Learning Data Science
This site is intended to connect nurse informaticists (as well as interested clinicians) to existing resources to learn:
- About Data Science
- Data Science Skills
- How to Become a Data Scientist
Why Data Science?
Data science allows us to gather information & new insights from data sets of any size. The ability to conduct predictive analytics is particularly exciting, as it allows us to do things like:
- Forecast high-cost patients
- Predict readmissions
- Anticipate decompensation (when a patient’s condition worsens)
- Proactively identify adverse events
- Optimize treatments for complex diseases
Examples & Use Cases
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What is Data Science?
Looking for introductory materials to get a better understanding of what data science is? Readings & videos give you an idea of the definitions & scope of data science.
Learn Specific Skills
Interested in learning specific skills like database querying or machine learning analytics? Free & paid resources connect you to a skill that interests you.
Become a Data Scientist
Ready to move beyond learning a few skills and interested in being able to call yourself a data scientist? These are some of the programs available to help you get there.