A summer institute on computer applications for nursing management: background, curriculum, and evaluation

Nursing managers are faced with a growing number of computer applications for nursing management, yet they may lack the educational preparation to assist them in using these technologies for problem-solving and decision-making. This article describes a Summer Institute on informatics applications fo...

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Published in:The Journal of continuing education in nursing 1991-07, Vol.22 (4), p.136-142
Main Authors: Abraham, I, Evers, G, Hasman, A, Tanghe, H, Silkens, R, Hein, F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Automation
Colleges & universities
Computer Oriented Programs
Computer Software
Computer User Training - methods
Computer User Training - standards
Continuing Education
Core curriculum
Curriculum
Decision making
Education
Education, Nursing, Continuing - methods
Education, Nursing, Continuing - standards
Employment Patterns
Health sciences
Health Services
Hospitals
Human Resources
Humans
Information management
Information Science
Information Technology
Managers
Nurses
Nursing administration
Nursing care
Nursing, Supervisory
Opportunities
Program Evaluation
Special Degree Programs
Technological change
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Summary:Nursing managers are faced with a growing number of computer applications for nursing management, yet they may lack the educational preparation to assist them in using these technologies for problem-solving and decision-making. This article describes a Summer Institute on informatics applications for nursing management taught by an international and multidisciplinary team of faculty members, and offered at the University of Limburg (Maastricht, The Netherlands). A discussion of professional, scientific, and educational issues serves as the foundation for curriculum content and instructional format. Evaluation data from both offerings are reviewed and underscore the professional relevance and didactic quality of the Summer Institute. The Summer Institute is presented as a possible model of continuing education in computer applications for nursing management transferable to Western European and North American countries.
ISSN:0022-0124
1938-2472
DOI:10.3928/0022-0124-19910701-04