NRS-450 Nursing Informatics Solved Discussions and Assignments
Course Description
This course focuses on the methods and technologies used to acquire, process, and analyze patient data, emphasizing information and communication technologies that support the documentation of care and effective communication among health team members at all system levels. This course provides students with an understanding of the importance of professional and ethical standards pertaining to the regulation and security of health information. You can also read NRS 455 Pathophysiology Class Tasks Here.
Class Resources
Final Grading Requirements
A letter grade is only awarded upon successful completion of the following deliverables: Topic 3: Benchmark – Culture of Patient Safety Case Studies
Topic 4: Benchmark – Clinical Decision-Making Tools and Health Equity Topic 5: Informatics Education Plan
Students who fail to complete and submit these deliverables (or associated remediation) must be assigned an incomplete or a failing grade
RN-BSN Program Requirements – Indirect Care Experiences
The RN-BSN program at Grand Canyon University meets the requirements for clinical competencies as defined by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), using nontraditional experiences for practicing nurses. These experiences come in the form of direct and indirect care experiences in which licensed nursing students engage in learning within the context of their hospital organization, specific care discipline, and local communities. Various indirect care experiences are embedded within this course. The attached table of deliverables can be used as a guide to learn more about how indirect care experiences are embedded within this course.
The “Table of Deliverables and Indirect Care Experience Hours” is a list of items that are to be completed and submitted by the student each week. Included in the deliverables table are assignments and indirect care experience hours broken down by week.
Spheres of Care Experiences
This program prepares nurses for a variety of direct and indirect care and leadership roles serving diverse populations across the life span. This is accomplished by focusing on the following four spheres of care embedded throughout the curriculum: promotion of health and well-being/disease prevention; chronic disease care; regenerative or restorative care; and hospice/palliative/supportive care
Statement on the Integration of Faith and Work
Read the “Statement on the Integration of Faith and Work” from Grand Canyon University’s One Foundation (2015) in preparation for this topic’s benchmark assignment.
Introduction to the GCU Library Research Guide
Refer to the “Introduction to the GCU Library” Research Guide, located on the GCU Library website, to become familiar with the services and resources provided by the GCU Library.
GCU Library Citing Sources in APA Research Guide
Refer to the “Citing Sources in APA” Research Guide, located on the GCU Library website, for assistance with citing and referencing source using APA formatting.
RN-BSN DQ Rubric
Refer to the “RN-BSN DQ Rubric” to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts.
RN-BSN Participation Rubric
Refer to the “RN-BSN Participation Rubric” to understand the expectations for participation.
LopesWrite
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NRS-450 Nursing Informatics Solved Topic 1: Nursing Informatics, Health Care Technologies, and Information Systems
Objectives:
- Discuss the foundations of informatics including theories, models, and
- Discuss the evolution of health information technologies and nursing
- Describe the components of commonly used health information
Feb 5, 2025 – Feb 11, 2025 Max Points: 168
Resources
Informatics: Evolution of the Nelson Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom Model: Part 1
Read “Informatics: Evolution of the Nelson Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom Model: Part 1,” by Nelson, from OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing (2018). This article discusses the Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom Model (DIKW Model). The history of this model is introduced and how it changed from three concepts of Data, Information, and Knowledge to the current model that includes “Wisdom.”
https://doi.org/10.3912/OJIN.Vol23No03InfoCol01
The Origins and Evolution of Nursing Informatics
Read Chapter 2 “The Origins and Evolution of Nursing Informatics,” by Patel, Metlay, Lesh, and Fischetti, in An Introduction to Nursing Informatics: Evolution and Innovation (2018), available from Taylor and Francis Group in the GCU Library.
https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.4324/9780429425974
Deep Learning in Multimedia Healthcare Applications: A Review
Read “Deep Learning in Multimedia Healthcare Applications: A Review,” by Tobon et al., from Multimedium Systems (2022). This article discusses the multimedia health care applications that are used. Using multimedia data has allowed health care to collect and advance research in real-time, making a difference in patients’ outcomes.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9127037/
Informatics: Research and Practice
Read “Informatics: Research and Practice,” from AMIA. This website will assist with the Topic 1 assignment. This link from the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) provides information on the definition of informatics and on areas of practice.
