Nursing Informatics Assignment Paper
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NR-512 NURSING INFORMATICS
Readings are as follows:
McGonigle, D. & Mastrian, K. (2015). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge (3rd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett.
•Chapter 7: Informatics Roles and the Knowledge Work of Nursing
References
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). (n.d.). Crosswalk of the master’s essentials with the baccalaureate and DNP essentials. Retrieved from http://www.aacn.nche.edu/faculty/faculty-tool-kits/masters-essentials/Crosswalk-of-Masters.pdf
American Association of Colleges of Nursing QSEN Consortium. (2012). Graduate-level QSEN competencies: Knowledge, skills and attitudes. Retrieved from http://www.aacn.nche.edu/faculty/qsen/competencies.pdf
Institute of Medicine (IOM). (2011). The future of nursing: Leading change, advancing health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
McGonigle, D. & Mastrian, K. (2015). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge (3rd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.
Reay, T., Goodrick, E., Casebeer, A., & Hinings, C. R. (2013). Legitimizing new practices in primary health care. Health Care Management Review, 38(1), 9–19. doi: 10.1097/HMR.0b013e31824501b6
Scott, E. S. & Miles, J. (2013). Advancing leadership capacity in nursing. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 37(1), 77–82. doi:10.1097/NAQ.0b013e3182751998
The TIGER Initiative. (2013). About TIGER: TIGER Vision Statement. Retrieved from http://www.thetigerinitiative.org/about.aspx
The TIGER Initiative. (n.d.). Revolutionary leadership driving healthcare innovation: The TIGER leadership development collaborative report. Retrieved from http://www.thetigerinitiative.org/docs/TigerReport_RevolutionaryLeadership.pdf
The TIGER Initiative. (n.d.). Transforming education for an informatics agenda: TIGER education and faculty development collaborative. Retrieved from http://www.thetigerinitiative.org/docs/TigerReport_EducationFacultyDevelopment_000.pdf
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Discussion- Reflection on Nursing Informatics Competencies (graded)
Reflect on your self-assessment completed in Week 1. How do your current competencies compare to discussions of NI competencies in the published, scholarly literature?
Hello NR 512 nurses! Welcome to the week 4 discussion and exploration of nursing informatics competencies. You all are somewhat familiar with these already as you completed the TIGER competencies in week 1. We are going to dig a bit deeper this week and apply evidence to our discussion.
The course outcome guiding our discussion this week is:
CO #5: Explore various nurse roles, competencies, and skills in informatics. (POs 2, 11)
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This week, reflect on your self-assessment completed in Week 1. The question this week is, “Reflect on your self-assessment completed in Week 1. How do your current competencies compare to discussions of NI competencies in the published, scholarly literature?”
In order to fully respond to this question you need to COMPARE your current competencies compare to discussions of Nursing Informatics competencies in the published, scholarly literature. A comparison notes either similarities, or similarities and differences. You might consider comparing by using either the block method or point-by-point method (you can Google these terms to see how they might be used) or any other way you find most effective.
Some other things to consider as you create your post: Have you seen any impact from your current competencies in your daily practice or perhaps even in your continuing work toward your graduate degree? Is there enough literature out there or does more research need to be done in this area? What are your strengths, weaknesses, and where you would like to focus your learning in technology and nursing informatics?
Name: Sophia David
SELF ASSESSMENT OF TIGER NURSING
INFORMATICS COMPETENCIES
For each statement below, please rank your level of competence
Clinical Information Management
Novice Competent Proficient Expert
Capture data and information related to clinical care
0
0
x 0
Update data and information 0
x 0
0
Display on a screen 0
0
x 0
Print standardized (pre-formatted) reports 0
0
x 0
Demonstrate procedures that assure confidentiality
of protected patient health information (PHI) 0
x 0
0
Demonstrate procedures for maintaining security of PHI 0
x 0
0
Demonstrate procedures to maintain security of organizational information 0
0
x 0
Find information stored in the HIS to guide patient care (guidelines, standardized plans of care, protocols, etc.) 0
0
x 0
Communicate electronically with others, such as colleagues 0
0
x 0
Information Literacy
Novice Competent Proficient Expert
Determine the nature and extent of the information needed 0
x 0
0
Describe information need through key concepts and terms 0
0
x 0
Identify keywords, synonyms, and related terms for the information needed 0
0
x 0
Describe the available proprietary information systems (CINAHL, EBSCO, etc.) 0
x 0
0
Determine the most appropriate methods for accessing information electronically : search engines, interfaces (the database screens), and content available through a given system 0
x 0
0
State the risks and constraints of searching the Internet for needed evidence-based information 0
x 0
0
Use appropriate search language and parameters for selected system 0
x 0
0
Assess the quantity, quality, and relevance of the search results to determine whether alternative information retrieval systems or investigative methods should be utilized 0
0
x 0
Evaluate information and its sources critically and incorporates selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system 0
x 0
0
Identify verbatim material that can be appropriately quoted x 0
0
0
Restate in your own words main concepts from a source 0
x 0
0
Compare information from various sources to evaluate reliability, validity, accuracy, authority, timeliness, and point of view or bias 0
0
x 0
Judge the scholarly nature of a source such as: physical appearance, advertising, peer review, references, footnotes) 0
0
x 0
Analyze the structure and logic of supporting arguments or methods 0
0
x 0
Determine the value added by the new information 0
x 0
0
Synthesize conclusions based upon information gathered 0
x 0
0
Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose individually or as a member of a group 0
x 0
0
