NURS 8210 WEEK 2 DISCUSSION 2: IMPORTANT TERMINOLOGY AND CONCEPTS
NURS 8210 WEEK 2 DISCUSSION 2: IMPORTANT TERMINOLOGY AND CONCEPTS
The field of nursing requires an understanding of many terms and concepts. You may find there are some you are familiar with, and you may find you are learning something new every day. How might the exploration of nursing informatics terms and concepts help you improve your practice? What is required to stay up to date with new terminology and concepts in the field? How might you approach the ever-changing landscape of nursing practice as it relates to information technology?
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For this Discussion, you will focus on two selected terms to explore their impact on nursing practice. You will also explore barriers and non-functionality related to your selected terms. Consider your specific experience and nursing practice to share with your colleagues.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES
LEARNING RESOURCES
Required Readings
Sipes, C. (2020). Project management for the advanced practice nurse (2nd ed.). Springer Publishing.
Chapter 8, “Case Studies: Applying Project Management Concepts and Tools” (pp. 190–210)
Chapter 3, “Design/Initiation: Project Management—Phase 1”
(pp. 50–74)
“SWOT” (p. 165)
American Nurses Association. (2015). Nursing informaticsLinks to an external site.: Scope and standards of practice (2nd ed.).
“Metastructures, Concepts, and Tools of Nursing Informatics” (pp. 2–6)
“Professional Practice Areas for Nursing Informatics” (pp. 7-9)
“Standard 3: Outcomes Identification” (p. 71)
“Standard 4: Planning” (p. 72)
Eby, K. (2017). The complete glossary of project management terminologyLinks to an external site.. Smartsheet. https://www.smartsheet.com/complete-glossary-project-management-terminology
HealthIT.gov. (n.d.). Health information technology advisory committeeLinks to an external site. (HITAC). https://www.healthit.gov/hitac/committees/health-information-technology-advisory-committee-hitac
Howarth, M. L., Probyn, J. E., & Maz, J. (2017). Project management techniques to maximise success with research. British Journal of Cardiac Nursing Download British Journal of Cardiac Nursing, 12(3), 116–119. doi:10.12968/bjca.2017.12.3.116
Project management techniques to maximise success with research by Howarth, M. L., Probyn, J. E., & Maz, J., in British Journal of Cardiac Nursing, Vol. 12 /Issue 3. Copyright 2017 by MA Healthcare. Reprinted by permission of MA Healthcare via the Copyright Clearance Center.
Marcilly, R., Schiro, J., Beuscart-Zéphir, M. C., & Magrabi, F. (2019). Building usability knowledge for health information technology: A usability-oriented analysis of incident reportsLinks to an external site.. Applied Clinical Informatics, 10(3), 395–408. doi:10.1055/s-0039-1691841
Nøhr, C., Kuziemsky, C. E., Elkin, P. L., Marcilly, R., & Pelayo, S. (2019). Sustainable health informatics: Health informaticians as alchemistsLinks to an external site.. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 265, 3–11. doi:10.3233/SHTI190129
Powell, K. R., & Alexander, G. L. (2019). Mitigating barriers to interoperability in health careLinks to an external site.. Online Journal of Nursing Informatics, 23(2). https://www.himss.org/resources/mitigating-barriers-interoperability-health-care
Rew, L., Cauvin, S., Cengiz, A., Pretorius, K., & Johnson, K. (2020). Application of project management tools and techniques to support nursing intervention researchLinks to an external site.. Nursing Outlook, 68(4), 396–405. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2020.01.007
Riol, H., & Thuillier, D. (2015). Project management for academic research projects: Balancing structure and flexibility Download Project management for academic research projects: Balancing structure and flexibility. International Journal of Project Organisation and Management, 7(3), 251–269. doi:10.1504/IJPOM.2015.070792
Project management for academic research projects: Balancing structure and fliexibility by Riol, H., & Thuillier, D., in International Journal of Project Organisation and Management, Vol. 7 /Issue 3. Copyright 2015 by INDERSCIENCE ENTERPRISES LTD. Reprinted by permission of INDERSCIENCE ENTERPRISES LTD via the Copyright Clearance Center.