https://amia.org/about-amia/why-informatics/informatics-research-and-practice
Informatics: Evolution of the Nelson Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom Model: Part 2
Read “Informatics: Evolution of the Nelson Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom Model: Part 2,” by Nelson, from OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing(2020). This article discusses the Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom Model (DIKW Model). The DIKW model is the theoretical framework for nursing informatics.
https://doi.org/10.3912/OJIN.Vol25No03InfoCol01
Summary of Current Course Content Knowledge
Assessment Description
Academic engagement through active participation in instructional activities related to the course objectives is paramount to your success in this course and future courses. Through interaction with your instructor and classmates, you will explore the course material and be provided with the best opportunity for objective and competency mastery. To begin this class, review the course objectives for each Topic, and then answer the following questions as this will help guide your instructor for course instruction.
- Which weekly objectives do you have prior knowledge of and to what extent?
- Which weekly objectives do you have no prior knowledge of?
- What course-related topics would you like to discuss with your instructor and classmates? What questions or concerns do you have about this course?
Class Introductions
Assessment Description
Take a moment to explore your new classroom and introduce yourself to your fellow classmates. What are you excited about learning? What do you think will be most challenging?
NRS-450 Nursing Informatics Solved Topic 1 DQ 1
Assessment Description
Based on the first letter of your first name, please define the following terms per your group number. Then, discuss the relevance of each term to nursing practice.
Group 1: A-F
Informatics
Interoperability
Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Group 2: G-M
Nursing Informatics
Informatics Nurse Specialist
Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) Mobile Medical Devices
Group 3: N-S
Information Exchange
Telehealth/Telemedicine Wearable Technology
Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform Initiative (TIGER) Group 4: T-Z
Data Analytics
Business Intelligence Data Visualization
Artificial Intelligence
Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.
NRS-450 Nursing Informatics Solved Topic 1 DQ 2
Assessment Description
Throughout the RN-BSN Program, you have discussed many different nursing theories. In Informatics, the core elements of the field stem from the Foundation of Knowledge Model, also known as the Data-Information- Knowledge-Wisdom (DIKW) Paradigm.
Select a clinical scenario from your practice and analyze it using the Foundation of Knowledge Model. Data: What data was collected and how?
Information: Describe the information that was obtained.
Knowledge: Explain the knowledge that you acquired in this scenario.
Wisdom: In analyzing the information obtained, what wisdom did you discover or gain? Did you need to disseminate or share this new knowledge? If yes, to whom? What feedback did you receive?
Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.
Benchmark – Information and Communication Technologies in Nursing
Benchmark
Assessment Description
The purpose of this assignment is to evaluate the various information and communication technology tools that can be used when caring for patients, communities, and populations.
For this assignment, use two to three scholarly sources to write a 1,000-1,250-word essay. Based on your current practice, clinical experience, course materials, and review of outside resources, include the following:
Discuss the history of health information technologies and the evolution of nursing informatics.
Based on the various areas of practice discussed on the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) website, describe the one that is most relevant to day-to-day nursing practices.
Explain two to three information and communication technologies and the components used on a daily basis to provide care to patients, communities, and populations.
Describe the appropriate use of multimedia applications in health care.
Evaluate how technology impacts the way you modify the plan of care to meet the needs of your patients.
Provide two examples.
Explain the importance of nursing engagement in the planning and selection of health care technologies.
