Nursing

NUR 210
Introduction to Nursing Informatics

Description: Introduction to trends and issues of informatics in nursing and health care with an emphasis on effective use of hardware and software in information technology. Laboratory experience included. 

Credits: 2 undergraduate quarter hours

Prerequisites: Admission to RN-BSN Program; NUR 209

Fees: See the Schedule of Quarterly Fees

Please check with a campus advisor when seeking courses for a degree.

Sections of this course with distance learning components:

NUR 210 section 90

Offered: Fall, 2005

Delivery method: World Wide Web. Students and instructors communicate via e-mail, phone and fax.

Contact: Carol Holdcraft, DNS, RN, carol.holdcraft@wright.edu , (937) 775-3134, (fax)937-775-4571

Frequency of On-Site Contact: No onsite contact needed

Minimum technical requirements: For RN's only. Web only course

Intel/Microsoft Windows

• Intel Pentium (or equivalent) 650mHz processor
• 256mb RAM (512 strongly recommended)
• 10gb Hard Drive
• CD-ROM (DVD-ROM recommended)
• monitor capable of 1024x768 resolution
• Windows 2000 is acceptable, but Windows XP Pro is recommended
• Internet service provider and 56 kbps modem or broadband connection

Apple Macintosh

• Power Macintosh G4 550mHz
• 256mb RAM (512 strongly recommended)
• 10gb Hard Drive
• CD-ROM (DVD-ROM recommended)
• monitor capable of 1024x768 resolution
• MacOS X 10.3
• Internet service provider and 56 kbps modem or broadband connection

You will also need internet access with a 56 kbps modem or faster connection and a compatible web browser.

Enrollment Procedures: See the Distance Learning Sign Up page.