A welcome introduction to the Masters of Nursing Informatics program and your first course NUR590 Nursing Informatics I , I am Dr. Herrera . Give a summary of the course objectives and overview of the course. Include encouragement that they have made a great choice of choosing this track and profession. Discuss a few emerging trends in in the field of nurisng informatics and the carrer path for nursing informtics specialists. The syllabus : NUR 590 Syllabus Nursing Informatics III, 3 Units Syllabus Spring 2025 Meeting: ONLINE Location: ONLINE Faculty: TBD Office hours: Varies & By Appt. Course Description: Students develop knowledge and skills in the concepts, theories, models, and frameworks that support informatics in practice. Topics include communication, nursing science, information science, computer science, group dynamics, adult learning theory, and systems thinking. Ethical and social issues related to consumer health and privacy will be emphasized. Number of Units: 3 Placement in the Curriculum: TBD Prerequisites: Successful Completion of MSN Core Courses Required Textbooks: McGonigle, D. & Mastrian, K. G. (2022). Nursing Informatics and the Foundation of Knowledge (5th ed.).Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning. American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. American Nurses Association (2015) Nursing Informatics: Scope and Standards of Practice, (2nd ed.). Silver Spring, MD: Nursesbooks.org. ISBN# 9781558105799-3rd Edition is currently in production. Suggested Resources for Further Study American Nursing Informatics Association: https://www.ania.org Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)’s What Is Nursing Informatics: https://www.himss.org/resources/what-nursing-informatics American Medical Informatics Association: https://www.amia.org/ Online Journal of Nursing Informatics: Online Journal of Nursing Informatics (OJNI) | HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) Course Objectives (CO): By completion of the course, students will utilize a Biblical worldview and a nursing theoretical perspective such as the Humanbecoming School of Thought and be able to: Describe the language and role of nursing informatics. Examine the ways nursing science, information science, and computer science is used in nursing informatics. Analyze moral, ethical, and biblical principles within nursing informatics. Explore the components of group dynamics and adult learning within the systems framework. MSN Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) Didactic and practice experiences are provided so the student can demonstrate integration of advanced nursing knowledge. Consistent with AACN recommendations, CBU’s student outcomes, and the School of Nursing’s mission, upon completion of the Master of Science in Nursing Program, the graduate will be able to: Analyze theory-guided practice grounded in a biblical worldview. Evaluate the effectiveness of clinical prevention interventions that affect individual and population- health outcomes. Integrate evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes. Use information technology to interpret data and to optimize patient outcomes, communication, and coordination of care. Demonstrate professional, competent, and responsible master’s level nursing. Display effective leadership to reduce health disparities across the continuum of care. University Student Outcomes (USO) Demonstrate spiritual literacy, including Biblical Christian faith and practice, Baptist perspectives, and the Christian’s role in fulfilling the Great Commission. Respect diverse religious, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic experiences and perspectives. Use critical thinking skills to demonstrate literacy, listening, speaking, writing, reading, viewing, and visual presentation. Demonstrate competency in mathematical, scientific, and technological skills. Transfer academic studies to a profession and the workplace. Implement a personal and social ethic that results in informed participation in multiple levels of the community. Domains for Advanced Level Nursing Education. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (2021): I: Knowledge for Nursing Practice II: Person-Centered Care III: Population Health IV: Scholarship for the Nursing Discipline V: Quality and Safety VI: Interprofessional Partnerships VII: Systems-Based Practice VIII: Informatics and Healthcare Technologies IX: Professionalism X: Personal, Professional, and Leadership Development The following table links the Domains, USO’s, and Course Objectives to the University and Student Learning Outcomes: USO 1 2 3 4 5 6 SLO 1 2 3 4 5 6 AACN Domains for 1,4 2, 3, 4, 5 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 5, 6, 7, 8 2, 6, 9, 10 3, 7, 9, 10 Advanced Level 8 Nursing Education CO 1 X X X CO 2 X X X CO 3 X X CO 4 X X CO 5 X X Course Schedule NUR590 – Nursing Informatics 3 Module Week Topic(s) Reading & Study Assignments Due Sundays Points 0 Week 1 Syllabus Review & Expectations Review Blackboard: [Review Syllabus & Course Schedule] Discussion Board 0: Intro/Icebreaker 0 1 Week 2 Overview of the Language and role of nursing informatics, and the foundation of knowledge. Read: McGonigle & Mastrian: Ch. 3, Ch. 6, Ch. 7 Zoom 1 Discussion Board 1 40 2 Week 3 Information Management, DIKW (Data, Information, Knowledge, Wisdom). Examine ways nursing science and computer science are used in nursing informatics. Read: McGonigle & Mastrian: Ch.6 ANA: p. 6, p. 30-31, p.133 Discussion Board 2 40 3 Week 4 DIKW (continued) Transition and acceptance into the Organization Read: McGonigle & Mastrian: Ch.6 ANA: p.6, pp. 30-31, p. 133 Begin working on Concept and Role Transition Canva Assignment: Educating the organization and stakeholders. 0 Week 5 Transition and acceptance into the Organization (continued) Policies and Regulations supporting Informatics. Safety and Quality Outcomes Read: McGonigle & Mastrian: Ch. 3, 6, 7, 8, 15 Canva Assignment Due 100 4 Week 6 The future of nursing informatics Read: McGonigle & Mastrian Ch.25, 26 Review readings and prior assignments in preparation for Ethics Paper. 0 5 Week 7 Ethics in Informatics: Analyze moral, ethical, and biblical principles within nursing informatics Read: McGonigle & Mastrian: Ch.5 ANA NI Scope of Practice Begin working on Ethics in Informatics Paper Zoom 2 0 25 Week 8 Ethics in Informatics (continued) Read: McGonigle & Mastrian: Ch.5 ANA NI Scope of Practice Ethics Paper Due 100 6 Week 9 Technologies supporting applied Practice and Optimal Patient Outcomes Read: McGonigle & Mastrian Ch. 6, 10, 19 Discussion Board 3 40 7 Week 10 Nurse Leader and the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Read: McGonigle & Mastrian Ch. 9 Discussion Board 4 40 8 Week 11 Group Project: Exploring Components of Group Dynamics. Read: McGonigle & Mastrian Ch. 8, 15 Begin Group project 0 Week 12 Group Project (continued) Review All Readings above Continue Group Project Collaboration Week 13 Group Project (continued) Review All Readings Above Group Project Due Discussion Board 5 100 40 Week 14 N/A N/A Total 500 Explanation of Course Assignments / Learning Activities: Concept and Role Transition Prezi (CLO 1 - SLO 1,2,5): Students will create a visually engaging Prezi presentation that explores the concept of role transition within nursing. (See Blackboard for Specific Instructions) Ethics in Informatics Paper (CLO 2 - SLO 4,5,6): Students will analyze ethical principles and challenges in nursing informatics, focusing on data privacy, security, and the ethical use of healthcare technology. (See Blackboard for Specific Instructions) Group Project (CLO 3 - SLO 3,5): Topic of Choice, designed to educate, interactive project. (PPT, Podcast, VoiceThread, etc.) Students will develop a project focusing on education and collaboration. Aspects of interactivity will be included. (See Blackboard for Specific Instructions) Discussion Board Posts X5 (CLO 4 - SLO 1, 2, 5): Students will complete discussion board posts and reply to course mates 5 times throughout the course. (See