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Data science for nurses

May 4, 2022

Learn how to apply this skill to nursing projects. Takeaways: Using data science methods and techniques has the potential to improve nurses’ insights into care delivery. A team-based…

How artificial intelligence is transforming the future of nursing

September 6, 2020

Nurses should have a basic understanding of AI so they may be informed users and contribute to their development. According to Merriam-Webster, artificial intelligence (AI) is defined as…

Advocate for data sharing that optimizes patient care and outcomes. Takeaways: Interoperability occurs when two or more systems exchange health information. Nursing is the vanguard of patient-centered care,…

Nurse documentation and the electronic health record

September 27, 2018

Use the nursing process to take advantage of EHRs’ capabilities and optimize patient care. Takeaways: If not used properly, the electronic health record (EHR) can create communication gaps. …

Nursing informatics career opportunities

February 6, 2023

Healthcare decisions depend on data, information, knowledge, and wisdom. Nursing informatics leverages these concepts to support the design, development, testing, implementation, adoption, and optimization of digital health tools,…

Nursing informatics: The EHR and beyond

March 12, 2019

Informatics nurses increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance patients’ lives. Takeaways: Informatics nurses expand their reach beyond direct patient care but still experience the rewards of helping people…