Navigate the evolving landscape of healthcare technology with the Handbook of Informatics for Nurses & Healthcare Professionals, 7th Edition from Pearson. This essential guide explores crucial concepts, skills, and tasks for implementing healthcare IT and nursing informatics to transform patient care. The 7th Edition critically examines the impact of the global pandemic on technology adoption, infection tracking, and the expanded role of informatics. Discover new chapters on technology challenges and future directions, alongside emerging topics like equitable healthcare, genomics, and combating systemic racism. Thoroughly revised, this handbook is your key resource for understanding current and future healthcare IT practices, essential for modern nursing and healthcare professionals seeking to enhance workforce development and patient outcomes.