NR361 RN Information Systems in Healthcare
Week 1
Collaboration Café
AACN Essentials Self-Assessment
Purpose
The purpose of this Collaboration Café is to reflect on a self-assessment of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) informatics competencies.
Course Outcomes
This Collaboration Café enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO 1: Discuss the theoretical foundations, competencies, professional organizations, and roles related to nursing informatics. (POs 1, 5, 7)
CO 5: Apply ethical, legal, regulatory, and professional standards to the use of information systems and communication technologies. (POs 2, 6)
Due Date
Graded Collaboration Cafés in Weeks 1-7 are due Sunday at 11:59 p.m. MT. For courses with Week 8 graded Collaboration Cafés, the Collaboration Café will close on Saturday at 11:59 p.m. MT. All Week 8 Collaboration Café requirements must be met by this deadline.
Total Points Possible: 50 points
Preparing the Collaboration Café
Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the Collaboration Café. Abide by Chamberlain University's academic integrity policy. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.
Directions
Collaboration Café: Reflect on Knowledge
Step 1: Consider your current level of experience with each of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) informatics competencies. Drag and drop each competency to the box that corresponds with your level of knowledge, skill, and experience.
Step 1 Transcript
Step 2: Answer all questions/criteria below with explanations and detail.?No scholarly sources are required.
Paragraph one: Discuss why it is important for nursing professionals to perform a self-assessment in nursing informatics. How does a self-assessment in nursing informatics support your ability to stay current with evolving technologies and best practices to enhance client care and outcomes?
Paragraph two: Discuss two competencies that you identify as strengths. How do these strengths in informatics contribute to your ability to provide quality client care in your future role as a bachelor-prepared nurse?
Paragraph three: Discuss two competencies that you identify as growth opportunities. Growth in nursing informatics is a continuous process. What two strategies can you use to enhance your nursing informatics knowledge?
Posts should meet the following criteria:
Engage in Meaningful Dialogue: Engage with peers and/or faculty by asking questions and offering new insights, applications, perspectives, information, or implications for practice.
Respond to a peer and/or faculty post.
Provide additional information or clarification in the reply post.
Add depth to the Collaboration Café.
Communicate Professionally: Communicate professionally on all posts.
Communicate clearly and concisely.
Communicate respectfully, civilly, and caringly.
Communicate with minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation.
Participate: Participate during the assigned week. You are expected to meet the minimum participation requirement described below. You will receive a 10% point deduction in a graded discussion if you do not post at least two (2) times on at least two (2) different days during the assigned week.
Post in the Collaboration Café at least two times.
Post in the Collaboration Café on two different days.
Grading
To view the grading criteria/rubric, please click on the 3 dots in the box at the end of the solid gray bar above the Collaboration Café title and then Show Rubric.
NR361 RN Information Systems in Healthcare
Week 2 Discussion
Technology in Healthcare
Purpose
The purpose of this discussion is to explore the impact of health information systems and important considerations to explore when selecting and evaluating technology.
Course Outcomes
This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
• CO 2: Demonstrate how current and emerging information and communication technologies are utilized to address the needs of a diverse population. (POs 3, 4)
• CO 4: Describe evidence-based safety, quality, and decision-making support tools embedded in information and communication technologies (POs 4, 8)
• CO 5: Apply ethical, legal, regulatory, and professional standards to the use of information systems and communication technologies (POs 2, 6)
Due Date
Graded discussions in Weeks 1-7 are due Sunday at 11:59 pm MT. For courses with Week 8 graded discussions, the discussion will close on Saturday at 11:59 p.m. MT. All Week 8 discussion requirements must be met by this deadline.
Total Points Possible: 100 points
Preparing the Discussion
Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the discussion. Abide by Chamberlain University's academic integrity policy. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.
Directions
Discussion: Apply Knowledge
Step 1: Review the scenario below:
• Your healthcare facility is considering implementing a new health information system (HIS). You are on a committee evaluating different systems. As a committee member, you have been assigned to consider the components of a new HIS from different perspectives. Your assigned perspective is based on the first letter of your last name in the chart below.
Last Name Question to Answer
A – G You are assigned to consider the different components of a HIS from a client perspective.
H – Q You are assigned to consider the different components of a HIS from a healthcare provider perspective.
R – Z You are assigned to consider the different components of a HIS from a legal and ethical perspective.
Step 2: Answer the discussion prompts below with explanation and detail.
• Paragraph one: Based upon your assigned perspective, what components are needed in a new HIS? Why are they important?
• Paragraph two: How would your answer in paragraph 1 differ if the healthcare facility serves diverse populations or is in a remote location with limited technology support? What challenges would need to be considered?
• Paragraph three: Discuss the importance of nursing engagement in the planning and selection of healthcare technologies.
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References: Provide complete references for all citations.
Posts should meet the following criteria:
I. Integrate Evidence: Cite at least two sources of evidence in weekly posts.
1. Integrate evidence from assigned reading(s) OR lesson.
2. Integrate evidence from at least one outside scholarly source as directed in the discussion directions.
3. Integrate evidence that supports the discussion.
4. Cite all scholarly sources, reading(s), OR lessons in an in-text citation within the post and include a complete reference at the bottom of the post.
