Course Title : Nursing Informatics
(Adopted and modified from ADPCN Sample OBE-BSN Course Syllabus)
Course No. : NCM 110
Course Description : This course deals with concepts, principles, theories and techniques on nursing informatics in clinical practice, education
and research. The learners are expected to use the system of informatics to support the delivery of health care in the
atmosphere of love and peace
Course Credit : Theory: 2 units (36 hours); Lab – 1 unit (54 hours)
Placement : Second Year, Second Semester
Prerequisite : None
Program Outcomes :
1. Apply knowledge of the physical, social, natural and health sciences, and humanities in the practice of nursing.
2. Apply guidelines and principles of evidence-based practice in the delivery of care.
3. Communicate effectively in speaking, writing, and presenting using culturally appropriate language.
4. Work effectively and develop love and peace in collaboration with inter-, intra- and multidisciplinary and multicultural
teams.
5. Practice beginning management and leadership skills in the delivery of client care using a systems approach.
6. Engage in lifelong learning with a passion to keep current with national and global developments in general, and nursing
and health developments in particular.
7. Demonstrate responsible citizenship and pride of being a Filipino embracing love and peace.
8. Apply techno-intelligent care systems and processes in health care delivery.
9. Adopt the universal values of love and peace as well as nursing core values in the practice of the profession.
Level Outcome : At the end of the second year, given a normal and high risk mother and new born, child, family, population group and
community in any health care setting, the learners demonstrate safe, appropriate, and holistic care utilizing universal
principles of love and peace and the nursing process.
Course Outcomes :
1. Apply knowledge of physical, social, natural and health sciences, and humanities in nursing informatics.
2. Provide safe and appropriate and holistic care of clients applying the nursing informatics system in the nursing process
as the framework of care.
3. Apply guidelines and principles of evidence-based nursing practice utilizing information technology.
4. Practice nursing in accordance with existing llegal, ethical, and moral principles in the application of information
technology.
5. Communicate effectively in speaking, writing, and presenting using culturally appropriate information system.
6. Document client care accurately and comprehensively with the aid of information technology system.
7. Work effectively and develop love and peace in collaboration with the inter-, intra-, and multidisciplinary and multicultural
teams in nursing informatics..
8. Practice beginning management and leadership skills using systems approach in the delivery of care.
9. Conduct research with an experienced researcher utilizing appropriate informatics system application.
10.Engage in lifelong learning with a passion to keep current with national and global development in nursing informatics
and technology.
11.Demonstrate love and peace, responsible citizenship and pride as a Filipino nurse in the use of information technology.
12.Apply techno-intelligent care systems and processes in health care delivery.
13.Adopt the universal values of love and peace and the nursing core values in the application of Technology System in
nursing practice.
14.Apply entrepreneurial skills in the use of information technology in the delivery of nursing care.
Course Matrix
Learning Strategies
Learning Outcomes Content Classroom Time RLE Time Assessment
Allotment (Laboratory) Allotment
Integrate relevant Concepts, Principles and Theories in Lecture 6 hours Hardware 6 hours Paper and
principles of social, Nursing Informatics Discussion Identification Pencil Test
physical, natural and A. Informatics Theory
health sciences and 1. Theory Video Performance
humanities in nursing 2. Models Presentation Checklist
informatics 3. Framework
B. Computer System Demonstration Reflection
1. Computer Hardware Journal
2. Computer Software System
3. Open Source and Free
Software
4. Data Assessment
5. Personal, Professional and
Educational Informatics
Utilize nursing Information Technology System Interactive 6 hours e-lab: 12 hours Paper and
informatics applications Applicable in Nursing Practice Discussion Simulation of Pencil Test
in the nursing process A. Hospital/ Critical Care Informatics
to: Applications Demonstration in Health Performance
B. Community Health Applications Care Checklist
Assess with the client C. Ambulatory Care Systems Video
(individual, family, D. Emergency Preparedness and Presentations Reflection
population, group, Response Journal
and/or community), E. Administrative Assistive Devices Experiential
one’s health and Workplace Technologies Sharing
status/competence. F. Telehealth
Formulate with the client
a plan of care to
address the health
condition, needs,
problems and issues
based on priorities.
Implement safe and
quality interventions with
the client to address the
health needs, problems
and issues.
Provide health
education using
selected planning
models to targeted
clientele (individuals,
family, population group
or community).
Evaluate with the client
the health
status/competence
and/or process/
expected outcomes of a
nurse – client working
relationship.
Institute appropriate
corrective actions to
prevent or minimize
harm arising from
adverse effects.
Ensure completeness,
integrity, safety,
accessibility and
security of client data
using information
technology system.
Adhere to protocols and
principles of
confidentiality in
safekeeping and
releasing of information
about the client.
