P A G E 3 NI NewsFall 2008    

CE Courses in Nursing Informatics

Nursing Informatics Learning Center

All courses have been painstakedly developed to reflect a 21st century, techno-savvy, theory-rich lens of Nursing Informatics. Content is presented using a wide-angle, global lens to help nurses develop keen insight and awareness of all ramifications of the informatics spectrum of health care. A constructivist, project-rich, learner-centered mode of teaching and learning is applied to provide content that both challenges and stimulates learners to engage with the many faces of informatics in meaningful ways.

These completely on-line, self paced courses are approved by the California Board of Nursing for full CE credit; CE Provider No. CEP 14891. VERIFY LICENCE HERE. Most State & Country licencing Boards accept CE credit approved by other State Boards.


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Courses range from short 5 contact hour courses to 39 contact hours. The 39 contact hour courses are intensive - you will definitely become immersed in the theory and practice of nursing informatics, from a global perspective. Course Tuition is ranges from $20 to $199 USD. Learn more about the Curriculum Designer/Facilitator, June Kaminski....

NRPR 101: Nursing Informatics Fundamentals

This 13 module course introduces the practicing nurse to nursing informatics theory, practice applications, self-assessment and skill development for the future. A great preparation for those thinking of seeking NI certification. 39 contact hours - $199 tuition.

NRPR 102: Human Factors in Nursing Informatics

This 5 hour course introduces nurses to human factors essential to effective application of nursing informatics in practice. Topics focus on the human factors of ergonomics, human-computer interaction, usability, learnability, memorability, likeability, readability, asepsis, and aesthetics. This course has been designed for prepare nurses to meet the requirements of various certification programs, e.g. Topic II: Human Factors. 3 contact hours - $20.

NRED 100: Virtual Education in Nursing: Basic Level

This 13 module course introduces nursing educators to basic theory, pedagogy, applications, dynamics and the process of web development and teaching nursing in the virtual environment. Perfect for educators and nurses heavily involved with client teaching. 39 contact hours - $199 tuition.

NRED 103: Nursing Informatics in the Classroom

This 13 module course introduces nursing educators and students to the theory, application, technical skills and process of integrating nursing informatics into nursing education and practice. Perfect for educators in academia and clinical areas. 39 contact hours - $199 tuition.

NRED 200: Virtual Education in Nursing: Intermediate Level

This 13 module course provides nursing educators with advanced theory, pedagogy, applications, dynamics and process activities for advanced web development and teaching nursing in the virtual environment. Perfect for educators and nurses heavily involved with client teaching. 39 contact hours - $199 tuition.

NRBU 100: Web Presence for Nursing Businesses
This 13 module course introduces self-employed nurses and nurses wishing to provide health related web sites on the internet to the theory, application, ethics, and process of creating web sites for business and patient education. 39 contact hours - $199 tuition.

NRRS 100: Qualitative Research and Technology
This 13 module course introduces nurses to the theory and process of applying technology to qualitative nursing research: including software, virtual databases, proposal writing, online data collection and computer-assisted data analysis and dissemination. 39 contact hours - $199 tuition.

NRRS 105: Quantitative Research and Technology
This 13 module course introduces nurses to the theory and process of applying technology to quantitative nursing research: including software, virtual databases, proposal writing, online data collection and computer-assisted data analysis and dissemination. 39 contact hours - $199 tuition.

Free to Read E-Book Recommendation


Education for a Digital World

Advice, Guidelines, and Effective Practice from Around the Globe

Recently, June co-wrote and designed the book cover for a book called Education for a Digital World Advice, Guidelines, and Effective Practice from Around the Globe with 30+ other expert authors, published by the Commonwealth of Learning and BC Campus in 2008.

The authors and publishers are offering digital downloads of this complete publication to help countries around the world to meet their e-learning needs. You can also purchase a fully bound paper copy if you prefer. Be sure to check out Chapter 13: "Planning Your Online Course" in Part 2 of the book - the chapter that June co-wrote with Sylvia Currie. Click here to visit the Book site.



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Digital information technologies are transforming the way we work, learn, and communicate. Within this digital revolution are new learning approaches that transform hierarchical, industrial-based models of teaching and learning.

The creation of this book employed the very principles it espouses. It embodied a forming relationships model, and the sharing of ideas to produce new thinking model. A unique interactive, collaborative research model based on the formation of online relationships among 50 contributors from around the world representing research, administration and business communities. The development of the book demonstrates the powerful opportunity afforded by online technologies in this digital revolution era.

Education for a Digital World contains a comprehensive collection of proven strategies and tools for effective online teaching, based on the principles of learning as a social process. It offers practical, contemporary guidance to support e-learning decision-making, instructional choices, as well as program and course planning, and development.

Practical advice, real-life examples, case studies, and useful resources supply in-depth perspectives about structuring and fostering socially engaging learning in an online environment. A plethora of e-learning topics provide insights, ideas, and usable tools. Tips and evidence-based theory guide administrators, program and course developers, project teams, and teachers through the development of online learning opportunities.

Education for a Digital World is an indispensable guide, resource, textbook and manual for policymakers and practitioners in developing and developed countries.

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