NURS 431Data Management for Nurse Managers

3 credits · Nursing · Penn State

Analysis of information systems to manage nursing service organizations; includes financial management, the budgeting processes, and productivity measurement. NURS 431 NURS 431 Data Management for Nurse Managers (3) NURS 431 is the second of four courses included in the nursing management series, which focuses on leadership and management in nursing. NURS 431 includes a study of information systems and financial aspects of managing health care organizations and patient care delivery. Topics covered in the course include: Information systems in health care, Electronic medical record, Security and portability of health care information. Topics related to budget and finance include, operating and capital budget management, nurse staffing systems and productivity. Lab activities enable students to develop proficiencies with spreadsheet software. The course is offered in traditional classroom instruction, on-line through ANGEL at selected campus sites and through World Campus. Course evaluation criteria may include examination, case studies, and student projects or presentations as assigned by the faculty. Upon completion of all 4 courses, students receive a certificate of completion of the Nursing Management Series from the school of nursing.