Cite a minimum of two sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the past 5 years.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:
RN-BSN
- : Describe the various information and communication technology tools used in the care of patients, communities, and populations.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 8.1
NRS-450 Nursing Informatics Solved Topic 2: Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Standards for Health Information
Objectives:
- Assess the role of federal agencies in setting standards and regulations for health
- Evaluate the impact of health information standards and regulations on health care
- Discuss the role that ethics plays in health information privacy and security
Feb 12, 2025 – Feb 18, 2025 Max Points: 198
Resources
AHIMA Code of Ethics
Read “AHIMA Code of Ethics,” from the American Health Information Management Association (2019). This link discusses the AHIMA Code of Ethics and its purpose. There is a discussion of the principles and guidelines. Each principle is listed along with the guidelines or the behaviors or situation to help clarify the principle.
https://bok.ahima.org/doc?oid=105098
Health Care Data Standards
Read Chapter 4 “Health Care Data Standards,” from Patient Safety: Achieving a New Standard for Care, by the Institute of Medicine Committee on Data Standards for Patient Safety (2004). This selection discusses the data standards. Data standards are the principal informatics component necessary for information flow through the national health information infrastructure.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK216088/
Approved Tools and Plugins
Refer to the Approved Tools and Plugins page, located in the Student Success Center to review the GCU- approved AI applications. This resource is helpful in completing section 3 of the assignment for this topic.
https://ssc.gcu.edu/#/page/approved-tools-and-plugins/5229
Adopted Standards for HHS Use
Read “Adopted Standards for HHS Use,” from HealthIT.gov (2022). The link provides information of the adopted standards for HHS.
https://www.healthit.gov/topic/adopted-standards-hhs-use
Nursing, Informatics, and Technology Today
Read Chapter 3 “Nursing, Informatics, and Technology Today,” by Krakowski and Mook, in An Introduction to Nursing Informatics: Evolution and Innovation (2018), available from Taylor and Francis Group in the GCU Library.
https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.4324/9780429425974
Standards and Technology
Read “Standards and Technology,” from HealthIT.gov (2022). This link provides a brief description of standards and technology relevant to the field of informatics. Also, it provides links to explore additional resources on these topics.
https://www.healthit.gov/topic/interoperability/standards-and-technology
Health IT Legislation
Read “Health IT Legislation,” from HealthIT.gov (2023). This link lists legislation that addresses Health
Information Technology (IT).
https://www.healthit.gov/topic/laws-regulation-and-policy/health-it-legislation
Chapter 2 – Your Practice and the HIPAA Rule, Guide to Privacy and Security of Electronic Health Information
This resource reviews the application of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in practice.
https://www.healthit.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/privacy/privacy-and-security-guide-chapter-2.pdf
Health Information Privacy Law and Policy
This website provides an overview of health information privacy law and policy as well as helpful links for further exploration.
https://www.healthit.gov/topic/health-information-privacy-law-and-policy
NRS-450 Nursing Informatics Solved Topic 2 DQ 1
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Feb 12, 2025, 12:00 AM Feb 14, 2025, 11:59 PM 8
Assessment Description Review the scenario below.
Carol, a nurse on a busy medical-surgical unit, is precepting Henry, a nursing student. Carol opens Mr. Smith’s chart in the electronic health record (EHR) to document his assessment. She must step away from the computer to assist with an emergency with another patient. Carol asks Henry to continue charting the assessment in Mr. Smith’s chart while she is gone. Henry completes the charting for Mr. Smith and then opens the charts of other patients on the unit to see why they have been admitted.
Carol returns to the computer with Henry. Mr. Smith had requested a printout of his medications. Carol clicks print for the medication list but did not notice that Henry had opened another patient’s chart. Carol and Henry leave the computer to find the printer for Mr. Smith’s medication list.
George, another nurse on the floor, sees that the EHR is logged in and is in a hurry. He switches to his patient’s chart and documents his patient’s vital signs and administration of a medication. He does not sign the computer off but leaves to go administer the medication.
Samuel, a social worker from another unit, comes by to see Mr. Smith, who is his neighbor. Mr. Smith is sleeping, and the EHR is open on the computer. Samuel is curious about why Mr. Smith is in the hospital, so he starts to read the chart.
Carol and Henry are unable to find the medication list for Mr. Smith but did find a print-out of a medication list for another patient on the unit. They return to the computer to re-print the medication list where they find Samuel reviewing Mr. Smith’s chart.
Respond to the following prompts:
Evaluate the professional responsibilities for the ethical use of health care informatics technology.
Discuss the ethical challenges the nurse encountered in this scenario and the principles that were violated.
