COURSE SYLLABUS

MAPUA COLLEGE OF HEALTH

Course Code: ________ Course Title: Living in the IT Era

Course Description:
Our healthcare system is progressively becoming technology supported; consequently, nurses all over the world are expected to develop their information and
communication technology/ICT skills; because of these integrating ICT in the nursing curriculum is essential.

“Living in the IT Era” Course is intended to educate student nurses and impart knowledge of information and communication technology in the provision of
healthcare necessary to enhance their decision-making, competencies and improve quality care practices. This is designed to equip Student Nurses through
the of ICT combined with nursing informatics, nursing education have a leverage and become exponentially more efficient. Student Nurses will learn about
safety, security, and ethical issues in using computer-related work, social media conduct; this also aims to enhance the work-life balance of nurses while
moving the nursing career towards a data-centered standard and practices, saving time and energy allowing nurses to spend more time on providing direct
patient care.

Course Credit(s): ________

Course Outcomes:
 The student will be able to Integrate relevant principles of social, physical, natural and health sciences and humanities in Living in the IT era course.
The student will be able to explain Data Assessment, Personal Professional and Educational Informatics.
 The student will be able to deliver evidence-based nursing care using nursing informatics and technology system.
 The student will be able to adapt to ethico-legal considerations when using nursing information technology in providing safe, quality and professional
nursing care.
 The student will be able to implement system of informatics to support the delivery of nursing care.

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 COURSE COVERAGE:
PRELIMS:
1.) Concepts, Principles, and Theories in Nursing & Information and Communication Technology
A. Informatics Theory
1. Theories
2. Models
3. Framework
B. Computer System
1. Computer Hardware
2. Computer Software
3. Open Source and Free Software
4.Data Assessment
5. Personal, Professional and Educational Informatics
2.) Information Technology System Applicable in Nursing Practice
A. Hospital/Critical care Application
B. Community Health Application
C. Ambulatory Care Systems
D. Emergency Preparedness and Response
E. Administrative Assistive Devices and Workplace Technologies
3.) Informatics Application in Evidence Based Nursing Practice
Utilization Review Basics – evaluation of appropriateness of care, resource allocation & demonstration of medical necessity using evidence-based
clinical criteria/guidelines.
A. Computer Generated Nursing Care Plans
B. Critical Pathways
C. Clinical Guidelines
D. E-Journals

MIDTERMS:

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 1.) Policies Guidelines and Laws in Nursing Informatics
A. Copyright Law
B. Data Privacy of Personal and Public Domains
C. Netiquette Rules and Guidelines
2.) Nursing Information System Team
A. Health Care Team
B. IT Team and Newsgroups
C. Leadership Role of the Nurse in the Management of Nursing Information System
3.) Utilization Management and Nurses Living in the IT era
A. Utilization Management Nurse Role and their responsibilities
B. The role of ICT in utilization management in healthcare settings and in the advancement of nursing

FINALS:
1.) Application of Health Information and Communication Technology
A. Clinical Practice
1. Electronic Health Record (HER)
2. Medical Coding Basics
B. Administration
1. Clinical and Administrative Health Information System
2. Medical Abstraction
C. Education
1. E-learning
2. Teleconferencing
3. Webinar
2.) Competency Development in the use of Nursing Informatics and Technology
A. Training and development in e-learning and Nursing Informatics
Medical Coding Academy – the program that focuses on helping Philippine Registered Nurses and Medical Allied Graduates to
become certified medical coders through the sponsorship and training programs.
3.) Nursing Informatics and the Entrepreneur
A. Qualification of the Nurse Informatics
B. Roles/Competencies
C. Career Opportunities
This syllabus is flexible, i.e.; the teacher may add competencies and/or change strategies when necessary.

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GRADING SYSTEM:
ASSESSMENT: FOR COURSES WITHOUT LABORATORY
Type of Assessment Weight

Quizzes 30%
Participation 20%
Projects/Assignment 20%
Term Examinations 30%
Total 100%

Final Grade = Prelim 30% + Midterm 30% + End term 40% = 100%

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Thought Papers/Reflection Papers
2. Group Presentations
3. Oral Participation
4. Quizzes
5. Term Exams
6. Integration Projects

REFERENCES:

 Books
 McGonigle, D. & Mastrian, K.G.(2018). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge ( Fourth edition). Burlington ,Massachusetts : Jones & Barlett Learning.
 Williams, P. (2016). Basic geriatric Nursing. Missouri : Elsevier.
 Smith, G. & Rylance, R. (2016). Rapid mental Health Nursing. Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons Inc.
 Roussel, L., Thomas, Ptricia L. & Harris, James L. (2016). Management and Leadership for Nurse Administrators. Seventh Edition. Sudbury, Massachusetts, Jones and Bartlett
Publishers.  Alexander, S. Frith, K.H. & Hoy, H.(2015). Applied clinical informatics for Nurses. Burlington ,Massachusetts : Jones & Barlett Learning. B. E-sources

Prepared by: Approved by:

KRISTINE ANLYN CITA P. MANAGUELOD, RN, MAN EMMILLIE JOY B. MEJIA, RN, MAN, PhD
Nursing Faculty Dean, School of Nursing

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