The evolution of educational information systems and nurse faculty roles.
Institutions of higher education are purchasing and/or designing sophisticated administrative information systems to manage such functions as the application, admissions, and registration process, grants management, student records, and classroom scheduling. Although faculty also manage large amounts of data, few automated systems have been created to help faculty improve teaching and learning through the management of information related to individual students, the curriculum, educational programs, and program evaluation. This article highlights the potential benefits that comprehensive educational information systems offer nurse faculty.
Nelson
Ramona
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College of Health and Human Services, Slippery Rock University, Slippery, Pennsylvania, USA. ramona.nelson@sru.edu
Meyers
Linda
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Rizzolo
Mary Anne
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Rutar
Pamela
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Proto
Marcia B
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Newbold
Susan
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