Applied Clinical Informatics for Nurses

Applied Clinical Informatics for Nurses, 3rd Edition, by Heather Carter-Templeton, Susan Alexander, and Karen Frith, is a comprehensive textbook designed to prepare nursing students, practicing nurses, and healthcare professionals for technology-driven clinical settings. Published by Jones & Bartlett Learning, the book frames health information systems within daily patient care environments.

The text addresses core health information technology systems, including electronic health records, digital patient engagement, and public health informatics. Chapters examine usability principles, human factors engineering, and workflow support alongside protocols for privacy, security, and confidentiality. Updated coverage emphasizes clinical decision support systems, telehealth nursing practice, and mobile health applications.

To connect technical concepts with active clinical practice, the text includes case studies that highlight creative informatics projects designed by working nurses. This structure provides targeted support for nursing informatics courses and healthcare professionals expanding their technical knowledge across modern practice environments.