Learning Objectives Students will: Analyze interactions between nurse informaticists, data/technology specialists, and other professionals in healthcare organizations Recommend strategies to improve interactions between nurse informaticists and other professionals Analyze how nursing informatics as a specialty and new technologies impact interactions between nurse informaticists and members of healthcare teams Recommend nursing informatics projects to improve outcomes or efficiencies in healthcare organizations Identify stakeholders impacted by nursing […]

Nature offers many examples of specialization and collaboration. Ant colonies and bee hives are but two examples of nature’s sophisticated organizations. Each thrives because their members specialize by tasks, divide labor, and collaborate to ensure food, safety, and general well-being of the colony or hive. Of course, humans don’t fare too badly in this regard either. And healthcare is a great example. As specialists in […]

Learning Objectives Students will: Analyze how data collection and access can be used to derive knowledge in a healthcare setting Analyze the role of the nurse leader in using clinical reasoning and judgement in the formation of knowledge Explain the role of the nurse as a knowledge worker Explain concepts of nursing informatics Create infographics related to nursing informatics and the role of the nurse […]

The term “knowledge worker” was first coined by management consultant and author Peter Drucker in his book, The Landmarks of Tomorrow (1959). Drucker defined knowledge workers as high-level workers who apply theoretical and analytical knowledge, acquired through formal training, to develop products and services. Does this sound familiar? Nurses are very much knowledge workers. What has changed since Drucker’s time are the ways that knowledge can be […]

In the modern era, there are few professions that do not to some extent rely on data. Stockbrokers rely on market data to advise clients on financial matters. Meteorologists rely on weather data to forecast weather conditions, while realtors rely on data to advise on the purchase and sale of property. In these and other cases, data not only helps solve problems, but adds to […]

Learning Objectives Students will: Analyze benefits, challenges, and risks of using big data in clinical systems Recommend strategies to mitigate challenges and risks of using big data in clinical systems   Due By Assignment Week 5, Days 1–2 Read/Watch/Listen to the Learning Resources.Compose your initial Discussion post. Week 5, Day 3 Post your initial Discussion post. Week 5, Days 4-5 Review peer Discussion posts.Compose your […]

In the Discussion for this module, you considered the interaction of nurse informaticists with other specialists to ensure successful care. How is that success determined? Patient outcomes and the fulfillment of care goals is one of the major ways that healthcare success is measured. Measuring patient outcomes results in the generation of data that can be used to improve results. Nursing informatics can have a […]

Laureate Education (Producer). (2018). Informatics Tools and Technologies [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author. Learning Objectives Students will: Evaluate healthcare technology trends for data and information in nursing practice and healthcare delivery Analyze challenges and risks inherent in healthcare technology Analyze healthcare technology benefits and risks for data safety, legislation, and patient care Evaluate healthcare technology impact on patient outcomes, efficiencies, and data management Analyze research on the […]

When you wake in the morning, you may reach for your cell phone to reply to a few text or email messages that you missed overnight. On your drive to work, you may stop to refuel your car. Upon your arrival, you might swipe a key card at the door to gain entrance to the facility. And before finally reaching your workstation, you may stop […]

Throughout history, technological advancements have appeared for one purpose before finding applications elsewhere that lead to spikes in its usage and development. The internet, for example, was originally developed to share research before becoming a staple of work and entertainment. But technology—new and repurposed—will undoubtedly continue to be a driver of healthcare information. Informaticists often stay tuned to trends to monitor what the next new […]

New technology—and the application of existing technology—only appears in healthcare settings after careful and significant research. The stakes are high, and new clinical systems need to offer evidence of positive impact on outcomes or efficiencies. Nurse informaticists and healthcare leaders formulate clinical system strategies. As these strategies are often based on technology trends, informaticists and others have then benefited from consulting existing research to inform […]

Assume you are a nurse manager on a unit where a new nursing documentation system is to be implemented. You want to ensure that the system will be usable and acceptable for the nurses impacted. You realize a nurse leader must be on the implementation team. To Prepare: Review the steps of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and reflect on the scenario presented. Consider […]

In the media introduction to this module, it was suggested that you as a nurse have an important role in the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). With a focus on patient care and outcomes, nurses may not always see themselves as contributors to the development of new systems. However, as you may have observed in your own experience, exclusion of nurse contributions when implementing systems […]

Saleema had total hip replacement in March 2015. One week later, the stitches started to bleed. She was concerned and went to the doctor’s office and was told it was a superficial hematoma. The bleeding continued on for three weeks and involved two doctor’s appointments and one trip to the emergency room. She was sent home each time with a diagnosis of a superficial hematoma. […]

Learning Objectives Students will: Analyze how inclusion of the nurse in the purchasing of health information technology systems impacts healthcare organizations Analyze the impact of nurse inclusion on each step of the systems development life cycle   Due By Assignment Week 9, Days 1–2 Read/Watch/Listen to the Learning Resources.Compose your initial Discussion post. Week 9, Day 3 Post your initial Discussion post.Begin to compose your […]

NR-544 Week 1 Collaboration cafe: Applying quality improvement to nursing practice Week #1 Dear Professor and classmates: Describe one patient care scenario where a safety or quality issue is apparent. This can be something you have experienced in your current practice or one you develop for this discussion. Explain the details surrounding the scenario and the impact of the problem smartcustomessays.com Plagiarism Free Papers […]

Welcome to NR-544 Week 3 Discussion on “Medical Errors and Patient Safety.” In this discussion, we will delve into the critical topic of medical errors, their impact on patient safety, and explore strategies to mitigate and prevent such errors within healthcare settings. Understanding the complexities surrounding medical errors is essential for healthcare professionals as we work towards enhancing the quality of care and ensuring the […]

The objective of this assignment is to:   (a) Present instances of quality improvement initiatives or patient safety concerns within any healthcare delivery setting, with a rationale for selecting the issue. (b) Examine the contributing factors to the adverse medical outcome. (c) Apply quality improvement theories and philosophies to a healthcare management project. (d) Demonstrate proficiency in using quality improvement tools in specific scenarios. (e) […]

NR-544 Week 4 Scholarly discussion forum: Risk management and patient safety Case study : Diane was an 80-year-old resident who was returning to the nursing home from the hospital following a left hip fracture on Friday evening. Discussion: NR 544 Risk Management and Patient Safety   Diane was an 80-year-old resident who was returning to the nursing home from the hospital following a left hip […]