Graduate students' experiences in web site development: a project assignment for nursing informatics class

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Health Informatics
• Information Technology in Healthcare

Background:

• Healthcare systems increasingly require advanced information processing and communication skills from nurses.
• The rapid integration of technology in the Korean healthcare system necessitates enhanced digital literacy among nursing professionals.
• Yonsei University College of Nursing, a pioneer in Korean nursing education, introduced one of the first nursing informatics courses in 1998.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and implement nursing informatics (NI) coursework focused on practical web development skills.
• To evaluate the impact of this NI coursework on nursing students' confidence and satisfaction levels.
• To provide a replicable model for nursing informatics education internationally.

Main Methods:

• Curriculum development centered on web development skills for nursing students.
• Implementation of the developed nursing informatics coursework.
• Assessment of student satisfaction and confidence levels post-coursework.

Main Results:

• Students gained practical web development skills through the nursing informatics course.
• The coursework positively influenced students' confidence in using information technology.
• High levels of student satisfaction were reported following the program.

Conclusions:

• The developed nursing informatics coursework effectively enhanced students' technological competencies.
• This educational approach can serve as a valuable model for other institutions seeking to integrate informatics into nursing curricula.
• Preparing nurses with essential information technology skills is crucial for adapting to modern healthcare demands.