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Debra L Eardley1, Kelly A Krumwiede, Selda Secginli
1Author Affiliations: Metropolitan State University, St Paul, MN (Dr Eardley); Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN (Dr Krumwiede); Florence Nightingale Nursing Faculty, Istanbul University, Turkey (Drs Secginli, Cosansu, and Nahcivan); Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau (Dr Garner); and New Mexico State University, Las Cruces (Dr DeBlieck).
Integrating health information technology into nursing education is crucial. An online nursing informatics case study assignment improved student content mastery compared to in-class delivery, preparing nurses for modern healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Health Information Technology
- Nursing Informatics
Background:
- Healthcare quality is enhanced by health information technology adoption.
- Nursing education must integrate technology for a competent workforce.
- Nursing informatics is vital for preparing nurses for technology-driven environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a nursing informatics case study assignment for undergraduate public health nursing.
- To assess the impact of online versus in-class delivery on student learning.
- To enhance nursing students' competency in electronic health records and standardized terminology.
Main Methods:
- A case study assignment involving electronic health record charting was designed.
- The assignment was delivered to undergraduate nursing students online and in-class.
- Student content mastery was evaluated via posttest results and a satisfaction survey.
Main Results:
- Students completing the assignment online showed higher content mastery than those in class.
- Posttest results indicated superior electronic health record charting skills in the online group.
- Student satisfaction surveys provided additional data on the assignment's effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- Online delivery of nursing informatics case studies can enhance student content mastery.
- This approach effectively prepares nursing graduates for technology-intensive healthcare settings.
- The assignment aligns with recommendations for healthcare education reform.
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