Essentials of Nursing Informatics

The single best resource for learning how technology can make the nursing experience rewarding and successful

With contributions from the world’s top experts, Essentials of Nursing Informatics provides the information and insights readers need to manage and process data to improve healthcare. Topics include the use of computers to nursing administration, education, and research; electronic medical records and personal health records; coding; and government, clinical, and private sector system requirements. This revised and updated edition covers the latest changes in technology, administration, policy, and their effects on healthcare informatics in the U.S., and it brings readers up to date on computer systems, information theory, continuum of care information technology systems, educational applications, and research applications.

This updated seventh edition of Essentials of Nursing Informatics covers:

Nursing Informatics TechniquesSystem StandardsSystem Life CyclesInformatics Theory Standards—Foundations of Nursing InformaticsPolicies and Quality Measurement in Health CareNursing Practice ApplicationsAdvanced Applications for the 4th Nursing IT RevolutionResearch Applications