Essentials of Nursing Informatics, 5th Edition

Essentials of Nursing Informatics, 5th Edition

<p><b>The classic text on how nurses can use technology to improve patient care -- and every aspect of their job performance, education, and career</p></b> <p>Written by leaders in nursing informatics, this comprehensive, up-to-date text explores the ever-growing role technology plays in the field of nursing. Offering theoretical background to help you understand how informatics serves many aspects of the profession, <i>Essential of Nursing Informatics</i> also gives you practical help in unlocking computing€s benefits -- both now and into the future. Numerous case studies and examples add real-world relevance to the material.</p> <p>An internationally recognized contributor team provides information and insights not found in any other text on essential topics such as the application of computers to nursing administration, education, and research; electronic medical records (EMRs) and personal health records (PHRs); coding; and government, clinical, and private sector system requirements.</p> <p>Completely revised and updated with the latest information on specialized softwares and contributions, the fifth edition of <i>Essentials of Nursing Informatics</i> covers:<ul> <li>Computer systems <li> Information theory <li> Current issues in informatics <li> Continuum of care information technology systems <li> Educational applications <li> Research applications <li> International perspectives (including Europe, Canada, Pacific Rim, Asia, South America, and South Africa) <li> The future of informatics</ul>