University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

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  USAHS offers flexible approaches to health professional education utilizing web-based, classroom, and laboratory learning activities. Each of of our academic programs focuses on foundational sciences and concepts, sound decision-making, and strong technical skill development. USAHS delivers contemporary, flexible, evidence- informed programs that present students with many enriching and exciting learning opportunities designed to meet their professional goals.
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  The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is a graduate institution that emphasizes health science education through innovative quality classroom and distance education. Founded in 1979, USAHS has locations in San Marcos, CA; St. Augustine, FL; Austin, TX and Miami, FL. USAHS offers degree programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, education and health science, as well as continuing education programs.
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  USAHS offers flexible approaches to health professional education utilizing web-based, classroom, and laboratory learning activities. Each of of our academic programs focuses on foundational sciences and concepts, sound decision-making, and strong technical skill development. USAHS delivers contemporary, flexible, evidence- informed programs that present students with many enriching and exciting learning opportunities designed to meet their professional goals.
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  USAHS focuses on providing the best and more appropriate academic and financial aid counseling throughout the admissions process. Whether applying to a first-professional, campus based program or a post-professional distance program, an assigned Enrollment Advisor is available to assist you from application to acceptance.
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  The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is a graduate institution that emphasizes health science education through innovative quality classroom and distance education. Founded in 1979, USAHS has locations in San Marcos, CA; St. Augustine, FL; Austin, TX and Miami, FL. USAHS offers degree programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, education and health science, as well as continuing education programs.
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July 2018 Distance Programs

What Does it Mean to Specialize in Nursing Informatics?

Nursing informatics has become a critical part of our healthcare system. As hospitals and facilities increasingly adopt healthcare technologies, they are relying on nurses to be the lynchpin in using and applying these technologies to improve patient care. What is Nursing Informatics? Nursing informatics combines nursing and technology. The American Nurses Association (ANA) defines nursing informatics as the integration of “nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage and communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in nursing practice.” Cause of Growth in Nursing Informatics Federal regulations require that all hospitals and facilities adopt technologies and systems that support Electronic Healthcare Records (EHR). The ... Continue Reading