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Increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of academic advising through computerization
1University of South Alabama, College of Nursing, Mobile 36688, USA. NZBB2@AOL.COM
Computers in Nursing
|May 1, 1997
Summary
Developing a specialized academic advising software program for nursing students enhanced efficiency and record-keeping. This computer program utilized existing university databases for better student data management and statistical analysis.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Academic advising is crucial for competitive university programs, particularly in nursing.
- Effective advising requires accessible student scholastic and demographic data.
- University databases are increasingly used for student record management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development of a computer software program for nursing academic advising.
- To leverage the university's existing database for the advising software.
- To improve the effectiveness and efficiency of academic advising in a baccalaureate science of nursing program.
Main Methods:
- Collaborated closely with computer programmers to develop custom software.
- Integrated the software with the university's existing student database.
- Focused on the specific needs of the nursing academic advising office.
Main Results:
- The developed software increased the effectiveness and efficiency of the advising process.
- Improved record-keeping within the nursing advising office.
- Enabled better utilization of student data for statistical analysis.
Conclusions:
- A tailored computer software program significantly enhances academic advising for nursing students.
- Close collaboration between advisors and programmers is key to successful implementation.
- Utilizing university databases streamlines data access and improves decision-making.