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Increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of academic advising through computerization

R M Bingham1

  • 1University of South Alabama, College of Nursing, Mobile 36688, USA. NZBB2@AOL.COM

Computers in Nursing
|May 1, 1997
PubMed
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.

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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.

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  • 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.