Provide evidence-based Informatics Applications in Evidence- Lecture 3 hours Paper and
nursing care using based Nursing Practice Discussion Pencil Test
nursing informatics and A. Computer Generated Nursing
technology system. Care Plans Crafting Product
B. Critical Pathways Electronic Assessment
C. Clinical Guidelines NCs
D. E-journals Reflection
Journal
Adhere to ethico-legal Policies, Guidelines and Laws in Nursing Interactive 3 hours Paper and
considerations when Informatics Discussion Pencil Test
using information A. Intellectual Property Law
technology in providing B. Copyright Law Video Product
safe, quality, and C. Privacy of Personal and Public Presentations Assessment
professional nursing Domains
care. D. Netiquette Rules and Guidelines Experiential Reflection
Sharing Journal
Adhere to established
norms of conduct based Case
on the Philippine Presentation
Nursing Law and other
legal regulatory, and
institutional
requirements relevant to
sfae nursing practice.
Protect client’s rights
based on the Patient’s
Bill of Rights and
Obligation.
Implement strategies/
policies related to
informed consent as it
applies in multiple
contexts.
Exemplify love for
country in the service of
the Filipinos.
Customize nursing
interventions with the
use of information
technology based on
Philippine culture and
values.
Manifest love, peace,
integrity and honesty in
the application of
information technology
system in nursing
practice.
Project the positive
professional image of a
Filipino nurse embracing
love and peace.
Ensure a working Nursing Information System Interactive 3 hours e-lab: 12 hours Paper and
relationship with A. Internet Applications Discussion Simulation of Pencil Test
individual and family Personal Digital Internet
based on trust, respect, Assistant (PDA) and Demonstration Applications Performance
and share decision Wireless Devices Use Checklist
making using Emails, Bookmarks Video
appropriate electronic Wireless Phones Presentations Reflection
information system and Two-way Video Journal
technology. Teleconferencing Experiential
Face Time Sharing Portfolio
Text Messaging Assessment
Twitter, Google, Internet, Online
Facebook Postings and
B. Web 2.0. blogs, wikis Blogs
Collaborate using love Nursing Information System Team Interactive 3 hours Paper and
and peace with other A. Health Care Team Discussion Pencil Test
members of the health B. IT Team
team and IT support C. Listserv and Newsgroups Demonstration Reflection
group in the Journal
implementation of Leadership Role of the Nurse in the Video
programs and services. Management of Nursing Information Presentations
System
Apply the management Experiential
and leadership Sharing
principles in nursing
informatics.
Participate in the Computer Applications that Support Interactive 3 hours e-lab: 12 hours Paper and
conduct of research Nursing Research Discussion Simulation of Pencil Test
utilizing appropriate A. Literature Searches Online Data
information system 1. Reliable Search Engines Demonstration Collection Performance
application with the and Databases Tool and Checklist
research team. B. Data Collection and Statistical Video Analysis
Tools Presentations Creation and Reflection
1. On-line Questionnaires Use Journal
2. Digital Polls Experiential
3. Survey Monkey Sharing Portfolio
4. Data Processing and Assessment
Database Applications:
Spreadsheets
SPSS
SAS
NVIVO
Implement system of Application of Health Informatics Interactive 3 hours e-lab: 12 hours Paper and
informatics to support A. Clinical Practice Discussion Simulation of Pencil Test
the delivery of nursing 1. Electronic Health Record Webinar and
care. (EHR) Demonstration E-learning Performance
2. Telemedicine Checklist
3. E-Health Video
B. Administration Presentations Reflection
1. Clinical and Administrative Journal
Health Information System Experiential
C. Education Sharing Portfolio
1. E-Learning Assessment
2. Teleconferencing
3. Webinar
Assume responsibility Competency Development in the Use of Interactive 3 hours Paper and
for lifelong learning, own Nursing Informatics and Technology Discussion Pencil Test
personal development A. Training and Development in e-
and maintenance of Learning and Nursing Demonstration Reflection
competence in Informatics Journal
information technology. Video
Presentations
Demonstrate continues
competence and Experiential
professional growth. Sharing
Identify entrepreneurial Nursing Informatics and the Nurse Interactive 3 hours Paper and
opportunities in the use Entrepreneur Discussion Pencil Test
of information system A. Qualifications of a Nurse
and technology in Informatics Demonstration Reflection
nursing practice. B. Roles/Competencies Journal
C. Career Opportunities Video
Presentations
Experiential
Sharing
Learning Environment : Classroom and Computer Laboratory
Resources : Print, non-print materials, electronic materials, equipment and supplies, case studies/scenarios
Course Requirements : Written Tests, Performance Assessment, Reflection Journal, Portfolio Assessment
Grading System : Pencil – Paper Test 40%
Reflection Journal 20%
Product Assessment 20%
Portfolio Assessment 20%
References :
Ammenwerth, E. and Rigby, M. (2016). Evidence-Based Health Informatics: Promoting Safety and Efficiency Through
Scientific Methods and Ethical Policy. IOS Press.
Hannah, K., et al., (2013). Introduction to Nursing Informatics. Springer Science & Business Media.
Hovenga, E. and Kidd, M. (2010). Health Informatics: An Overview. IOS Press.
McGonigle, D. and Mastrian, K. (2015). Nursing Informatics and the Foundation of Knowledge, 3rd Edition. Jones & Bartlett
Publishers.
Murphy, J., et al. (2017). Forecasting Informatics Competencies for Nurses in the Future of Connected Health. IOS Press.
Saba, V. and McCormick, K. (2015). Essentials of Nursing Informatics, 6th Edition. McGraw Hill Professional.
