Nursing Informatics and the Foundation of Knowledge, 5th Edition (ISBN 9781284220469)

Nursing Informatics and the Foundation of Knowledge, 5th Edition is a core resource for understanding how data, information systems, and technology shape modern nursing practice. This widely used textbook provides a comprehensive framework for integrating informatics principles into patient care, education, leadership, and evidence-based decision-making.

Product Details

• Title: Nursing Informatics and the Foundation of Knowledge
• Edition: 5th Edition
• ISBN-13: 9781284220469
• Format: Paperback
• Price: $74.99
• Availability: In Stock | Free Worldwide Shipping

Overview

This foundational text explains how nurses use informatics tools to support clinical reasoning, improve patient outcomes, streamline workflows, and contribute to healthcare system innovation. The 5th edition includes up-to-date content on digital health, interoperability, cybersecurity, analytics, and emerging technologies shaping the profession.

Key Features of the 5th Edition

• Updated Informatics Frameworks: Covers current models of data, information, knowledge, and wisdom (DIKW).
• Health IT Applications: Insight into electronic health records, clinical decision support, telehealth, and patient-centered technology.
• Cybersecurity & Privacy: Expanded content on protecting patient information and managing digital risk.
• Analytics & Evidence-Based Tools: Guidance on using data to support clinical and administrative decision-making.
• Case Studies & Practice Scenarios: Realistic examples showing informatics integration in diverse care settings.

Topics Covered

1. Foundations of Nursing Informatics
2. Knowledge Management and Cognitive Informatics
3. Healthcare Information Systems & EHRs
4. Data Standards, Interoperability, and Safety
5. Telehealth, Mobile Health, and Patient Engagement Technologies
6. Analytics, Big Data, and Clinical Decision Support
7. Leadership, Policy, and Professional Roles in Informatics

Ideal For

• Nursing students in BSN, MSN, and DNP programs
• Nurse educators and academic programs
• Clinical informatics specialists
• Healthcare administrators and IT teams
• Professionals preparing for nursing informatics certification

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FAQs

Is this the latest edition?

Yes. The 5th edition includes current informatics standards and digital-health updates.

Is it suitable for graduate programs?

Absolutely. It is widely assigned in BSN-to-DNP programs and informatics specialties.

Does it cover EHRs and health IT tools?

Yes. It explains modern clinical information systems and how they support care delivery.

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