Review and reflection on the informatics knowledge

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Most of the course topics were compelling. Since I began the course, I have learned many different things about nursing informatics. One of the exciting topics was using websites and search engines. For instance, I learned about using websites and search engines and regulations and ethics of healthcare information (Edel, 2009). The topic websites and search engines enable me to determine the credible and reliable website to use. Through the topic, I learned about different databases and search engines, useful for nursing students. Besides, the topics enable me to understand the benefits of narrowing down search results using keywords. I learned topics that affect the use of healthcare information, including HIPAA. The regulation protects against loss of protected health information, increases awareness of patient well-being, and develops patient safety culture.
Participating in debates was useful in learning different topics every week since I found different opinions from my peers, and via that, I understood topics by reading some of the answers from classmates (Sipes, 2019). It is helpful to learn from others since classmates post different answers and debates questions yield different answers from each learner. Debates also made me research more about different topics in nursing informatics. Discussion clarified everything about nursing informatics. The additional approach which I believe could have added valuable information is live chat. The professor l provided announcements through live chats, which helped complete an individual project. Live chats offer an opportunity for a student to seek clarification on challenging areas.
Skills and knowledge in information and patient care health information system are vital in preparing a nursing student to provide quality patient care in a clinical setting. I will use the knowledge gained to advance my nursing practice (Sipes, 2019). For instance, I will demonstrate skills in utilizing health care systems, communication systems, and information systems to support safe healthcare practice. I will uphold moral standards related to regulatory requirements, details security, confidentiality, and patients' right to privacy.
 
References
Edel, E. M. (2009). Handbook of Informatics for Nurses & Healthcare Professionals. Aorn Journal, 90(1), 139-140.
Sipes, C. (2019). Application of Nursing Informatics: Competencies, Skills, and Decision- Making. Springer Publishing Company.