Staggers, N., Elias, B. L., Makar, E. D., & Alexander, G. L. (2018). The imperative of solving nurses’ usability problems with health information technologyLinks to an external site.. The Journal of Nursing Administration, 48(4), 191–196. doi:10.1097/NNA.0000000000000598
Required Media
virtualstrategist. (2016, October 19). How to perform a SWOT AnalysisLinks to an external site. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_6AVRGLXGA
Optional Resources
Van de Velde, S., Kunnamo, I., Roshanov, P., Kortteisto, T., Aertgeerts, B., Vandvik, P. O., Flottorp, S., & GUIDES expert panel. (2018). The GUIDES checklist: Development of a tool to improve the successful use of guideline-based computerised clinical decision supportLinks to an external site.. Implementation Science. https://implementationscience.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13012-018-0772-3
TO PREPARE
Review the Learning Resources for this week and select one term from the following to focus on for this Discussion.
Usability
Interoperability
Decision Support
Sustainability
Reflect on the meaning and application of the context of these terms and consider their importance for informational technology and nursing practice.
BY DAY 4 OF WEEK 2
Post and define the one term you selected explain how you this informatics term is being used in your own practice or in the daily life of your patients? Provide an example.
BY DAY 6 OF WEEK 2
Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses and respond to at least two of your colleagues on two different days who selected different terms than you. Expand upon your colleague’s posting or offer an alternative perspective.
NURS_8210_Week2_Discussion2_Rubric
NURS_8210_Week2_Discussion2_Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRESPONSIVENESS TO DISCUSSION QUESTION (20 possible points) Discussion post minimum requirements: The original posting must be completed by Day 3 at 10:59 pm CT. Two response postings to two different peer original posts, on two different days, are required by Day 6 at 10:59 pm CT. Faculty member inquiries require responses, which are not included in the peer posts. Your Discussion Board postings should be written in Standard Academic English and follow APA 7 style for format and grammar as closely as possible given the constraints of the online platform. Be sure to support the postings with specific citations from this week’s learning resources as well as resources available through the Walden University library and other credible online resources (guidelines, expert opinions etc.)
20 to >19.0 pts
Excellent
• Discussion postings and responses are responsive to and exceed the requirements of the Discussion instructions. • The student responds to the question/s being asked or the prompt/s provided. Goes beyond what is required in some meaningful way (e.g., the post contributes a new dimension, unearths something unanticipated) • Demonstrates that the student has read, viewed, and considered a variety of learning resources, as well as resources available through the Walden University library and other credible online resources (guidelines, expert opinions etc.) • Exceeds the minimum requirements for discussion posts.
19 to >15.0 pts
Good
• Discussion postings and responses are responsive to and meet the requirements of the Discussion instructions. • The student responds to the question/s being asked or the prompt/s provided. • Demonstrates that the student has read, viewed, and considered a variety of learning resources, as well as resources available through the Walden University library and other credible online resources (guidelines, expert opinions etc.) • Meets the minimum requirements for discussion posts.
15 to >12.0 pts
Fair
• Discussion postings and responses are somewhat responsive to the requirements of the Discussion instructions. • The student may not clearly address the objectives of the discussion or the question/s or prompt/s. • Minimally demonstrates that the student has read, viewed, and considered a variety of learning resources, as well as resources available through the Walden University library and other credible online resources (guidelines, expert opinions etc.) • Does not meet the minimum requirements for discussion posts; has not posted by the due date at least in part.
12 to >0 pts
Poor
• Discussion postings and responses are unresponsive to the requirements of the Discussion instructions. • Does not clearly address the objectives of the discussion or the question/s or prompt/s. • Does not demonstrate that the student has read, viewed, and considered a variety of learning resources, as well as resources available through the Walden University library and other credible online resources (guidelines, expert opinions etc.) • Does not meet the requirements for discussion posts; has not posted by the due date and did not discuss late post timing with faculty.
20 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCONTENT REFLECTION and MASTERY: Initial Post (30 possible points)
30 to >29.0 pts
Excellent
Initial Discussion posting: • Post demonstrates mastery and thoughtful/accurate application of content and/or strategies presented in the course. • Posts are substantive and reflective, with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings and current credible evidence. • Initial post is supported by 3 or more relevant examples and research/evidence from a variety of scholarly sources including course and outside readings.
29 to >23.0 pts
Good
Initial Discussion posting: • Posts demonstrate some mastery and application of content, applicable skills, or strategies presented in the course. • Posts are substantive and reflective, with analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings and current credible evidence. • Initial post is supported by 3 or more relevant examples and research/evidence from a variety of scholarly sources including course and outside readings.
23 to >18.0 pts
Fair
Initial Discussion posting: • Post may lack in depth, reflection, analysis, or synthesis but rely more on anecdotal than scholarly evidence. • Posts demonstrate minimal understanding of concepts and issues presented in the course, and, although generally accurate, display some omissions and/or errors. • There is a lack of support from relevant scholarly research/evidence.