Describe how you would handle this in your own practice or describe one thing that could have been done differently.
Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 9.4
NRS-450 Nursing Informatics Solved Topic 2 DQ 2
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Feb 12, 2025, 12:00 AM Feb 16, 2025, 11:59 PM 8
Assessment Description
Identify the basic concepts of the electronic health record (EHR), mobile health, and telehealth systems in enabling patient care. Explain the impact of health information exchange, interoperability, and integration on the EHR, mobile health, and telehealth systems to provide the best outcomes for patient care. Within your scope of practice, which of these information and communication technologies do you use and how are they used?
Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.
Benchmark – Health Information Standards and Regulations
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Feb 12, 2025, 12:00 AM Feb 18, 2025, 11:59 PM 150
Assessment Description
The purpose of this assignment is to become familiar with health information standards and regulations.
Students will evaluate the utilization of AI chatbots in patient education for health promotion. For this assignment, complete the “Health Information Standards and Regulations” template.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:
RN-BSN
8.5: Use information and communication technologies in accordance with ethical, legal, professional, and regulatory standards, and workplace policies in the delivery of care.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 8.5
NRS-450 Nursing Informatics Solved Topic 3: Methods and Technologies for Security, Safety, Collaboration, and Quality
Objectives:
- Articulate the nurse’s role within an interprofessional team in promoting and contributing to a culture of patient safety.
- Describe how informatics and emerging technologies are influencing health care delivery and clinical decision-making.
- Evaluate how decision support tools and performance metrics can be used to monitor the quality of patient
- Assess the various communication technology tools to assist the interprofessional team in making patient care decisions.
Feb 19, 2025 – Feb 25, 2025 Max Points: 208
Resources
Chapter 5 – Integrate Patient-Generated Health Data and EHRs
Chapter 5 discusses how the integration of patient-generated health data can facilitate information sharing and collaboration with patients in various health care settings.
https://www.healthit.gov/playbook/pe/chapter-5/
Implement and Monitor Improvements
This website provides an overview of the role clinical decision support tools play in clinical quality improvement programs.
https://www.healthit.gov/topic/clinical-quality-and-safety/implement-and-monitor-improvements
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Quality Indicator Tools for Data Analytics
Read “AHRQ Quality Indicator Tools for Data Analytics,” from Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (2020). This link provides information on AHRQ Quality Indicator Tools. These are standardized, evidence- based measures of health care quality to measure and track clinical performance and outcomes.
https://www.ahrq.gov/data/qualityindicators/ index.html#:~:text=AHRQ%20Quality%20Indicators%20(AHRQ%20QIs,track%20clinical%20performance%20a nd%20outcomes
Telehealth Benefits and Barriers
This article describes the benefits and drawbacks of using telehealth in patient care. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1555415520305158
Measures
Read “Measures,” from Institute for Healthcare Improvement. This link discusses measures that a team may use to decide if changes made lead to improvement. Sample measures are provided.
https://www.ihi.org/resources/Pages/Measures/default.aspx
Clinical Decision Support
Read “Clinical Decision Support,” from HealthIT.gov (2018). This link provides information on clinical decision support (CDS) and how it promotes patient safety.
https://www.healthit.gov/topic/safety/clinical-decision-support
Indirect Care Experience Hours Form
Record your indirect care experience hours each week using the “Indirect Care Experience Hours” form. This form will be used throughout the course to document these hours. The completed form will be submitted in Topic 5.
NRS-450 Nursing Informatics Solved Topic 3 DQ 1
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Feb 19, 2025, 12:00 AM Feb 21, 2025, 11:59 PM 8
Assessment Description
Health care systems must take every precaution to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of patient information. This includes complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) regulations.
Respond to the following prompts:
Describe the processes that health care organizations can use to secure electronic information in a computer network.
Evaluate the potential impact of cyberattacks on patient privacy, clinical outcomes, and the health care organization’s financial resources.
Identify the various user authentication methods that are utilized to help protect and secure a health care organization’s network.
Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.
