Essentials of Nursing Informatics, 5th Edition - Softcover

Saba, Virginia K.; Mccormick, Kathleen Ann

 
9780071743716: Essentials of Nursing Informatics, 5th Edition
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0071743715 ISBN 13: 9780071743716
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical, 2011

Synopsis

The classic text on how nurses can use technology to improve patient care -- and every aspect of their job performance, education, and career

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, Essential of Nursing Informatics 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.

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.

Completely revised and updated with the latest information on specialized softwares and contributions, the fifth edition of Essentials of Nursing Informatics covers:

  • Computer systems
  • Information theory
  • Current issues in informatics
  • Continuum of care information technology systems
  • Educational applications
  • Research applications
  • International perspectives (including Europe, Canada, Pacific Rim, Asia, South America, and South Africa)
  • The future of informatics

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About the Author

Virginia K. Saba, EdD, RN, FAAN, FACMI
CEO and President
SabaCare, Inc.
Arlington, VA
Distinguished Scholar, Adjunct
Georgetown University
Washington, DC
Professor, Adjunct
Uniformed Services University
Bethesda, MD

Kathleen A. McCormick, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACMI, FHIMSS
Senior Principal Scientist/Vice President
SAIC-Frederick
Rockville, MD

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Publisher
McGraw-Hill Medical
Publication date
2011
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0071743715
ISBN 13 
9780071743716
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
5
Number of pages
844