The development and utilization of a computerized student database.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Health Informatics

Background:

• Effective management of student data is crucial in higher education.
• Existing systems may lack comprehensive features for data encoding, maintenance, and interpretation.
• Prairie View University College of Nursing identified a need for an improved student data management system.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the development of a computerized student database at Prairie View University College of Nursing.
• To explore the potential applications and benefits of utilizing collected student data.

Main Methods:

• Development of a computerized database system tailored for student records.
• Implementation of data encoding and maintenance protocols.
• Analysis of data interpretation capabilities.

Main Results:

• A functional computerized student database was successfully developed.
• The system allows for efficient encoding, maintenance, and retrieval of student data.
• Initial exploration of data utility for academic and administrative purposes.

Conclusions:

• Computerized student databases offer a robust solution for managing educational information.
• The developed system at Prairie View University College of Nursing provides a foundation for data-driven decision-making.
• Further research can explore advanced data analytics for student success and program improvement.