Introduction to computers for healthcare professionals / Irene Joos, PhD, RN, Associate Professor, La Roche College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ramona Nelson, PhD, RN-BC, ANEF, FAAN, Professor Emerita, Slippery Rock University President, Romona Nelson Consulting, Allison Park, Pennsylvania, Marjorie J. Smith, PhD, RN, CNM, Emerita Professor of Nursing, Winona State University, Winona and Rochester, Minnesota.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

On the way to computer and information literacy -- Information systems : hardware, software, and connectivity -- The computer and its operating system environment -- Software applications : common tasks -- Introduction to word processing -- Introduction to presentation graphics -- Introduction to spreadsheets -- Introduction to databases -- The Internet -- Technology-assisted communication and collaboration -- Distance education : a student perspective -- Information : access, evaluation, and use -- Privacy, confidentiality, security, and integrity of electronic data -- Introduction to healthcare informatics and health information technology.

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