed on your
computer and update it regularly.
ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY:
Plagiarism is defined as use of intellectual material produced by another person without
acknowledging its source, for example:
•
Wholesale copying of passages without acknowledgment.
•
Paraphrasing another person's views, ideas, or opinions without proper
acknowledgment.
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The college subscribes to the anti-plagiarism software, TurnItIn. This will be used
to identify plagiarized work.
Students are expected to access PILOT at least three times a week to remain current
about course activities and announcements.
Any difficulty / questions with either Wright State email and PILOT,
immediately contact the Help Desk [helpdesk@wright.edu]
or phone 937-775-4827. or go in person to Dunbar Library
NETIQUETTE FOR ONLINE CLASS
Proper decorum will be exhibited at all times in correspondence and discussion board postings.
This means that inappropriate language, threatening, or harassing behavior is not allowed and
may result in dismissal from the course. In addition, students are also expected to use correct
grammar and spelling. For more information on good behavior in an online environment, visit
"How to Be a Good Online Learner: What is Netiquette and How to Use It"
The information contained within this document is informational only, and not intended
to be contractual in nature.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Summer 2013
(Print this chart and check tasks as you complete them.)
Date
Week 1
May 6
Week 2
May13
Week 3
May 20
Week 4
May 27
Week 5
June 3
Week 6
June 10
Topic
Overview of course
Anatomy and Physiology
of Computers, OS,
Handheld Devices;
networks; new technology
Overview of the Internet &
WWW Social Networking:
Wikis, Blogs, Mobile
Health care, virtual
environments, etc
Evaluating WWW Sites:
What Constitutes
Scholarly Work Exploring
Pilot, CoNH websites, etc
Electronic Nursing
Information Sources
Guest Lecturer:
Ximena Chrisagis,
M.S.(LIS), M.A., AHIP
Nursing Librarian
Assignment
□complete our class learning agreement in
PILOT
□ Read by May 6: McGonigle & Mastrian Chapters
1, 2, 3
□Read by May 13: McGonigle & Mastrian Chapters
4, 5
□Submit P.A.T.C.H. Assessment Scale
□Read by May 20: McGonigle & Mastrian Chapters
6, 7, 8
Relational Data Bases
Spreadsheets Software:
Microsoft Excel & Access
□ Read by May 27: McGonigle & Mastrian Chapters
22, 23
Project presentation
software, PowerPoint &
Presentation tips
□ Read by June 3: McGonigle & Mastrian Chapters
12, 13
Nursing Informatics as a
□ Read by June 10: McGonigle & Mastrian
specialty
Chapters 14, 15, 16
Guest Lecturer: Teresa
Millwater, MS, RN, WPAFB
Date
Week 7
June 17
Week 8
June 24
Week 9
July 1
Week 10
July 8
Week 11
July 15
Topic
Assignment
Nursing Informatics in
relation to the Current
□ Read by June 17:
McGonigle & Mastrian Chapters 17, 18
Health Care System
Guest Lecturer: Julie
Scott, MS, RN
□ Read by June 24:
McGonigle & Mastrian Chapters 19,
Simulation in Nursing
20, 21
Guest Lecturer:
Sherrill Smith, PhD,
□ANCC Assignment Due
RN
E Portfolio
Guest Lecturer:
Maura Boesch, DNP,
RN
Student
Presentations:
(1) TIGER Initiatives:
Applying advanced
technology to advanced
nursing practice
(2) Consumer
Empowerment/Personal
Health Record/EMRs
Student
Presentations:
(3) Disaster Planning
and Recovery
(4) Specialty
Application of
Computers and
Information
Technology:
Telemedicine
□Read by July 1:
McGonigle & Mastrian Chapters 9, 10, 11
□Evaluation of Websites Due
□ Read by July 8:
McGonigle & Mastrian Chapters 24, 25
□ Evaluation of App Due
http://www.tigersummit.com/
□ Read by July 15:
McGonigle & Mastrian Chapters 26, 27
□ Database design Due
□Read by July 22: McGonigle & Mastrian Chapters 28, 29, 30
Week 12
July 22
Ergonomics
□Complete OSHA checklist
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/