Articulate knowledge and skills transferred from prior experiences to meet information-need purpose 0
x 0
0
Manipulate digital text, images, and data to transfer from original source into new context 0
0
x 0
Evaluate outcomes of the use of information 0
x 0
0
Describe privacy and security of information 0
x 0
0
Explain free versus fee-based access to information 0
x 0
0
Use approved passwords and other forms of ID for access to information resources 0
x 0
0
Describe how to preserve the integrity of information resources, equipment, systems and facilities 0
0
x 0
Obtain, store, and disseminate text, data, images, or sounds legally 0
0
x 0
Basic Computer Competencies
Novice Competent Proficient Expert
Describe the concepts of uploading and downloading 0
0
x 0
Activate a hyperlink x 0
0
0
Define the term e-learning 0
x 0
0
Name options for recycling computer components, printer cartridges and paper 0
x 0
0
Name ways to protect my computer and information 0
0
x 0
Start the computer and log on securely using a user name and password 0
0
0
x
Restart the computer using an appropriate routine 0
0
0
x
Shut down a non-responding application 0
0
x 0
Shut down the computer using an appropriate routine 0
0
0
x
Use available Help functions 0
0
x 0
View the computer’s basic system information 0
0
0
x
Create a desktop icon 0
0
x 0
Collapse, expand, restore, resize, move, close a window 0
0
x 0
Create a folder and subfolder 0
0
x 0
Identify common file types 0
x 0
0
Use a text editing application 0
x 0
0
Sort files 0
x 0
0
Rename files, folders 0
0
x 0
Move files, folders between folders and between drives 0
x 0
0
Restore files, folders from the recycle bin/wastebasket/trash 0
0
x 0
Use anti-virus software to scan specific drives, folders, files 0
0
x 0
Change the default printer from an installed-printer list 0
x 0
0
Open an application 0
x 0
0
Create a new file 0
x 0
0
Save a file to a location on a drive 0
0
x 0
Close an application 0
0
x 0
Open a file 0
0
x 0
Close a file 0
0
x 0
Switch between open files 0
0
x 0
Copy and paste content between files 0
0
0
x
Display/ hide built-in toolbars 0
0
0
x
Identify risks associated with online 0
0
x 0
Display a web page in a new window, tab. 0
0
0
x
Discuss the main benefits of instant messaging 0
0
x 0
Recognize examples of social networking websites, Internet forums, chat rooms, online computer games 0
0
0
x
Recognize attempted phishing 0
x 0
0
Explain the importance of network etiquette (netiquette) 0
0
x 0
Identify possible problems when sending file attachments 0
0
x 0
Complete the To, Copy (Cc), Blind copy (Bcc), and subject fields in email 0
0
0
x
Insert, remove a file attachment 0
0
0
x
Save a draft of an e-mail 0
0
0
x
Use a spell-checking tool and correct spelling errors 0
0
0
x
Send an e-mail, send an e-mail with a low, high priority. 0
0
0
x
Use the reply, reply to all function 0
0
0
x
Forward an e-mail 0
0
0
x
Add, remove message inbox headings like: sender, subject, date received 0
0
x 0
Apply a setting to reply with, without original message insertion 0
0
x 0
Flag an e-mail. Remove a flag mark from an e-mail 0
0
0
x
Identify an e-mail as read, unread. Mark an e-mail as unread, read 0
0
0
x
Search for an e-mail by sender, subject, e-mail content 0
0
0
x
Add contact details to an address book. Delete contact details from an address book 0
0
0
x
SAMPLE ANSWER
Nursing Informatics
There is a number of nursing informatics competencies. These include overarching competency; knowledge and information management; regulatory and professional accountability; and communication and information technologies. Evidently, I am not competent in some of these competencies as I still am incompetent in some of their indicators. In relation to overarching competency, I am able to use communication and information technologies for supporting information synthesis based on regulatory and professional standard in client or patient care delivery (Saba & McCormick, 2015, 38).
Although I am able to use many of the indicators related to knowledge and information management which helps support evidence-based patient care delivery, I have challenges critically evaluating information and data from different sources including relevant websites, practice guidelines, databases, clinical applications and experts, and this hinders proper nursing care delivery as some aspects are missed. One of the indicators for regulatory and professional accountability is recognizing the need to involve nurses in the selection, design, evaluation, and implementation of systems and applications in healthcare (McGonigle & Mastrian, 2012, 19). However, I have not yet been able to be involved adequately, and this makes me feel that I am somehow not sufficiently part of the system. In relation to the communication and information technologies competency, although I can identify the various technologies, demonstrating appropriate use is a challenge since some are not in the department I work in. therefore, while pursuing the graduate degree, I still need to do a lot for total competency to be demonstrated. This will also ensure that I am able to practice professionally and competently in my practice, something that I doubt I am doing correctly at the moment (Mcbride, 2015, 29).
There is a need for more research in this area since there are inconsistencies and the current literature dates a few years back. I am competent in many of the competencies’ indicators but as noted above, there are some where improvements are needed. I have a deep desire to familiarize myself with the various technologies including EMR, HER (electronic health records), point of care systems, devices for monitoring fetal heart, telehomecare, hemodynamic monitoring, and capillary blood glucose (Baker, 2012, 34). I addition, I need to be competent with the decision support tools like critical pathways, clinical reminders and alerts, as well as web-based clinical practice guides. This will promote a practice with safe patient care and clinical judgment.
References
Baker, J. D. (2012). Nursing informatics. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders.
Mcbride, S. (2015). Nursing informatics for the advanced practice nurse: Patient safety, quality, outcomes, and … interprofessionalism. Place of publication not identified: Springer Publishing.
McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2012). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Saba, V., & McCormick, K. (2015). Essentials of Nursing Informatics, 6th Edition. New York, N.Y: McGraw-Hill Education.
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