NRS-450 Nursing Informatics Solved Topic 3 DQ 2
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Feb 19, 2025, 12:00 AM Feb 23, 2025, 11:59 PM 8
Assessment Description
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) encourages collaboration across different disciplines to seek solutions that provide a culture of safety for patients. This collaboration must include informatics as part of the interprofessional team. Patient safety is always at the center of the design and adoption of any technology introduced in a patient care setting. Reflect on a recent patient situation and describe three communication tools that were used to provide quality care. How did these communication tools assist the interprofessional team in making decisions for the patient? Provide one example of how technology in this situation can be improved.
Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competency 6.1
Benchmark – Culture of Patient Safety Case Studies
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Feb 19, 2025, 12:00 AM Feb 25, 2025, 11:59 PM 160
Assessment Description
The purpose of this assignment is to explore ways a culture of patient safety is created using information and communication technologies and informatic processes that deliver safe nursing care while promoting health.
Use the “Culture of Patient Safety Case Studies” template to complete this assignment.
This assignment has indirect care experience requirements. The “Indirect Care Experience Hours” form, found in the Topic 3 Resources, will be used to document the indirect care experience hours completed in Topics 3, 4 and 5. As progress is made on this and subsequent assignments, update this form indicating the date(s) each section is completed. This form will be submitted in Topic 5.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies: RN-BSN
5.2: Contribute to a culture of patient safety.
8.3: Use information and communication technologies and informatics processes to deliver safe nursing care to diverse populations in a variety of settings.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 2.6, 5.2, 5.1, 7.3, and 8.3
NRS-450 Nursing Informatics Solved Topic 3 – Indirect Care Experience Remediation
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Feb 19, 2025, 12:00 AM Mar 10, 2025, 11:59 PM 0
Assessment Description
Assignments associated with demonstrating competency related to indirect care experience hours required to pass NRS-450 are submitted throughout the course. Individualized remediation plans are a system of support to help students improve in the areas identified as requiring improvement when performance is assessed against the learning objectives of the course.
If you earned a 76% or higher on the Topic 3 “Benchmark – Culture of Patient Safety Case Studies” assignment, you do not need to complete this assignment.
Students who fail to complete the Topic 3 “Benchmark – Culture of Patient Safety Case Studies” assignment with a score of 76% or higher will be required to complete a remediation plan with their faculty and submit the plan in addition to the necessary remediation activities by the end of Topic 5. Students who must remediate and fail to do so will not receive a passing grade in the course.
To receive a passing grade in the NRS-450 course, students must complete all deliverables associated with indirect care experience hours and successfully complete remediation (if necessary).
Please note: The completion of remediation demonstrates competency related to indirect care experience hours; however, completion of remediation will not change your grade for the Topic 3 “Benchmark – Culture of Patient Safety Case Studies” assignment.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
You are required to submit this assignment to Lopes Write. A link to the Lopes Write technical support articles is located in Course Resources if you need assistance.
NRS-450 Nursing Informatics Solved Topic 4: Nursing Informatics for Clinical Decision-Making and Promotion of Health Equity
Objectives:
- Explain how a clinical decision-making tool supports health equity and information literacy in an
- Evaluate clinical decision support system functionality and related clinical workflows in health care
- Assess how clinical decision-making using clinical decision support (CDS) tools can enhance the promotion of health equity.
Feb 26, 2025 – Mar 3, 2025 Max Points: 208
Resources
The Pursuit of Health Equity in Digital Transformation, Health Informatics, and the Cardiovascular Learning Healthcare System
Read “The Pursuit of Health Equity in Digital Transformation, Health Informatics, and the Cardiovascular Learning Healthcare System,” by Brown et al., from American Heart Journal Plus: Cardiology Research and Practice (2022). This article provides an example of how digital transformation can leverage health informatics to improve health equity in a learning healthcare system.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ahjo.2022.100160
Provocations for Reimagining Informatics Approaches to Health Equity
Read “Provocations for Reimagining Informatics Approaches to Health Equity,” by Valez, Ancker, and Veinot, from Yearbook of Medical Informatics(2022). This article provides a critique of current approaches to advance health equity. It highlights ways to reimagine design, implementation, evaluation, and advocacy for informatics interventions.
