Essentials of Computers for Nurses

Essentials of Computers for Nurses
Author: Virginia K. Saba
Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Appleton & Lange
Total Pages: 578
Release: 2001
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

The best selling nurses' guide to understanding and using computers in the workplace--now revised and completely up-to-date. New edition discusses the increasing use of specialized software within nursing curriculums. Examines use of the Internet as a powerful research tool; the way computers are changing the practice of nursing and the NCLEX; telemedicine; and more.

Essentials of Nursing Informatics

Essentials of Nursing Informatics
Author: Virginia K. Saba
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Total Pages: 740
Release: 2006
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

Learn how computers and technology affect the nurse’s role in caring for the patient. Now fully updated and enhanced, the fourth edition includes new coverage of PDAs, the impact of HIPAA guidelines, patient safety issues, privacy issues, optimal use of decision support tools, and much more

Essentials of Computers for Nurses

Essentials of Computers for Nurses
Author: V. K. Saba
Publisher:
Total Pages: 480
Release: 1995
Genre:
ISBN: 9780071128384

As computers continue to become more common in the health-care industry, computer literacy has become an integral part of the nursing profession. Selected Book of the Year by the American Journal of Nursing in its first edition, this book provides an introduction to computer technology for nurses. The first half of the book covers microcomputer hardware, on-line networks, microcomputer software and database coding schemes. The second half of the book reviews nursing administration, practice, research and education and has been expanded to include home-health and intensive-care applications. Each chapter begins with a set of objectives and concludes with a summary section of related issues, suggestions for hands-on experiences and study questions.

Essentials of Nursing Informatics, 5th Edition

Essentials of Nursing Informatics, 5th Edition
Author: Virginia Saba
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 846
Release: 2011-07-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0071743715

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

Essentials of Nursing Informatics, 7th Edition

Essentials of Nursing Informatics, 7th Edition
Author: Virginia K. Saba
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 929
Release: 2021-03-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 126045679X

The single best resource for learning how technology can make the nursing experience as rewarding and successful as possible Doody's Core Titles for 2021! Essentials of Nursing Informatics provides the information and insights readers need to manage and process data to improve the quality and outcomes of healthcare. Topics include the use of computers in nursing administration, practice, education, and research; computer systems and information theory; electronic medical records, continuum of care information technology systems, and personal health records; coding; and government, clinical, and private sector system requirements. This revised and updated edition covers the latest changes in technology, administration, policy, and their effects on healthcare informatics in the U.S., with contributing international authors from Canada, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. The seventh edition includes section summaries, and each chapter includes sample test questions and answers. This updated seventh edition covers: Nursing Informatics Technologies Nursing Practice Applications System Standards Advanced Applications for the 4th Nursing IT Revolution System Life Cycle Educational Applications Informatics Theory Standards Research Applications Policies and Quality Measures in Healthcare

Computers in Nursing

Computers in Nursing
Author: Linda Q. Thede
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780781715577

Nurses and computers are increasingly becoming partners in health care. This comprehensive introduction to computers provides a foundation in computer basics and applications to nursing education and practice. It seeks to prepare students to use computers in their careers as learners and provide concepts that the future nurse will use in clinical practice.

Essentials of Nursing Informatics, 6th Edition

Essentials of Nursing Informatics, 6th Edition
Author: Virginia K. Saba
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 920
Release: 2015-02-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0071829563

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Discover how technology can improve patient care -- and enhance every aspect of a nurse’s job performance, education, and career A Doody's Core Title for 2017! Written by leaders in nursing informatics, this comprehensive up-to-date text helps you understand how informatics can enhance every aspect of the nursing profession. This edition of Essentials of Nursing Informatics is highlighted by an outstanding team of international contributors and content that reflects the very latest concepts, technologies, policies, and required skills. Numerous case studies take the book beyond theory and add real-world relevance to the material. Essentials of Nursing Informatics is logically divided into ten sections edited by leading nurse informaticists: Nursing Informatics Technologies (Jacqueline Ann Moss) System Life Cycle (Virginia K. Saba) Informatics Theory Standards/Foundations of Nursing Informatics (Virginia K. Saba) Nursing Informatics Leadership (Kathleen Smith) Advanced Nursing Informatics in Practice (Gail E. Latimer) Nursing Informatics/Complex Applications (Kathleen A. McCormick) Educational Applications (Diane J. Skiba) Research Applications (Virginia K. Saba) Big Data Initiatives (Kathleen A. McCormick) International Perspectives (Susan K. Newbold) Essentials of Nursing Informatics is the best single resource for learning how technology can make the nursing experience as rewarding and successful as possible. New Feature! The 6th Edition introduces an online faculty resource to supplement classroom teaching, offering instructors PowerPoints with concise chapter outlines, learning objectives, key words, and explanatory illustrations and tables. To request Instructor PowerPoint slides: Visit www.EssentialsofNursingInformatics.com and under the "Downloads and Resources tab," click "Request PowerPoint" to access the PowerPoint request form. Also, for the first time, a companion study guide for the 6th Edition is available separately from McGraw-Hill (Essentials of Nursing Informatics Study Guide/ISBN: 978-007-184-5892; edited by Julianne Brixey, Jack Brixey, Virginia K. Saba, and Kathleen A. McCormick), presenting teaching modules for all major chapters, with content outlines, teaching tips, class preparation ideas, review questions, answer explanations, and online PowerPoint slides to aid understanding and retention of all major concepts covered in Essentials of Nursing Informatics, 6th Edition.