5. Use sources no more than five years old unless they are historical references.
II. Engage in Meaningful Dialogue: Engage with peers and/or faculty by asking questions and offering new insights, applications, perspectives, information, or implications for practice.
1. Respond to a peer and/or faculty post.
2. Provide additional information or clarification in the reply post.
3. Add depth to the discussion.
III. Communicate Professionally: Communicate professionally on all posts.
1. Communicate clearly and concisely.
2. Communicate respectfully, civilly, and caringly.
3. Communicate with minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation.
IV. Participate: Participate during the assigned week. You are expected to meet the minimum participation requirement described below. You will receive a 10% point deduction in a graded discussion if you do not post at least two (2) times on at least two (2) different days during the assigned week.
1. Post in the discussion at least two times.
2. Post in the discussion on two different days.
Grading
To view the grading criteria/rubric, please click on the 3 dots in the box at the end of the solid gray bar above the discussion board title and then Show Rubric.?
NR361 RN Information Systems in Healthcare
Week 4 Discussion
Data Management
Purpose
The purpose of this discussion is to explore the benefits and potential concerns surrounding the implementation of a nationwide healthcare data management system.
Course Outcomes
This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO 3: Explain how data from relevant technology sources informs the delivery of care and institutes change. (POs 2, 4)
CO 4: Describe evidence-based safety, quality, and decision-making support tools embedded in information and communication technologies. (POs 4, 8)
Due Date
Graded discussions in Weeks 1-7 are due Sunday at 11:59 p.m. MT. For courses with Week 8 graded discussions, the discussion will close on Saturday at 11:59 p.m. MT. All Week 8 discussion requirements must be met by this deadline.
Total Points Possible: 100 points
Preparing the Discussion
Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the discussion. Abide by Chamberlain University's academic integrity policy. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.
Directions
Discussion: Apply Knowledge
Step 1: Review the scenario below:
The government is considering a nationwide healthcare data management system so that any care provider can access a client’s data in any location. There are many benefits and concerns with this idea.
Step 2: Answer the discussion prompts below with explanation and detail.
Paragraph one: Discuss at least three benefits of a nationwide healthcare data management system for care providers and clients. Provide at least one scholarly source from the Chamberlain Library to answer the question. Provide an APA in-text citation for the scholarly source
Paragraph two: Discuss at least three concerns of a nationwide healthcare data management system for care providers and clients. Provide at least one scholarly source from the Chamberlain Library to answer the question. Provide an APA in-text citation for the scholarly source.
Paragraph three: Share your opinion of a nationwide healthcare data management system for the United States. Discuss the reasoning for your opinion. How do you envision the integration of a nationwide healthcare data management system impacting your daily nursing practice and the overall efficiency of your healthcare organization?
References: Provide complete references for all citations.
Posts should meet the following criteria:
Integrate Evidence: Cite at least two sources of evidence in weekly posts.
Integrate evidence from assigned reading(s) OR lesson.
Integrate evidence from at least one outside scholarly source as directed in the discussion directions.
Integrate evidence that supports the discussion.
Cite all scholarly sources, reading(s), OR lessons in an in-text citation within the post and include a complete reference at the bottom of the post.
Use sources no more than five years old unless they are historical references.
Engage in Meaningful Dialogue: Engage with peers and/or faculty by asking questions and offering new insights, applications, perspectives, information, or implications for practice.
Respond to a peer and/or faculty post.
Provide additional information or clarification in the reply post.
Add depth to the discussion.
Communicate Professionally: Communicate professionally on all posts.
Communicate clearly and concisely.
Communicate respectfully, civilly, and caringly.
Communicate with minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation.
Participate: Participate during the assigned week. You are expected to meet the minimum participation requirement described below. You will receive a 10% point deduction in a graded discussion if you do not post at least two (2) times on at least two (2) different days during the assigned week.
Post in the discussion at least two times.
Post in the discussion on two different days.
Grading
To view the grading criteria/rubric, please click on the 3 dots in the box at the end of the solid gray bar above the discussion board title and then Show Rubric.?
NR361 RN Information Systems in Healthcare
Week 7 Discussion
Quality and Safety in Healthcare Informatics
Purpose
The purpose of this discussion is to explore the importance of quality and safety in healthcare informatics.
Course Outcomes
This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO 4: Describe evidence-based safety, quality, and decision-making support tools embedded in information and communication technologies. (POs 4, 8)
Due Date
Graded discussions in Weeks 1-7 are due Sunday at 11:59 pm MT. For courses with Week 8 graded discussions, the discussion will close on Saturday at 11:59 p.m. MT. All Week 8 discussion requirements must be met by this deadline.
Total Points Possible
This discussion is worth a total of 100 points.
Preparing the Discussion
Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the discussion. Abide by Chamberlain University's academic integrity policy. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.
Directions
Discussion: Apply Knowledge
Step 1: Watch the Patient Safety Movement videoLinks to an external site..
