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DMC COLLEGE FOUNDATION, INC.
College of Computer Studies
Center of Development in I.T. Education
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Title Nursing Informatics
Course Code
Course Credit 3 UNITS
Prerequisite
Instructor Ryan Intong
E-mail Address ryanintong@dmc.edu.ph
Consultation Schedule Day Time Room
IT Office
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Nursing Informatics, blending the principles of nursing, computer science, and information technology
to enhance healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. Students will explore key concepts including electronic health records (EHRs), clinical decision support
systems, health information exchange, and data management. Through practical exercises and case studies, participants will learn to utilize informatics tools
and systems to improve clinical practice, ensure patient safety, and support evidence-based decision-making.
INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
By the end of their four-year stay at DMC, students should be able to:
1. Show understanding on underlying concepts, principles and basic methods of research
2. Demonstrate skills in utilizing research process
3. Apply research process in constructing thesis proposal
4. Conduct group research and systems
5. Produce thesis proposals to future Capstone projects in the program enrolled.
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COURSE-LEVEL STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. Discuss nursing and healthcare informatics competencies as they relate to the goals of clinical practice.
2. Recognize the use and importance of nursing data for improving practice.
3. Analyze web-based health content for literacy level, accuracy, and reliability of information for clinical populations.
4. Describe examples of information technologies to expand information communication among nurses, health disciplines and health consumers.
5. Assess the elements of effective electronic health records (EHR) to support and manage nursing practice.
6. Describe the key role of clinician’s involvement in the design, selection, implementation and evaluation of applications/systems in Healthcare.
7. Utilize a variety of electronically accessible, credible resources to applicable for nursing practice, including evidence based practice.
II. DESIRED LEARNING RESULTS
Expected DMCian Graduate
Attributes
Desired Learning Results: By the end of the course, the students are enabled to:
God-Fearing
● Inculcate to the minds, and hearts of the students the way of loving their classmates through helping
each other in acquiring honest solutions to the given problems in research.
Competent ● Become an active user of technology and electronically available information.
● Acquire the knowledge foundation to actively participate in the selection and implementation of
information technology.
● Become a discriminating collaborator in the process of utilization of systems to support and enhance
the achievement of quality, effective and efficient nursing goals.
● Understand the role technology plays in the goals of quality assurance, risk management, increased
patient safety and greater utilization of evidence based practice.
Committed to Serve
● Having the best output by maximizing their resources.
● Share their skills and abilities to attain a common goal.
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A. God-fearing
Characteristics Excellent
(4)
Satisfactory
(3)
Fair
(2)
Not Competent
(1)
Score
Honesty The project is perfectly
done and original.
The submitted project is
originally made by the
students however the
concept or idea was from
somebody else or
somewhere else.
The submitted project is
originally made by the
students however some of
the codes are taken from
the internet.
The concepts of the
project as well as the code
are taken from the
internet.
B. Competent
Characteristics Excellent
(4)
Satisfactory
(3)
Fair
(2)
Not Competent
(1)
Score
Output Correctness No errors in expected
output.
.
Minor errors in expected
output.
Many errors in expected
output.
Output is only correct in
special or single case.
Output Quality Correct output format;
very visually captivating.
Correct output format;
somewhat visually
captivating.
Some errors in output
format.
Significant errors in output
format; items are hard to
identify.
Coding Style -Elements are descriptive
-Attributes are readable
-Links are not misleading
-Style and punctuation
guidelines are observed
-Simple and elegant
program constructs.
-Elements, Attributes, and
Links are mostly correct and
consistent, but occasional
errors are found.
-Program constructs are
appropriate.
-Elements, Attributes, and
Links guidelines are
generally ignored.
-Program constructs are
unnecessarily complex.
-Naming is inconsistent
and misleading.
-No punctuation guidelines
are observed.
-Elements, Attributes, and
Links are excessively
complex, requiring
significant effort to
comprehend.
Neatness/Clarity -Program layout,
indentation, and
separation are consistent
and attractive.
-Program layout,
indentation, and separation
are generally consistent.
-Minimal attention is given
to layout, indentation, and
separation.
-No considerations are
given to layout,
indentation, and
separation.
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-Source code is highly
readable.
-Exceptions do not affect
readability.
-Horizontal and vertical
spacing are mostly
inexistent.
-Horizontal and vertical
spacing are inexistent.
-Program is unreadable.
Proficiency The students did well
upon answering the
questions and covered all
the expected answer.
The students did okay upon
answering the questions
and covered all the
expected answers.
The students answered
some of the questions with
some relations or proof on
their answers.
