Examines the evolution, role, and future of nursing informatics. Benefits of information technology integration into nursing practice are evaluated. Prerequisite: general education courses/admission to nursing program. Corequisites: NURS 320, 330, and 350. RN-BSN Option: Consent of the student's academic advisor if current ASN student. RN-BSN Option: Pre - or Corequisite: NURS 300.