Total Points Possible:  175 Requirements Students will login to FierceEMR and FierceHealthIT using the link provided in the reading assignment module for Week 5 and select a   “current/popular” topic of the week that may impact their practice. Students, in a professionally developed paper, will discuss the rationale for choosing the topic, how it will impact practice in a positive or negative manner, citing pros and cons. Include a discussion of how informatics skills and knowledge were used i...

In one of the reading assignments this week you reviewed advance nurse practitioner (APN) roles and the application of project management concepts, one of the major elements of NI, but new to most nurses. What type of application does this have for your practice? Solution: In clinical settings, projects are typically carried out for the purpose of enhancing patient care as well as safety.  Taking this into account, as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (APN), it is critical to have a deep unde...

How do the informatics skills you are now developing/expanding upon and validating help you meet current informatics skills levels? How did the TANIC self-assessment change your impression of your current informatics skill levels? Solution: Informatics plays a fundamental role in nursing practice owing to the fact that it applies to a wide range of clinical settings.  According to Yen, Phillips, Kennedy, and Collins (2017), informatics is widely used in staff scheduling, cost analysis, tre...

Purpose This assignment is designed to help students Develop an appreciation for informatics, basic skills and knowledge required in practice settings.Students will discuss the e-portfolio and it uses, provide examples of items in an e-portfolio along with challenges and future uses. Course Outcomes Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the following ability. Course Outcomes: 4: Exemplify professional values and scholarship to support professional and personal...

Online learning is considered a virtual learning environment (VLE); however, there are other types of VLE that you may have used or heard about. Please discuss one of the following VLE’s and your experience with using it: Virtual simulation Edutainment Three dimensional virtual environment or world Augmented-reality games (ARGs) Virtual Reality devices Then discuss how you, as the advanced practice nurse, would use this in your practice. Solution: In the realm of the nu...

How does the concept of wisdom in nursing informatics compare to the concept of professional nursing judgment? What is DIKW and how do you "use" it in your practice? Solution: Wisdom in nursing informatics and professional nursing judgment are considered critical attributes when it comes to the delivery of patient care.  According to Matney, Avant, and Staggers (2016), wisdom in nursing informatics usually entails the application of knowledge in nursing practice, information science, compu...

Reflect on your own practice. Discuss how informatics is used in your practice. What is your primary area where you would use informatics? Solution: Nursing informatics has over the last couple of years transformed the manner in which nurses administer care in clinical settings. McGonigle, Hunter, Sipes, and Hebda (2014) describe nursing informatics as the integration of information and communication technology concepts in nursing practice. With the advancement in technology in the recent ...

Reflect on the concepts and practices you have learned in NR506 on healthcare systems, politics, and health policy. Read the article that is linked below and share insights as how to make informed decisions on nursing practice and patient outcomes on a global basis.  In addition, state how you will apply what you have learned in this course to your upcoming practicum experience. Solution: This course has played a pivotal role in providing me with relevant knowledge as well as skills regarding ...

Requirements Description of the Assignment This assignment provides a PowerPoint presentation that summarizes the healthcare policy presentation to the elected official. Criteria for Content Overview of healthcare policy in the nursing profession: This section provides an overview of healthcare policy advocacy as it relates to advanced practice. It should contain the following elements: Explanation of how healthcare policy can impact the nursing profession Explanation of ...

Requirements Description of the Assignment For this assignment, the focus is preparation for the presentation to the selected elected official regarding the healthcare concern and the proposed resolution.  A video presentation of the healthcare concern and its proposed resolution will be prepared and presented.  Following completion of this, a written self-evaluation is required. Criteria for Content Video Presentation: Content: The video presentation is to include the following...