The students contributed
least answer without any
proof or explanation.
C. Committed to Serve
Characteristics Excellent
(4)
Satisfactory
(3)
Fair
(2)
Not Competent
(1)
Score
Idea The students
conceptualize the entire
idea of the application.
The student contributes to
some of the idea about the
research.
The student merely
contributed on the idea
most of it came from the
internet or other project.
Student did not contribute
anything to the idea of the
presented application.
Participation
towards the
completeness of
the project
Student completely
contributed towards the
accomplishment of the
research
Student contributed most
towards the
accomplishment of the
research
Student shared minimal
insight.
Student did not share any
insight towards the
completeness of the
project.
ACCEPTABLE EVIDENCE/GRADING PROCEDURE
Preliminary Grade (PG) Midterm Grade (MG) Pre-final Grade (PFG) Final Semestral Grade (SG)
MainTask 20%
Hands-onExam 25%
Quizzes 20%
Attendance 10%
Prelim Exam 25%
Total 100%
MainTask 20%
Hands-on Exam 25%
Quizzes 20%
Attendance 10%
Midterm Exam 25%
Total 100%
Main Task 20%
Hands-on Exam 25%
Quizzes 20%
Attendance 10%
Semi Final Exam 25%
Total 100%
Final Project 60%
Hands-on Exam 30%
Attendance 10%
Total 100%
SG = (PG x .25) +
(MG x .25)
+(SFG x .25 )+ (F x
.25)
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Topics Learning Outcomes Strategies Outcomes-Based
Assessment/Results/Evidence
(OBARE)
Introduction
● Nursing Science
● Information Science
● Information Systems
● Cognitive Science
● Human Technology Interface
Nursing Informatics
● Overview
● Standardized Terminologies
● Roles, Competencies and Skills
● Information and knowledge needs
of nurses
● Ethical Applications
Students will have a deeper
understanding of the importance of
information and science in
Healthcare
Students will be able to define
nursing informatics and can
identify its roles, skills and ethical
applications..
Lecture using presentation.
Use everyday life examples for
discussion purposes.
Lecture using presentation.
Use of Video/pictures.
Quiz
Rubric score card on class
participation, output and
presentation.
Information System
● Clinical Info System
● Health Info System
● EHR
The Need for Information
● Consumer Information and
Education needs
● Promote Community Health
Students can compare and
contrast between EHR and EMR
and appreciate the importance of
the Information System.
Students will be able to
understand the need of education
to promote community health
using nursing informatics.
Lecture using presentation.
Group Activity
Quiz
Individual presentation of activity
using a rubric to assess the
performance.
Rubric score card on class
participation, output and
presentation.
MIDTERM EXAMINATION Midterm Exam Scores
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Telehealth
● Overview
● Telenursing
● Remote Access telehealth
Nursing Research
● Data Collection
● Processing
● Analysis
● Generating Evidence for Practice
Students can define what data is
essential in our daily operations
and jobs.
Students will be able to appreciate
the importance of collecting,
analyzing and explaining the
correlation of data results.
Hands-on exam using a rubric to
assess student performance.
Lecture using presentation.
Group Activity
Rubric score cards on hands-on
exam.
Group presentation of activity scores
using the rubric to assess the
performance.
Data Privacy Act
● Scope
● Rights of data
● Philippines Cybercrime Prevention
Act of 2012, section 4
Students will be able to apply their
knowledge on the importance of
data and Cybercrime prevention.
Students will have a deeper
understanding of rights of data and
intellectual properties.
Lecture using presentation.
Oral Recitation
Quiz Score
Recitation scores
.
FINAL EXAMINATION
COURSE POLICIES
A. Each program and homework and assignment must be work on individually unless directed to work in team.
B. Assignments, laboratory exercises, projects must be submitted before the class begins; unless otherwise directed.
C. Special and make-up written outputs (long quizzes, assignments, and seatwork) will be given only if you have justifiable reason/s for falling to
submit them.
D. Special major exams will be given one week after the administration of the regular major examination.
E. The use of cellular phones is prohibited during class hours, unless a special permission to use it is granted. In addition, the use of any
electronic gadget is prohibited unless otherwise relevant to the class lesson/discussion.
F. You are encouraged to discuss your class-related concerns with your subject-teacher
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REFERENCES
1. Nursing Informatics and the Foundation of Knowledge by Dee Mcgonigle & Kathleen Mastrian
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK218540/#:~:text=Definition%20of%20Nursing%20Research,actual%20or%20potential%20health%20pro
blems.
