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NURS 617 - Project Management, Systems Analysis and Design for Quality Patient Outcomes (3 Credits)

Pre- or Corequisite: NURS 615  
This course provides a systematic application of the use of information science and technology to support patient care and provide leadership within healthcare systems and/or academic settings. Emphasis is on the use of information systems/technology to evaluate programs of care, outcomes of care, and care systems to inform quality improvement, financial decision-making, selection and evaluation of information systems and patient care technology, and related ethical, regulatory, and legal issues. Concepts such as feasibility studies, flowcharting, network or timeline creation (Gantt chart, PERT/CPM) are inherent concepts in this course. The major assignment in this course will be a systematic, organized plan for an informatics application or design.