https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/html/10.1055/s-0042-1742514
Assessing the Value of ChatGPT for Clinical Decision Support Optimization
Read “Assessing the Value of ChatGPT for Clinical Decision Support Optimization,” by Wright, from MedRxiv (2023). This article assesses whether ChatGPT can be useful to improving clinical decision support logic. The article discusses assessments by human clinical reviewers who compare ChatGPT AI-generated suggestions to human-generated suggestions.
https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.02.21.23286254
Argumentation Approaches for Explainable AI in Medical Informatics
Read “Argumentation Approaches for Explainable AI in Medical Informatics,” by Caroprese, Vocaturo, and Zumpano, from Intelligent Systems with Applications (2022). This article discusses the use of logic approaches used by artificial intelligence algorithms to form accurate productions.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iswa.2022.200109
NRS-450 Nursing Informatics Solved Topic 4 DQ 1
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Feb 26, 2025, 12:00 AM Feb 28, 2025, 11:59 PM 8
Assessment Description
Describe the impact of policies on population outcomes, including social justice and health equity. Select one policy that addresses the population outcomes, social justice, or health equity and suggest a communication platform for sharing the information with stakeholders.
Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competency 3.4
NRS-450 Nursing Informatics Solved Topic 4 DQ 2
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Feb 26, 2025, 12:00 AM Mar 1, 2025, 11:59 PM 8
Assessment Description
Explain the role of communication technology in enhancing clinical information flows. Name three contemporary communication technologies used in acute care facilities. How is Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning changing the functionality of these platforms?
Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.
Benchmark – Clinical Decision-Making Tools and Health Equity
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points
Feb 26, 2025, 12:00 AM Mar 3, 2025, 11:59 PM 160
Assessment Description
The purpose of this assignment is to examine Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS) to determine their application in addressing health equity. Develop a presentation outlining task force goals and relevant information for implementing a CDSS system to improve equity of care and promote health for all patients.
This assignment has indirect care experience requirements. The “Indirect Care Experience Hours” form, found in the Topic 3 Resources, will be used to document the indirect care experience hours completed in Topics 3, 4 and 5. As progress is made on this and subsequent assignments, update this form indicating the date(s) each section is completed. This form will be submitted in Topic 5. In your role as a nurse informaticist, you have been asked by the Chief Informatics Officer (CIO) to evaluate several clinical decision-making tools to be used by your organization’s stakeholders. The selected Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS) will be used to analyze the current state of health equity and information literacy in your organization.
Your first step is to create a task force of stakeholders to participate in the CDSS selection process. Prepare a 10-12 slide PowerPoint presentation for the first task force meeting to include these agenda items:
Reason for the Project: Explain the organizational need, reason for the project, rationale for implementing a clinical decision-making tool in your organization. Discuss how CDSS can improve health equity and information literacy in your organization.
Task Force Selection: Explain why you have been selected to lead this project. In your speaker notes, explain the role of each stakeholder and why they were selected to serve on this task force.
Research: Conduct research and identify one popular CDSS system used in the health care industry, include a description of the CDSS system.
Basic Concepts of Systems: Review the information and communication technologies (in the electronic health record, mobile health, and telehealth systems). Select one communication technology and discuss how a clinical decision-making tool can be incorporated to improve health equity in patient care.
Crucial Functionality: Describe the crucial functions of the selected CDSS. Explain why it is essential to the clinical workflow. Explain the impact of the CDSS on health information exchange, interoperability, and integration of health care.
Task Force Communication: Describe how communication technologies support documentation of care and communication among providers and patients at all system levels. Discuss how communication technology will be used to communicate with the task force members during the project.
Refer to the resource, “Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.
The title slide and reference slide are not included in the slide count. Include speaker notes below each content-related slide that represent what would be said if giving the presentation in person. Expand upon the information included in the slide and do not simply restate it. Please ensure the speaker notes include a minimum of 50-75 words.
