Nursing Informatics Training and Education from Coursera

In this fourth of our five courses, I will go deeper into the training and education leadership skills that are helpful for nursing informatics leaders. I will also guide you through the process of preparing a course document or syllabus for the nursing informatics specialty both in academic settings and in practice or industry.

Following are the course objectives:

1. Describe relevant nursing informatics course development in clinical and academic settings to understand similarities and differences in informatics teaching and education across settings.

2. Describe informatics education and training needs for diverse participants with various experience levels to enable development of appropriate training and education materials.

3. Develop a prototype course syllabus and introductory recorded message to apply learning in a simulated setting.

4. Describe the benefits of formal and informal mentoring for nursing informaticians to advance career opportunities and support the nursing informatics specialty.

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Syllabus

The Who What When Were and Why of Nursing Informatics Training and Education

Leadership Cultures and Skills for Training and Educating Others

Choosing resources for training and educating others

Course Development

Best Practices for Mentors and Coaches

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Strengthens an existing foudnation for intermediate learners

Develops professional skills or deep expertise in a particular topic or set of topics

Takes a creative approach to an otherwise established topic, field, or subject

Taught by Karen A. Monsen, PhD, RN, FAMIA, FNAP, FAAN, who are recognized for their work in Nursing Informatics

Examines Nursing Informatics, which is highly relevant to nursing

Offers hands-on labs and interacive materials

Reviews summary

Highly praised nursing informatics education

Learners say this nursing informatics course provides a great learning experience, allowing them to learn important skills in a short amount of time. It presents useful and informative material equipped with engaging assignments. The course is well suited for healthcare professionals, especially nurses.

Valuable resource for nurses looking to develop their careers.

"This course is amazing. Allows you to learn important skills in such a short time."

"Nursing Informatics Training and Education" is a course designed to equip healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively utilize information technology in healthcare settings. "

Course material contains broken links, impacting the learning experience.

"This could be a great course but there are lots of broken links in the material."

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Learners who complete Nursing Informatics Training and Education will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Nursing Informatics Educator

Nursing Informatics Educators teach and train nursing students and practicing nurses about nursing informatics. This course provides a deep dive into the leadership skills necessary for nursing informatics educators, as well as guidance on preparing course materials for nursing informatics education in both academic and practical settings. This course can help build a foundation for those who wish to become Nursing Informatics Educators. It includes all of the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in this role.

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Nursing Informatics Specialist

Nursing Informatics Specialists use their knowledge of nursing practice and information management to improve patient care. This course provides leadership and education skills that are essential for Nursing Informatics Specialists, as well as guidance on preparing course materials for nursing informatics education. This course can be instrumental in advancing one's career as a Nursing Informatics Specialist. It provides the skills needed to lead and educate others in the field.

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Clinical Nurse Educator

Clinical Nurse Educators are responsible for educating and training nurses in clinical settings. This course provides leadership and education skills that are essential for Clinical Nurse Educators, as well as guidance on preparing course materials for nursing informatics education. Clinical Nurse Educators may find this course helpful in developing their skills in leading and educating others.

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Nurse Researcher

Nurse Researchers conduct research to improve nursing practice and patient care. This course provides leadership and education skills that are essential for Nurse Researchers, as well as guidance on preparing course materials for nursing informatics education. This course may be helpful for Nurse Researchers who wish to develop their skills in leading and educating others.

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Nursing Administrator

Nursing Administrators are responsible for managing and leading nursing departments and units. This course provides leadership and education skills that are essential for Nursing Administrators, as well as guidance on preparing course materials for nursing informatics education. Nursing Administrators may find this course helpful in developing their skills in leading and educating others.

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Nurse Manager

Nurse Managers are responsible for managing and leading nursing teams. This course provides leadership and education skills that are essential for Nurse Managers, as well as guidance on preparing course materials for nursing informatics education. This course may be helpful for Nurse Managers who wish to develop their skills in leading and educating others.

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Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioners are advanced practice nurses who provide primary and specialty care to patients. This course may be helpful for Nurse Practitioners who wish to develop their skills in leading and educating others, as well as for those who wish to pursue a career in nursing informatics.

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Registered Nurse

Registered Nurses provide direct patient care and work under the supervision of a physician. This course may be helpful for Registered Nurses who wish to develop their skills in leading and educating others, as well as for those who wish to pursue a career in nursing informatics.

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Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurses provide basic nursing care under the supervision of a physician or Registered Nurse. This course may be helpful for Licensed Practical Nurses who wish to develop their skills in leading and educating others, as well as for those who wish to pursue a career in nursing informatics.

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Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistants provide basic patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. This course may be helpful for Certified Nursing Assistants who wish to develop their skills in leading and educating others, as well as for those who wish to pursue a career in nursing informatics.

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Healthcare IT Manager

Healthcare IT Managers oversee the planning, implementation, and management of information systems in healthcare settings. This course may be helpful for Healthcare IT Managers who wish to develop their skills in leading and educating others, as well as for those who wish to pursue a career in nursing informatics.

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Health Information Manager

Health Information Managers oversee the management and use of health information in healthcare settings. This course may be helpful for Health Information Managers who wish to develop their skills in leading and educating others, as well as for those who wish to pursue a career in nursing informatics.

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Medical Records Technician

Medical Records Technicians maintain and manage patient medical records. This course may be helpful for Medical Records Technicians who wish to develop their skills in leading and educating others, as well as for those who wish to pursue a career in nursing informatics.

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Healthcare Data Analyst

Healthcare Data Analysts collect, analyze, and interpret healthcare data to improve patient care and outcomes. This course may be helpful for Healthcare Data Analysts who wish to develop their skills in leading and educating others, as well as for those who wish to pursue a career in nursing informatics.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software systems. This course may be helpful for Software Engineers who wish to develop their skills in leading and educating others, as well as for those who wish to pursue a career in nursing informatics.

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