3. https://nursekey.com/standardized-nursing-terminologies/
4. https://www.talkinghealthtech.com/glossary/clinical-information-system-cis
5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3677814/ - The Importance of Nursing Research
PREPARED BY: APPROVED BY:
Ryan Intong Mrs Maria Dara C. Saquin-Woo, MSIS
Instructor, College of Computer Studies Dean, College of Computer Studies

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    Page 1 of7 DMC COLLEGE FOUNDATION, INC. College of Computer Studies Center of Development in I.T. Education COURSE SYLLABUS Course Title Nursing Informatics Course Code Course Credit 3 UNITS Prerequisite Instructor Ryan Intong E-mail Address ryanintong@dmc.edu.ph Consultation Schedule Day Time Room IT Office COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Nursing Informatics, blending the principles of nursing, computer science, and information technology to enhance healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. Students will explore key concepts including electronic health records (EHRs), clinical decision support systems, health information exchange, and data management. Through practical exercises and case studies, participants will learn to utilize informatics tools and systems to improve clinical practice, ensure patient safety, and support evidence-based decision-making. INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OBJECTIVES: By the end of their four-year stay at DMC, students should be able to: 1. Show understanding on underlying concepts, principles and basic methods of research 2. Demonstrate skills in utilizing research process 3. Apply research process in constructing thesis proposal 4. Conduct group research and systems 5. Produce thesis proposals to future Capstone projects in the program enrolled.
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    Page 2 of7 COURSE-LEVEL STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: By the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. Discuss nursing and healthcare informatics competencies as they relate to the goals of clinical practice. 2. Recognize the use and importance of nursing data for improving practice. 3. Analyze web-based health content for literacy level, accuracy, and reliability of information for clinical populations. 4. Describe examples of information technologies to expand information communication among nurses, health disciplines and health consumers. 5. Assess the elements of effective electronic health records (EHR) to support and manage nursing practice. 6. Describe the key role of clinician’s involvement in the design, selection, implementation and evaluation of applications/systems in Healthcare. 7. Utilize a variety of electronically accessible, credible resources to applicable for nursing practice, including evidence based practice. II. DESIRED LEARNING RESULTS Expected DMCian Graduate Attributes Desired Learning Results: By the end of the course, the students are enabled to: God-Fearing ● Inculcate to the minds, and hearts of the students the way of loving their classmates through helping each other in acquiring honest solutions to the given problems in research. Competent ● Become an active user of technology and electronically available information. ● Acquire the knowledge foundation to actively participate in the selection and implementation of information technology. ● Become a discriminating collaborator in the process of utilization of systems to support and enhance the achievement of quality, effective and efficient nursing goals. ● Understand the role technology plays in the goals of quality assurance, risk management, increased patient safety and greater utilization of evidence based practice. Committed to Serve ● Having the best output by maximizing their resources. ● Share their skills and abilities to attain a common goal.
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    Page 3 of7 A. God-fearing Characteristics Excellent (4) Satisfactory (3) Fair (2) Not Competent (1) Score Honesty The project is perfectly done and original. The submitted project is originally made by the students however the concept or idea was from somebody else or somewhere else. The submitted project is originally made by the students however some of the codes are taken from the internet. The concepts of the project as well as the code are taken from the internet. B. Competent Characteristics Excellent (4) Satisfactory (3) Fair (2) Not Competent (1) Score Output Correctness No errors in expected output. . Minor errors in expected output. Many errors in expected output. Output is only correct in special or single case. Output Quality Correct output format; very visually captivating. Correct output format; somewhat visually captivating. Some errors in output format. Significant errors in output format; items are hard to identify. Coding Style -Elements are descriptive -Attributes are readable -Links are not misleading -Style and punctuation guidelines are observed -Simple and elegant program constructs. -Elements, Attributes, and Links are mostly correct and consistent, but occasional errors are found. -Program constructs are appropriate. -Elements, Attributes, and Links guidelines are generally ignored. -Program constructs are unnecessarily complex. -Naming is inconsistent and misleading. -No punctuation guidelines are observed. -Elements, Attributes, and Links are excessively complex, requiring significant effort to comprehend. Neatness/Clarity -Program layout, indentation, and separation are consistent and attractive. -Program layout, indentation, and separation are generally consistent. -Minimal attention is given to layout, indentation, and separation. -No considerations are given to layout, indentation, and separation.