18 to >0 pts
Poor
Initial Discussion posting: • Post lacks in substance, reflection, analysis, or synthesis. • Posts do not generalize, extend thinking or evaluate concepts and issues within the topic or context of the discussion. • Relevant examples and scholarly resources are not provided.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCONTRIBUTION TO THE DISCUSSION: First Response (20 possible points)
20 to >19.0 pts
Excellent
Discussion response: • Significantly contributes to the quality of the discussion/interaction and thinking and learning. • Provides rich and relevant examples and thought-provoking ideas that demonstrates new perspectives, and synthesis of ideas supported by the literature. • Scholarly sources are correctly cited and formatted. • First response is supported by 2 or more relevant examples and research/evidence from a variety of scholarly sources including course and outside readings. • Responds to questions posed by faculty.
19 to >15.0 pts
Good
Discussion response: • Contributes to the quality of the interaction/discussion and learning. • Provides relevant examples and/or thought-provoking ideas • Scholarly sources are correctly cited and formatted. • First response is supported by 2 or more relevant examples and research/evidence from a variety of scholarly sources including course and outside readings. • Responds to questions posed by faculty.
15 to >12.0 pts
Fair
Discussion response: • Minimally contributes to the quality of the interaction/discussion and learning. • Provides few examples to support thoughts. • Information provided lacks evidence of critical thinking or synthesis of ideas. • There is a lack of support from relevant scholarly research/evidence. • No response to questions posed by faculty.
12 to >0 pts
Poor
Discussion response: • Does not contribute to the quality of the interaction/discussion and learning. • Lacks relevant examples or ideas. • There is a lack of support from relevant scholarly research/evidence. • No response to questions posed by faculty.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCONTRIBUTION TO THE DISCUSSION: Second Response (20 possible points)
20 to >19.0 pts
Excellent
Discussion response: • Significantly contributes to the quality of the discussion/interaction and thinking and learning. • Provides relevant examples and thought-provoking ideas that demonstrates new perspectives, and extensive synthesis of ideas supported by the literature. • Second response is supported by 2 or more relevant examples and research/evidence from a variety of scholarly sources including course and outside readings. • Scholarly sources are correctly cited and formatted. • Responds to questions posed by faculty.
19 to >15.0 pts
Good
Discussion response: • Contributes to the quality of the interaction/discussion and learning. • Provides relevant examples and/or thought-provoking ideas • Second response is supported by 2 or more relevant examples and research/evidence from a variety of scholarly sources including course and outside readings. • Scholarly sources are correctly cited and formatted. • Responds to questions posed by faculty.
15 to >12.0 pts
Fair
Discussion response: • Minimally contributes to the quality of the interaction/discussion and learning. • Provides few examples to support thoughts. • Information provided lacks evidence of critical thinking or synthesis of ideas. • Minimal scholarly sources provided to support post. • Does not respond to questions posed by faculty.
12 to >0 pts
Poor
Discussion response: • Does not contribute to the quality of the interaction/discussion and learning. • Lacks relevant examples or ideas. • No sources provided. • Does not respond to questions posed by faculty.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQUALITY OF WRITING (10 possible points)
10 to >9.0 pts
Excellent
Discussion postings and responses exceed doctoral level writing expectations: • Use Standard Academic English that is clear, concise, and appropriate to doctoral level writing. • Make few if any errors in spelling, grammar, that does not affect clear communication. • Uses correct APA 7 format as closely as possible given the constraints of the online platform. • Are positive, courteous, and respectful when offering suggestions, constructive feedback, or opposing viewpoints.
9 to >8.0 pts
Good
Discussion postings and responses meet doctoral level writing expectations: • Use Standard Academic English that is clear and appropriate to doctoral level writing • Makes a few errors in spelling, grammar, that does not affect clear communication. • Uses correct APA 7 format as closely as possible given the constraints of the online platform. • Are courteous and respectful when offering suggestions, constructive feedback, or opposing viewpoints.
8 to >6.0 pts
Fair
Discussion postings and responses are somewhat below doctoral level writing expectations: • Posts contains multiple spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation deviations from Standard Academic English that affect clear communication. • Numerous errors in APA 7 format • May be less than courteous and respectful when offering suggestions, feedback, or opposing viewpoints.
6 to >0 pts
Poor
Discussion postings and responses are well below doctoral level writing expectations: • Posts contains multiple spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation deviations from Standard Academic English that affect clear communication. • Uses incorrect APA 7 format • Are discourteous and disrespectful when offering suggestions, feedback, or opposing viewpoints.
10 pts
Total Points: 100