Blackboard for Specific Instructions) Zoom Meeting X2 (CLO 5 - SLO 1, 3): Students will login via zoom and connect with faculty related to course content. (See Blackboard for Specific Instructions) COURSE POLICIES Refer to the Nursing Student Handbook for policies on Professional Behavior and Classroom and Online Etiquette. Grading Scale A = 470-500 (94-100%) C- = 350-374 (70-74.9%) A- = 450-469 (90-93.9%) D+ = 330-349 (66-69.9%) B+ = 435-449 (87-89.9%) D = 310-329 (62-65.9%) B = 420-434 (84-86.9%) D- = 300-309 (60-61.9%) B- = 400-419 (80-83.9%) F = <300 (below 60%) C+ = 387-399 (77.4-79.9%) C = 375-386 (75-77.3%) MSN Grading Policies: Refer to Policy 3.2 in the MSN/Post Master’s Student Handbook https://calbaptist.box.com/s/gua0iyh5qbjw3eoj9e4tqo8whnlxwvlw Academic Integrity / Honor Code: Refer to Policy 3.4 in the MSN/Post Master’s Student Handbook https://calbaptist.box.com/s/pskuctholr7b2aresfz161r0ppszcx1h Student Professional Behavior: Refer to Policy 4.1 MSN Post Master’s Student Handbook https://calbaptist.box.com/s/tti4my6ps8powg7cee1e297i7oiwdltc Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Students who have a documented disability and wish to arrange the appropriate accommodation must contact the Coordinator of Disability Services at DSS@calbaptist.edu Title IX Policy For information on CBU’s Title IX policy, procedures, and resources, please refer to the Title IX page via the CBU website at https://calbaptist.edu/about/title-ix/. University Student Handbook For the CBU University Student Handbook, go to www.calbaptist.edu, click Student Services, and scroll to the Student Handbook Link. Item Course CalendarCourse Calendar item options See weekly topic assignments and readings below. Attend Blackboard, ready to participate. Topic Outline / Calendar (subject to change at discretion of the faculty) Module Week Topic(s) Reading & Study Assignments Due Sundays Points 0 Week 1 Syllabus Review & Expectations Review Blackboard: [Review Syllabus & Course Schedule] Discussion Board 0: Intro/Icebreaker 0 1 Week 2 Overview of the Language and role of nursing informatics, and the foundation of knowledge. Read: McGonigle & Mastrian: Ch. 3, Ch. 6, Ch. 7 Zoom 1 Discussion Board 1 40 2 Week 3 Information Management, DIKW (Data, Information, Knowledge, Wisdom). Examine ways nursing science and computer science are used in nursing informatics. Read: McGonigle & Mastrian: Ch.6 ANA: p. 6, p. 30-31, p.133 Discussion Board 2 40 3 Week 4 DIKW (continued) Transition and acceptance into the Organization Read: McGonigle & Mastrian: Ch.6 ANA: p.6, pp. 30-31, p. 133 Begin working on Concept and Role Transition Canva Assignment: Educating the organization and stakeholders. 0 Week 5 Transition and acceptance into the Organization (continued) Policies and Regulations supporting Informatics. Safety and Quality Outcomes Read: McGonigle & Mastrian: Ch. 3, 6, 7, 8, 15 Canva Assignment Due 100 4 Week 6 The future of nursing informatics Read: McGonigle & Mastrian Ch.25, 26 Review readings and prior assignments in preparation for Ethics Paper. 0 5 Week 7 Ethics in Informatics: Analyze moral, ethical, and biblical principles within nursing informatics Read: McGonigle & Mastrian: Ch.5 ANA NI Scope of Practice Begin working on Ethics in Informatics Paper Zoom 2 0 25 Week 8 Ethics in Informatics (continued) Read: McGonigle & Mastrian: Ch.5 ANA NI Scope of Practice Ethics Paper Due 100 6 Week 9 Technologies supporting applied Practice and Optimal Patient Outcomes Read: McGonigle & Mastrian Ch. 6, 10, 19 Discussion Board 3 40 7 Week 10 Nurse Leader and the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Read: McGonigle & Mastrian Ch. 9 Discussion Board 4 40 8 Week 11 Group Project: Exploring Components of Group Dynamics. Read: McGonigle & Mastrian Ch. 8, 15 Begin Group project 0 Week 12 Group Project (continued) Review All Readings above Continue Group Project Collaboration Discussion Board 5 40 Week 13 Group Project (continued) Review All Readings Above Group Project Due 100 Week 14 N/A N/A Total