In the Discussion for this module, you considered the interaction of nurse informaticists with other specialists to ensure successful care. How is that success determined?
Patient outcomes and the fulfillment of care goals is one of the major ways that healthcare success is measured. Measuring patient outcomes results in the generation of data that can be used to improve results. Nursing informatics can have a significant part in this process and can help to improve outcomes by improving processes, identifying at-risk patients, and enhancing efficiency.
Resources
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
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To Prepare:
- Review the concepts of technology application as presented in the Resources.
- Reflect on how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence may help fortify nursing informatics as a specialty by leading to increased impact on patient outcomes or patient care efficiencies.
The Assignment: (4-5 pages not including the title and reference page)
In a 4- to 5-page project proposal written to the leadership of your healthcare organization, propose a nursing informatics project for your organization that you advocate to improve patient outcomes or patient-care efficiency. Your project proposal should include the following:
- Describe the project you propose.
- Identify the stakeholders impacted by this project.
- Explain the patient outcome(s) or patient-care efficiencies this project is aimed at improving and explain how this improvement would occur. Be specific and provide examples.
- Identify the technologies required to implement this project and explain why.
- Identify the project team (by roles) and explain how you would incorporate the nurse informaticist in the project team.
- Use APA format and include a title page and reference page.
- Use the Safe Assign Drafts to check your match percentage before submitting your work.
By Day 7 of Week 4
Submit your completed Project Proposal.
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Rubric
NURS_5051_Module02_Week04_Assignment_Rubric
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIn a 4- to 5-page project proposal written to the leadership of your healthcare organization, propose a nursing informatics project for your organization that you advocate to improve patient outcomes or patient care efficiency. Your project proposal should include the following:· Describe the project you propose.· Identify the stakeholders impacted by this project. | 25 to >22.0 ptsExcellentThe response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail the project proposed….The response accurately and clearly identifies the stakeholders impacted by the project proposed.22 to >19.0 ptsGoodThe response describes the project proposed….The response identifies the stakeholders impacted by the project proposed.19 to >17.0 ptsFairThe response topics are superficially addressed.17 to >0 ptsPoorThe response is very vague or missing. | 25 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome· Explain the patient outcome(s) or patient-care efficiencies this project is aimed at improving.· Explain how this improvement would occur. Be specific and provide examples. Use sufficient supporting evidence in your response. | 25 to >22.0 ptsExcellentThe response accurately and thoroughly explains in detail the patient outcome(s) or patient-care efficiencies that the project proposed is aimed at improving, including an accurate and detailed explanation, with sufficient supporting evidence of how this improvement would occur.22 to >19.0 ptsGoodThe response explains the patient outcome(s) or patient-care efficiencies that the project proposed is aimed at improving, including an explanation, with some supporting evidence of how this improvement would occur.19 to >17.0 ptsFairThe response is missing one or two of the required elements, contains little supporting evidence or elements are superficially addressed.17 to >0 ptsPoorThe response is very vague, lacking examples or supporting evidence, or missing. | 25 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome· Identify the technologies required to implement this project and explain why.· Identify the project team (by roles) and explain how you would incorporate the nurse informaticist in the project team. | 25 to >22.0 ptsExcellentThe response accurately and clearly identifies the technologies required to implement the project proposed with a detailed explanation why….The response accurately and clearly identifies the project team (by roles) and thoroughly explains in detail how to incorporate the nurse informaticist in the project team.22 to >19.0 ptsGoodThe response identifies the technologies required to implement the project proposed with an explanation why….The response identifies the project team (by roles) and explains how to incorporate the nurse informaticist in the project team.19 to >17.0 ptsFairThe response is missing one or two of the required elements, or elements are superficially addressed.17 to >0 ptsPoorThe response is very vague or missing. | 25 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResources | 10 to >8.0 ptsExcellentAssignment includes: 3 or more peer-reviewed research articles and 2 or more course resources.8 to >7.0 ptsGoodAssignment includes: 2 peer-reviewed research articles and 2 course resources.7 to >6.0 ptsFairAssignment includes: 1 peer-reviewed research article and 1 course resource.6 to >0 ptsPoorAssignment includes: 1 or no resources. | 10 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization:Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. | 5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.4 to >3.0 ptsGoodParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.3 to >2.0 ptsFairParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%- 79% of the time.2 to >0 ptsPoorParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. | 5 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – English writing standards:Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation | 5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.4 to >3.0 ptsGoodContains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.3 to >2.0 ptsFairContains several (3-4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.2 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. | 5 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – APA:The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. | 5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct APA format with no errors.4 to >3.0 ptsGoodContains a few (1-2) APA format errors.3 to >2.0 ptsFairContains several (3-4) APA format errors.2 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. | 5 pts | |
| Total Points: 100 | |||
Required Readings
McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2022). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge (5th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.Chapter 25, “The Art of Caring in Technology-Laden Environments” (pp. 595–607)
Chapter 26, “Our Expanding Realities” (pp. 611–624)
Mosier, S., Roberts, W. D., & Englebright, J. (2019). A Systems-Level Method for Developing Nursing Informatics Solutions: The Role of Executive Leadership
Links to an external site.. JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration, 49(11), 543-548.
Ng, Y. C., Alexander, S., & Frith, K. H. (2018). Integration of Mobile Health Applications in Health Information Technology Initiatives
Links to an external site.: Expanding Opportunities for Nurse Participation in Population Health. CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing, 36(5), 209-213.
Sipes, C. (2016). Project management: Essential skill of nurse informaticists
Links to an external site.. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 225, 252-256.
