Handbook of Informatics for Nurses & Healthcare Professionals, Sixth Edition

About the Book

Handbook of Informatics for Nurses & Healthcare Professionals, Sixth Edition by Toni Hebda, Kathleen Hunter, and Patricia Czar is a comprehensive educational resource that explores the growing role of information technology in nursing and modern healthcare. The book explains how healthcare informatics connects clinical knowledge, computer technology, and information management to improve patient care, support clinical decisions, and enhance the overall delivery of healthcare services.

The book introduces readers to the fundamental principles of nursing informatics, including healthcare data management, information systems, electronic health records, clinical documentation, digital communication, and the use of technology in healthcare environments. It also examines how nurses and other healthcare professionals can use information effectively to support evidence-based practice, improve patient safety, and make informed clinical decisions.

A major focus of the book is the practical application of informatics in everyday healthcare settings. It discusses the importance of technology in clinical workflows, healthcare administration, patient education, research, quality improvement, and professional nursing practice. Readers also gain an understanding of ethical, legal, privacy, and security considerations associated with managing sensitive healthcare information.

The sixth edition provides valuable insights into evolving healthcare technologies and the professional competencies required to work confidently in technology-driven clinical environments. Its organized explanations and practical approach make complex informatics concepts easier to understand and apply.

Ideal for nursing students, registered nurses, healthcare educators, clinical specialists, informatics professionals, and other healthcare practitioners, this handbook serves as a useful academic and professional reference. Handbook of Informatics for Nurses & Healthcare Professionals, Sixth Edition helps readers develop the knowledge and skills needed to understand, evaluate, and effectively use information technology in contemporary healthcare practice.

About the Authors

Toni Hebda, PhD, RN-C, CNE, MSIS, is an experienced nursing educator, healthcare informatics specialist, and author. She has held several academic and clinical positions and has worked as a systems analyst. Her interest in nursing informatics led her to pursue advanced education in information science and conduct research in healthcare technology. She has also contributed to professional publications, presented at industry events, and participated in nursing informatics organizations.

Kathleen Hunter, PhD, FAAN, RN-BC, CNE, is an accomplished nursing educator and informatics professional with more than four decades of experience in nursing, healthcare informatics, and education. Her professional background includes critical care and trauma nursing, as well as the design, development, testing, implementation, and evaluation of healthcare information systems. She has presented research at national and international conferences and published articles in professional journals. She has also contributed to the development of nursing informatics competency assessment resources.

Patricia Czar, RN, is an experienced healthcare information systems consultant who has contributed to the development of this handbook since its original edition. She spent more than 25 years working in healthcare informatics, including serving as a clinical systems manager at a major medical center. Her responsibilities included planning, designing, implementing, and supporting clinical information systems. She has also participated in professional informatics groups, presented at national and international events, and mentored students in nursing and health informatics.

Together, these authors bring extensive expertise in nursing education, clinical practice, healthcare technology, and information systems, making their work a valuable resource for students and professionals in modern healthcare.