- Define the terms used to describe the common components of desktop computers.
- Recognize the uses of word processing, database, spreadsheet, and communications software in nursing.
- Describe the uses of computers in nursing education.
- Discuss the advantages of and concerns about computerized patient documentation systems.
- Identify computer applications used in direct client monitoring and diagnosis.
- List ways computers may be used by nurse administrators in the areas of personnel, facilities management, finance, quality assurance, and accreditation.
- Identify the role of computers in each step of the research process.
