nursing infomatics paper

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Title of Paper

Student’s Full Name

Walden University

Course Number, Section, and Title

(Example: NURS 3010 Section 01, Information Management in Nursing and Healthcare)

Month, Day, Year

(enter the date submitted to instructor)

The Nurse as a Knowledge Worker - due by Day 7 of Week 2

 

For this Application Assignment, write a 3- to 4-page paper on the concept of nurses as knowledge workers using the following guidelines and evaluation criteria. Use the headings below for each section. Use a minimum of three references from the professional nursing literature in the assigned course readings and other references in the Walden Library. If they are relevant, you may use one or two professional web sites in addition to the literature references.

Begin this paper with a brief paragraph that provides an overview of the assignment and its purpose. There is no separate heading for this paragraph; the heading for this paragraph is the same as the title of the paper. This paragraph will be about 2-3 sentences. The last sentence in this paragraph is a sentence that begins "The purpose of this paper is to ¨. This paragraph is worth 20 points.

Work environment and managing knowledge - 40 points

 

Select one of the following nursing work environments: clinical, education, administration, or research. Describe how nurses manage knowledge in the context of that work environment. This section is one paragraph.

Managing change in workflow - 40 points

Consider how you have managed change in your work flow as a result of using some form of computer-based information technology. This section is 1-2 paragraphs.

Current use of information technology - 40 points

Provide at least one example of an information technology you use today that you previously did not utilize (perhaps last year or in a previous employment). Discuss at least two ways in which this information technology has impacted your practice of nursing. If you do not use any computer-based information technology in your practice, review the media presentation and readings for this week and select at least one type of computer-based information technology and discuss how you would use this technology, and how this technology could influence your work. This section is1- 2 paragraphs.

 

Impact of information technology on the nursing profession - 40 points

Provide an analysis of how information technology impacts the profession of nursing. This section is 1-2 paragraphs.

Summary - 20 points

End the paper with a one-paragraph summary of the main points of the paper.

Format/style

Proofread the paper as described in the tips for success in this course and correct any typos, grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, or APA format errors before submitting your paper in the Dropbox. Up to 40 points can be deducted from the grade for this assignment for these types of errors, or for not using at least the minimum number of required references.

Total points for assignment = 200 points. When completed, save the assignment as APP2+last name+your first initial.doc. For example, Sally Ride's Week 2 Application Assignment would be named "APP2RideS.doc." Submit this assignment via the Dropbox. Use the Submit an Assignment link, choose the Week 2: Application basket, then add your Application as an attachment.

The Influence of Ethical Issues on Information Technology Usage - due by Day 7 of Week 3

 

For this Application Assignment, write a 3- to 4-page paper addressing legal, regulatory, and ethical issues of information systems in nursing. Use the headings below for each section. Use a minimum of four references from the professional nursing literature in the assigned course readings and other references in the Walden Library. If they are relevant, you may use one or two professional web sites in addition to the literature references.

Begin this paper with a brief paragraph that provides an overview of the assignment and its purpose. There is no separate heading for this paragraph; the heading for this paragraph is the same as the title of the paper. This paragraph will be about 2-3 sentences. The last sentence in this paragraph is a sentence that begins "The purpose of this paper is to ¨. This paragraph is worth 20 points.

Importance of ethical, legal, and regulatory issues and information technology - 40 points

Discuss at least two reasons for the importance of these areas in using information technology in nursing and health care. This section is 2 paragraphs.

Ethical issues and using information systems in nursing - 40 points

 

Discuss at least two ethical issues related to adopting and using information systems in nursing. This section is 2 paragraphs.

Legislation and information systems - 40 points

Describe the role of legislation in the regulation and adoption of information systems in nursing and health care. This section is 1-2 paragraphs.

Impact of specific legislation - 40 points

Explain the impact and implications of HIPAA and the Veterans Benefits Health Care and Information Technology Act on patient-care practices. This section is 1- 2 paragraphs.

Summary - 20 points

End the paper with a one-paragraph summary of the main points of the paper.

Format/style

Proofread the paper as described in the tips for success in this course and correct any typos, grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, or APA format errors before submitting your paper in the Dropbox. Up to 40 points can be deducted from the grade for this assignment for these types of errors, or for not using at least the minimum number of required references.

Total points for assignment = 200 points. When completed, save the assignment as APP3+last name+your first initial.doc. For example, Sally Ride's Week 3 Application Assignment would be named "APP3RideS.doc." Submit this assignment via the Dropbox. Use the Submit an Assignment link, choose the Week 3: Application basket, then add your Application as an attachment.

Using Information Technology to Improve Patient Safety and Quality of Nursing Care - due by Day 7 of Week 5

 

For this Application Assignment, write a 3-4 page paper reflecting on what you have learned about the issues of data quality, patient safety, and access to health care in relation to information technology. Use the headings below for each section. Use a minimum of five references from the professional nursing literature in the assigned course readings and other references in the Walden Library. If they are relevant, you may use one or two professional web sites in addition to the literature references.

Begin this paper with a brief paragraph that provides an overview of the assignment and its purpose. There is no separate heading for this paragraph; the heading for this paragraph is the same as the title of the paper. This paragraph will be about 2-3 sentences. The last sentence in this paragraph is a sentence that begins "The purpose of this paper is to ¨. This paragraph is worth 20 points.

Data accuracy and safety - 60 points

Describe at least two strategies that are used to ensure the accuracy and safety of data entered into information systems used in nursing practice. This section is 2 paragraphs.

Data integrity - 40 points

Explain the importance of data integrity to healthcare institutions. This section is 1- 2 paragraphs.

Contributions of information technology - 60 points

Describe at least two ways in which information technology contributes to patient safety and to access to health care. This section is 2 paragraphs.

Summary - 20 points

End the paper with a one-paragraph summary of the main points of the paper.

Format/style

Proofread the paper as described in the tips for success in this course and correct any typos, grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, or APA format errors before submitting your paper in the Dropbox. Up to 40 points can be deducted from the grade for this assignment for these types of errors, or for not using at least the minimum number of required references.

Total points for assignment = 200 points. When completed, save the assignment as APP5+last name+your first initial.doc. For example, Sally Ride's Week 5 Application Assignment would be named "APP5RideS.doc." Submit this assignment via the Dropbox. Use the Submit an Assignment link, choose the Week 5: Application basket, then add your Application as an attachment.