Nursing and Computers: An Anthology, 1987-1996 / Edition 1

by Virginia K. Saba, Dorothy B. Pocklington, Kenneth P. Miller

Overview

Nursing and Computers: An Anthology 1987-1996 is a compilation of both landmark historic and contemporary papers, illustrating the inception and evolution of nursing informatics. The editors have collected these newly-published independent papers, and assembled them into an invaluable source book providing a framework for future developments in the field of Nursing Informatics. It will be an essential tool for nurses seeking to attain credentials as Nursing Informatics Specialists. The articles demonstrate representative experiences and philosophies in the field, attempting to maintain and expand upon the current knowledge base of computer technology in nursing. Examining the relationship between nursing and information systems, practical applications include: administration, practice, research, education, critical care, and community health.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781461274483
Publisher:	Springer New York
Publication date:	09/21/2011
Series:	Computers and Medicine
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998
Pages:	675
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.06(d)

About the Author

Saba, Virginia K., EdD, RN, FAAN, FACMI (Georgetown Univ); Pocklington, Dorothy B., MSN, RN; Miller, Kenneth P., PhD, RN, FAAN

The contributors represent the specialties of nursing. Most come from nursing schools in the U.S., including UCSF, Univ of Maryland, and Duke.

Table of Contents

I. General Informatics.- II. Clinical Practice.- III. Nursing Administration.- IV. Nursing Research.- V. Nursing Education.

Editorial Reviews

4 Stars! from Doody

This collection of classic nursing informatics papers and articles is arranged in five sections that represent basic knowledge areas of computer technology in nursing. This book "serves as one example of the transition of nursing knowledge of computer literacy as it developed for the profession." The principal editor can identify these transitions because she has been a leader in the field since its inception. While the intended audience is not specifically stated, this book is not written for the neophyte. Content derived from proceedings, conferences, and workshops provides expert commentaries that are not readily available to the interested reader. This is a continuation of an earlier anthology (1981-1986) that presented the initial struggles of nursing informatics. Both are part of the Computers and Medicine Monograph Series and this one continues the quality tradition. Readers will find introductory material for each content area that is succinct and well organized, and an index that provides assistance in searching the text. Although illustrations and graphics are limited, they are in keeping with the content. Nursing information scientists should benefit from the addition of this book to their libraries. It brings understanding into a rapidly evolving and changing discipline and, by organizing the information of the past, provides insight into the potentials of the future.

Mary A. Curran

Reviewer: Mary A. Curran, RN, PhD (University of North Carolina-Charlotte)
Description: This collection of classic nursing informatics papers and articles is arranged in five sections that represent basic knowledge areas of computer technology in nursing.
Purpose: This book "serves as one example of the transition of nursing knowledge of computer literacy as it developed for the profession." The principal editor can identify these transitions because she has been a leader in the field since its inception.
Audience: While the intended audience is not specifically stated, this book is not written for the neophyte. Content derived from proceedings, conferences, and workshops provides expert commentaries that are not readily available to the interested reader.
Features: This is a continuation of an earlier anthology (1981-1986) that presented the initial struggles of nursing informatics. Both are part of the Computers and Medicine Monograph Series and this one continues the quality tradition. Readers will find introductory material for each content area that is succinct and well organized, and an index that provides assistance in searching the text. Although illustrations and graphics are limited, they are in keeping with the content.
Assessment: Nursing information scientists should benefit from the addition of this book to their libraries. It brings understanding into a rapidly evolving and changing discipline and, by organizing the information of the past, provides insight into the potentials of the future.

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