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    Page 4 of7 -Source code is highly readable. -Exceptions do not affect readability. -Horizontal and vertical spacing are mostly inexistent. -Horizontal and vertical spacing are inexistent. -Program is unreadable. Proficiency The students did well upon answering the questions and covered all the expected answer. The students did okay upon answering the questions and covered all the expected answers. The students answered some of the questions with some relations or proof on their answers. The students contributed least answer without any proof or explanation. C. Committed to Serve Characteristics Excellent (4) Satisfactory (3) Fair (2) Not Competent (1) Score Idea The students conceptualize the entire idea of the application. The student contributes to some of the idea about the research. The student merely contributed on the idea most of it came from the internet or other project. Student did not contribute anything to the idea of the presented application. Participation towards the completeness of the project Student completely contributed towards the accomplishment of the research Student contributed most towards the accomplishment of the research Student shared minimal insight. Student did not share any insight towards the completeness of the project. ACCEPTABLE EVIDENCE/GRADING PROCEDURE Preliminary Grade (PG) Midterm Grade (MG) Pre-final Grade (PFG) Final Semestral Grade (SG) MainTask 20% Hands-onExam 25% Quizzes 20% Attendance 10% Prelim Exam 25% Total 100% MainTask 20% Hands-on Exam 25% Quizzes 20% Attendance 10% Midterm Exam 25% Total 100% Main Task 20% Hands-on Exam 25% Quizzes 20% Attendance 10% Semi Final Exam 25% Total 100% Final Project 60% Hands-on Exam 30% Attendance 10% Total 100% SG = (PG x .25) + (MG x .25) +(SFG x .25 )+ (F x .25)
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    Page 5 of7 Topics Learning Outcomes Strategies Outcomes-Based Assessment/Results/Evidence (OBARE) Introduction ● Nursing Science ● Information Science ● Information Systems ● Cognitive Science ● Human Technology Interface Nursing Informatics ● Overview ● Standardized Terminologies ● Roles, Competencies and Skills ● Information and knowledge needs of nurses ● Ethical Applications Students will have a deeper understanding of the importance of information and science in Healthcare Students will be able to define nursing informatics and can identify its roles, skills and ethical applications.. Lecture using presentation. Use everyday life examples for discussion purposes. Lecture using presentation. Use of Video/pictures. Quiz Rubric score card on class participation, output and presentation. Information System ● Clinical Info System ● Health Info System ● EHR The Need for Information ● Consumer Information and Education needs ● Promote Community Health Students can compare and contrast between EHR and EMR and appreciate the importance of the Information System. Students will be able to understand the need of education to promote community health using nursing informatics. Lecture using presentation. Group Activity Quiz Individual presentation of activity using a rubric to assess the performance. Rubric score card on class participation, output and presentation. MIDTERM EXAMINATION Midterm Exam Scores
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    Page 6 of7 Telehealth ● Overview ● Telenursing ● Remote Access telehealth Nursing Research ● Data Collection ● Processing ● Analysis ● Generating Evidence for Practice Students can define what data is essential in our daily operations and jobs. Students will be able to appreciate the importance of collecting, analyzing and explaining the correlation of data results. Hands-on exam using a rubric to assess student performance. Lecture using presentation. Group Activity Rubric score cards on hands-on exam. Group presentation of activity scores using the rubric to assess the performance. Data Privacy Act ● Scope ● Rights of data ● Philippines Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, section 4 Students will be able to apply their knowledge on the importance of data and Cybercrime prevention. Students will have a deeper understanding of rights of data and intellectual properties. Lecture using presentation. Oral Recitation Quiz Score Recitation scores . FINAL EXAMINATION COURSE POLICIES A. Each program and homework and assignment must be work on individually unless directed to work in team. B. Assignments, laboratory exercises, projects must be submitted before the class begins; unless otherwise directed. C. Special and make-up written outputs (long quizzes, assignments, and seatwork) will be given only if you have justifiable reason/s for falling to submit them. D. Special major exams will be given one week after the administration of the regular major examination. E. The use of cellular phones is prohibited during class hours, unless a special permission to use it is granted. In addition, the use of any electronic gadget is prohibited unless otherwise relevant to the class lesson/discussion. F. You are encouraged to discuss your class-related concerns with your subject-teacher
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    Page 7 of7 REFERENCES 1. Nursing Informatics and the Foundation of Knowledge by Dee Mcgonigle & Kathleen Mastrian 2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK218540/#:~:text=Definition%20of%20Nursing%20Research,actual%20or%20potential%20health%20pro blems. 3. https://nursekey.com/standardized-nursing-terminologies/ 4. https://www.talkinghealthtech.com/glossary/clinical-information-system-cis 5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3677814/ - The Importance of Nursing Research PREPARED BY: APPROVED BY: Ryan Intong Mrs Maria Dara C. Saquin-Woo, MSIS Instructor, College of Computer Studies Dean, College of Computer Studies