Introduction to Computers for Healthcare Professionals

Joos, Irene; Nelson, Ramona; Smith, Marjorie J.

ISBN 10: 1449697240 / ISBN 13: 9781449697242

Edité par Jones & Bartlett Learning, 1896

Very Good condition. 6th edition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. N° de réf. du vendeur A14A-03075

Synopsis :

Introduction to Computers for Healthcare Professionals, Sixth Edition is the ideal introductory computer literacy text for nursing and other healthcare students. In easy to understand language, the text explains hardware, popular software programs, operating systems, and computer assisted communication. The new edition goes beyond computer and information literacy by providing a comprehensive approach to digital literacy while incorporating social media tools. Completely updated and revised, it contains all new exercises. * Focuses on computer, information, and digital literacy for healthcare professionals * Contains all new activities and exercises with sensitivity to the inter-professional nature of today’s healthcare environment * Social media integrated throughout while still focusing on basic technology literacy skills

À propos des auteurs: Irene Joos holds a baccalaureate degree in nursing from Pennsylvania State University and a master’s in nursing and a master’s in information science as well as a PhD in education all form the University of Pittsburgh. Prior to her current position as Associate Professor, IST La Roche College, she served from 2003-2012 as the Director of Online Learning as well as full time faculty and prior to that as the Director of Library and Instructional Technology at La Roche. Before coming to La Roche College, she was a faculty member and served as the interim Director of Learning Resources at the School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh. Her teaching experience includes nursing informatics courses, and information systems and technology courses as well as a CORE course Virtual Communities and Social Media. She has presented at national and international conferences and has several publications related to her areas of expertise.

Ramona Nelson holds a baccalaureate degree in nursing from Duquesne University and holds both a master's degree in nursing and in information science, as well as a PhD in education from the University of Pittsburgh. In addition she completed a post-doc fellowship at the University of Utah. Prior to her current position as president of her own consulting company, Ramona was a Professor of Nursing and Chair of the Department of Nursing at Slippery Rock University. Her teaching at the University included courses related to healthcare informatics, community health, and research. All of these courses were offered via web-based distance education. Her publications include textbooks, monographs, book chapters, journal articles, WWW publications, abstracts and newsletters. She was named a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing in 2004 and was inducted into the NLN Academy of Nursing Education Fellows in 2007. In 2008 she received the Eleventh Annual Recognition Award for Advancement of Computer Technology in Healthcare from Rutgers University College of Nursing. She is currently a member of the NLN Strategic Planning Committee and ANA Committee on Nursing Practice Information Infrastructure.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Introduction to Computers for Healthcare ...
Éditeur : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Date d'édition : 1896
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : Very Good