Step 2: Answer the discussion prompts below with explanation and detail.
Paragraph one: Discuss one quality and safety issue you observed while watching the video and explain the impact of this issue.
Paragraph two: Discuss how the role of technology helped or hindered the quality and safety issue you identified.
Paragraph three: Discuss one information and communication technology policy that should be enacted to prevent the selected quality and safety issue.
References: Provide complete references for all citations.
Posts should meet the following criteria:
Integrate Evidence: Cite at least two sources of evidence in weekly posts.
Integrate evidence from assigned reading(s) OR lesson.
Integrate evidence from at least one outside scholarly source as directed in the discussion directions.
Integrate evidence that supports the discussion.
Cite all scholarly sources, reading(s) OR lessons in an in-text citation within the post and include a complete reference at the bottom of the post.
Use sources no more than five years old unless they are historical references.
Engage in Meaningful Dialogue: Engage with peers and/or faculty by asking questions, and offering new insights, applications, perspectives, information, or implications for practice.
Respond to a peer and/or faculty post.
Provide additional information or clarification in the reply post.
Add depth to the discussion.
Communicate Professionally: Communicate professionally on all posts.
Communicate clearly and concisely.
Communicate respectfully, civilly, and caringly.
Communicate with minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation.
Participate: Participate during the assigned week. You are expected to meet the minimum participation requirement described below. You will receive a 10% point deduction in a graded discussion if you do not post at least two (2) times on at least two (2) different days during the assigned week.
Post in the discussion at least two times.
Post in the discussion on two different days.
Grading
To view the grading criteria/rubric, please click on the 3 dots in the box at the end of the solid gray bar above the discussion board title and then Show Rubric.
NR361 RN Information Systems in Healthcare
Week 8
Reflect on Knowledge
Collaboration Café
Purpose
The purpose of this collaboration café is to reflect on course outcomes, program outcomes, and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials to expand self-awareness, identify knowledge gaps, and assess learning goals.
Course Outcomes
This collaboration café enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO 1: Discuss the theoretical foundations, competencies, professional organizations, and roles related to nursing informatics (POs 1, 5, 7)
CO 2: Demonstrate how current and emerging information and communication technologies are utilized to address the needs of a diverse population. (POs 3, 4)
CO 3: Explain how data from relevant technology sources informs the delivery of care and institutes change. (POs 2, 4)
CO 4: Describe evidence-based safety, quality, and decision-making support tools embedded in information and communication technologies (POs 4, 8)
CO 5: Apply ethical, legal, regulatory, and professional standards to the use of information systems and communication technologies (POs 2, 6)
Due Date
Graded collaboration cafés in Weeks 1-7 are due Sunday at 11:59 p.m. MT. For courses with Week 8 graded collaboration cafés, the collaboration café will close on Saturday at 11:59 p.m. MT. All Week 8 collaboration café requirements must be met by this deadline.
Total Points Possible
This collaboration café is worth a total of 50 points.
Preparing the Collaboration Café
Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the collaboration café. Abide by Chamberlain University's academic integrity policy. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.
Directions
Collaboration Café: Reflect on Knowledge
Step 1: Reflect on your learning experience in this course. Answer all questions/criteria below with explanations and detail.?No scholarly sources are required.
Paragraph one: Reflect on your learning experience in this course. How do you envision using the concepts learned in this course in your future nursing practice as a baccalaureate-prepared nurse?
Paragraph two: Examine the following program outcomes. Select one and reflect on how your learning in the course assisted in helping to achieve that outcome.
PO?3: Communicates effectively with patient populations and other healthcare providers in managing the healthcare of individuals, families, aggregates and communities.
PO 5: Demonstrates responsibility for continued personal and professional development through enrollment in graduate education, continuing education degree programs, professional reading and participation in professional organizations and community service.
PO 6: Implements professional nursing standards by practicing within the legal definitions of nursing practice and acts in accordance with the nursing code of ethics and American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of practice.
Paragraph three: Consider your experience level with each of the American Association of College of Nursing (AACN) informatics competencies upon course completion. Drag and drop each competency to the box corresponding to your knowledge, skill, and experience level. Reflect on how your learning in the course assisted in achieving one Domain 8 competency.
Domain 8 Experience Transcript
Posts should meet the following criteria:
Engage in Meaningful Dialogue: Engage with peers and/or faculty by asking questions, and offering new insights, applications, perspectives, information, or implications for practice.
Respond to a peer and/or faculty post.
Provide additional information or clarification in the reply post.
Add depth to the collaboration café.
Communicate Professionally: Communicate professionally on all posts.
Communicate clearly and concisely.
Communicate respectfully, civilly, and caringly.
Communicate with minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation.
Participate: Participate during the assigned week. You are expected to meet the minimum participation requirement described below. You will receive a 10% point deduction in a graded discussion if you do not post at least two (2) times on at least two (2) different days during the assigned week.
Post in the collaboration café at least two times.
Post in the collaboration café on two different days.
Grading
To view the grading criteria/rubric, please click on the 3 dots in the box at the end of the solid gray bar above the collaboration café title and then Show Rubric.
