NRSG10147 - Nursing Informatics (IEN)-NTI
Course Description
In this course, nursing students will be provided with opportunities to develop and demonstrate the College of Nurses of Ontario RN Entry-to Practice competencies as it relates to information communication technologies (ICTs). The students will be provided opportunities to explore the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for information and health literacies to strengthen their competence in nursing informatics. Students examine applications of ICTs in professional nursing practice at points of care, nursing administration, nursing education, research and within an interdisciplinary setting. Students develop an understanding of the professional judgment and accountability required by nurses to maintain public trust when using social media and ICTs. Students analyze the implications of technology on the quality and safety of client care. Through active learning, students determine the appropriate knowledge sources for evidence-informed nursing practice and the establishment of professional boundaries. The passing grade for this course is 65%.
This course has been funded through the Ontario government's Nursing Program Transformation in Ontario's Colleges initiative. Note that the tuition award and supplies subsidy are only available for course sections that start before April 1, 2025. Visit the Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN) Competency Upgrade Pathway page to learn more about the initiative.
Applicants who meet the admission requirements may submit an application form by visiting the IEN Application page.