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Module Two

In this module, you will continue reflecting on the Foundation of Knowledge concepts as you address the points in Discussion 1. You will also focus on an introduction to information science, cognitive informatics, and healthcare information systems. 

 

Overall Topics

• Cognitive Informatics
• Healthcare Information Systems
• Software, hardware

Learning Assignments

1. 5th ed McGonigle, & Mastrian, Chapters 3 and 4 

2. Change related to informatics is an important issue for the nurse leader to consider.  View this video:  Kotter’s 8 step Change Model at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKXuTMfcO5c

3. Apply what you’ve learned in the learning assignments from Modules 1 and 2 to answer the questions in Discussion 1. Read through the discussion post grading rubric in your syllabus to be sure you are thorough in all of your posts. Be sure to answer all the questions in discussion 1.

Items Due

1. Complete Discussion 1 initial post by Thursday at 11:59 pm and at least 2 peer reply posts by Sunday at 11:59 pm.

Module Learning Outcomes

This module will be addressing the following learning outcomes:

1. Explain data acquisition or input and processing or retrieval, analysis, and synthesis of data.
2. Describe the essential components of computer systems including hardware and software.
3. Analyze how computer systems function as tools for managing information and generating knowledge.
4. Describe cognitive science.
5. Describe cognitive informatics.