Cite a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:
RN-BSN
- : Use information and communication technology to gather data, create information, and generate knowledge.
8.4: Use information and communication technology to support documentation of care and communication among providers, patients, and all system levels.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 8.2 and 8.4
NRS-450 Nursing Informatics Solved Topic 5: Informatics Tools for Continuing Education and Professional Development
Objectives:
- Evaluate tools for continuing education and professional
- Develop a plan addressing the educational needs of staff using innovative
- Discuss the value of lifelong learning in the field of health
Mar 4, 2025 – Mar 10, 2025 Max Points: 218
Resources
Disrupting Nursing Education with XR, AI and ML
Review the “Disrupting Nursing Education with XR, AI and ML” page from American Nurses Association. This website discusses the use of artificial intelligence/machine learning tools that can help support students’ learning by addressing critical points in patient care. There is a YouTube video to demonstrate AI/ML.
https://www.nursingworld.org/foundation/rninitiative/practice-ready-nurse-graduates/disrupting-nursing-education-with-xr-ai-and-ml/
Competencies for the Use of Artificial Intelligence–Based Tools by Health Care Professionals
Read “Competencies for the Use of Artificial Intelligence–Based Tools by Health Care Professionals,” by Russell, from Academic Medicine (2023).This article is a qualitative study of expert interviews to define AI-related clinical competencies for health care professionals. Fifteen experts were interviewed on the use of AI-based tools in health care settings. The findings were looking at the potential benefits of AI-based tools.
https://journals-lww-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/academicmedicine/Fulltext/2023/03000/ Competencies_for_the_Use_of_Artificial.19.aspx
Optional: How to Record a Presentation with Loom
For additional information, the following is recommended:
“How to Record a Presentation with Loom” located on the Loom website. This resource provides a step by step guide on using Loom to record a video presentation, which is helpful in completing this week’s assignment.
https://support.loom.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002236078-How-to-record-a-presentation-with-Loom-
Information Technology in Education
Read “Information Technology in Education,” by Olimov, from Pioneer: Journal of Advanced Research and Scientific Progress (2022). This article discusses the need for teachers to bring the latest information technology to their students. This will change the role of the teacher. Teachers will bring the highest level of information technology to the students to improve the content of education.
https://innosci.org/jarsp/article/view/11
Recommendations of the International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA) on Education in Biomedical and Health Informatics: Second Revision
Read “Recommendations of the International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA) on Education in Biomedical and Health Informatics: Second Revision,” by Bichel-Findlay et al., from International Journal of Medical Informatics (2023). This article discusses the International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA) recommendations in biomedical and health informatics (BMHI) education. It encourages universities and organizations to recognize the need to establish and further develop BMHI educational programs.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2022.104908
Course Material Support
Explore the resources on the Course Material Support page located in the Student Success Center. This resource has several free video recording tools (including Loom, Zoom, PowerPoint) to help support students on the Informatics Education Plan.
https://ssc.gcu.edu/#/page/course-material-support/509
The State of Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Education: Past, Present, and Future Directions
Read “The State of Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Education: Past, Present, and Future Directions,” by De Gagne, from International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (2023). This article gives an overview of AI in nursing education, looking at where it started, current uses, and opportunities for the future. It encourages educators to reflect on the best way to integrate AI to enhance teaching.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10049425/
NRS-450 Nursing Informatics Solved Topic 5 DQ 1
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Mar 4, 2025, 12:00 AM Mar 6, 2025, 11:59 PM 8
Assessment Description
Summarize how professional nursing organizations are using technology to improve networking capabilities for nurses. Describe two emerging technologies that are changing the way nurses access continuing education and professional development opportunities. How can nurses use technology to advocate for their patients and the nursing profession?
Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.
NRS-450 Nursing Informatics Solved Topic 5 DQ 2
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Mar 4, 2025, 12:00 AM Mar 8, 2025, 11:59 PM 8
Assessment Description
Describe how lifelong learning helps nurses stay up-to-date on the latest medical advances and best practices. Explain how emerging fields, such as health informatics, improve patient safety and nursing competency. What are some challenges that nurses face in lifelong learning, and how can these challenges be overcome?
Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.
Indirect Care Experience Hours
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Mar 4, 2025, 12:00 AM Mar 10, 2025, 11:59 PM 20
Assessment Description
The purpose of this assignment is to document and submit the completed “Indirect Care Experience Hours” form related to the assignments in Topic 3, Topic 4, and Topic 5. The completion of these assignments meets the requirements for clinical competencies as defined by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). Complete and submit the “Indirect Care Experiences Hours” form to document your indirect care experience hours.
In order to receive a passing grade in the course, students are required to have met the required number of indirect care experience hours.
Informatics Education Plan
Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points Mar 4, 2025, 12:00 AM Mar 10, 2025, 11:59 PM 150
Assessment Description
The purpose of this assignment is to develop a professional development plan using innovative education tools to help educate staff on relevant care topics to promote patient wellbeing.
This assignment has indirect care experience requirements. The “Indirect Care Experience Hours” form, found in the Topic 3 Resources, will be used to document the indirect care experience hours completed in Topics 3, 4 and 5. As progress is made on this and subsequent assignments, update this form indicating the date(s) each section is completed. This form will be submitted in Topic 5.
Read the scenario below and then complete Part 1 and Part 2 of the assignment.
Scenario
You are the Chief Informatics Officer (CIO) for a large health system, which includes 11 acute care locations and 25 clinics. As part of your role, which is described in greater detail in the attached “Role of the Chief Informatics Officer” document, you are charged with overseeing the continuing education and professional development using the latest technological advancements. Your current suite of educational tools is outdated based on the recent innovation sparked by artificial intelligence and machine learning. Your informatics team needs to update the following list of continuing education offerings. Currently, these courses are presented during a live PowerPoint presentation quarterly. However, this year, your goal is to improve the educational experience using the latest innovative technology to address one of the following topics:
Case management basics
Cultural competency
Emergency response
Wound care
Legal and ethical issues in health care informatics
Informatic tools to support communication and dissemination (i.e., disease outbreaks, support epidemiology, health disaster planning)
Informatic tools to support evidence-based practice (EBP)
Strategies for enhancing patient-centered care with technology Data mining to discover patterns and establish relationships
Part 1: Slide Presentation
Create an education plan addressing one of the outcome measure topics utilizing an innovative technology tool from the provided list. Your education plan should include:
Initial assessment: Explain how the selected topic impacts patient outcomes.
Learning objectives: What are your objectives for the education plan? The objectives need to be specific, measurable, achievable, and relevant to patient outcomes.
Instructional methods: What methods would be most appropriate for you to use? Which tool(s) from the attached “Tool List for Education Plan” document, would you implement in your education plan? Justify your answer.
Resources and Support: What resources are available to help you? What resources will you need to be successful in your education plan?
Timeline: What is the timeline to implement the education plan?
Recruitment, communication, and contingency Plan: How will you recruit students for your educational sessions? How will you communicate your educational sessions? What are some options if unexpected events or challenges occur?
Evaluation: How will you assess if the education plan was successful?
Part 2: Video Recording
For Part 2 of this assignment, create a video resource for nursing educators at the facility. Using the presentation created in Part 1, record a 3-5-minute video to present the education plan and tools that will be used to educate staff. Include the link to your video in the speaker notes on your title/introductory slide.
You will be assessed on the following:
Content knowledge
Presentation skills, including body language, eye contact, evidence of preparation, clear articulation, and adherence to the 5-minute time limit
Record your video using a free GCU approved tool of your choice, such as Loom, Zoom, or PowerPoint. For additional support creating video presentations, refer to Course Material Support page located in the Student Success Center, which is lined in Course Materials. A resource on using Loom to record a video presentation is listed in the Course Materials as well.
Title slide and reference slide are not included in the slide count. Include speaker notes below each content- related slide that represent what would be said if giving the presentation in person. Expand upon the information included in the slide and do not simply restate it. Please ensure the speaker notes include a minimum of 50-75 words.
Refer to the resource, “Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
