The term “knowledge worker” was first coined by management consultant and author Peter Drucker in his book, The Landmarks of Tomorrow (1959). Drucker defined knowledge workers as high-level workers who apply theoretical and analytical knowledge, acquired through formal training, to develop products and services. Does this sound familiar?
Nurses are very much knowledge workers. What has changed since Drucker’s time are the ways that knowledge can be acquired. The volume of data that can now be generated and the tools used to access this data have evolved significantly in recent years and helped healthcare professionals (among many others) to assume the role of knowledge worker in new and powerful ways.
In this Assignment, you will consider the evolving role of the nurse leader and how this evolution has led nurse leaders to assume the role of knowledge worker. You will prepare a PowerPoint presentation with an infographic (graphic that visually represents information, data, or knowledge. Infographics are intended to present information quickly and clearly.) to educate others on the role of nurse as knowledge worker.
Reference: Drucker, P. (1959). The landmarks of tomorrow. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers.
Resources
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
To Prepare:
- Review the concepts of informatics as presented in the Resources.
- Reflect on the role of a nurse leader as a knowledge worker.
- Consider how knowledge may be informed by data that is collected/accessed.
The Assignment:
- Explain the concept of a knowledge worker.
- Define and explain nursing informatics and highlight the role of a nurse leader as a knowledge worker.
- Include one slide that visually represents the role of a nurse leader as knowledge worker.
- Your PowerPoint should Include the hypothetical scenario you originally shared in the Discussion Forum. Include your examination of the data that you could use, how the data might be accessed/collected, and what knowledge might be derived from that data. Be sure to incorporate feedback received from your colleagues’ responses.
By Day 7 of Week 2
Submit your completed Presentation.
submission information
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Rubric
NURS_5051_Module01_Week02_Assignment_Rubric
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDevelop a 5- to 6-slide PowerPoint presentation that addresses the following:· Explain the concept of a knowledge worker.· Define and explain nursing informatics. | 25 to >22.0 ptsExcellentAbly synthesize the literature and course resources to present a clear and accurate explanation of the 2 concepts….The presentation clearly and accurately explains the concept of a knowledge worker….The presentation clearly and accurately defines and explains nursing informatics.22 to >19.0 ptsGoodSummarize the literature and course resources to present a clear and accurate explanation of the 2 concepts….The presentation explains the concept of a knowledge worker. …The presentation defines and explains nursing informatics.19 to >17.0 ptsFairThe presentation is missing one of the concepts or one of the concepts is superficially addressed.17 to >0 ptsPoorThe presentation is missing two concepts or the concepts are superficially addressed. | 25 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDevelop a graphic visual representation of the role of the nurse leader as a knowledge worker. On the slide, include an explanation of the role. | 15 to >13.0 ptsExcellentThe presentation includes a detailed graphic and explanation of the role of the nurse leader as a knowledge worker.13 to >11.0 ptsGoodThe presentation includes a graphic and an adequate explanation of the role of the nurse leader as a knowledge worker.11 to >10.0 ptsFairThe presentation includes a graphic, yet the explanation of the role is not addressed or is superficially addressed.10 to >0 ptsPoorThe presentation is missing a graphic, an explanation of the role, or both the graphic and explanation of the role are missing. | 15 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresent the hypothetical scenario you originally shared in the Discussion Forum. Include your examination of the data you could use, how the data might be accessed/collected, and what knowledge might be derived from the data. Be sure to incorporate feedback received from your colleagues’ replies. | 35 to >31.0 ptsExcellentThe presentation clearly and thoroughly includes the hypothetical scenario originally shared in the Discussion Forum, including a detailed and accurate examination of the data used, how the data might be accessed/collected, and the knowledge that could be derived from the data. …The presentation incorporates peer feedback.31 to >27.0 ptsGoodThe presentation includes the hypothetical scenario originally shared in the Discussion Forum, including an accurate examination of the data used, how the data might be accessed/collected, and the knowledge that could be derived from the data. …The presentation incorporates peer feedback.27 to >24.0 ptsFairThe presentation includes the hypothetical scenario originally shared in the Discussion Forum; one or two of the criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed.24 to >0 ptsPoorThe presentation is missing the hypothetical scenario originally shared in the Discussion Forum or three or more of the criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed. | 35 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePowerPoint presentation:The presentation is professional; images are appropriately attributed; images are clear. The presentation text is readable. Presentation flows well and is presented in a logical order. | 5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentThe presentation is professional; images are appropriately attributed; images are clear. The presentation text is readable. Presentation flows well and is presented in a logical order.4 to >3.0 ptsGoodEighty percent of the presentation is professional; images are appropriately attributed; images are clear. The presentation text is readable. Presentation flows well and is presented in a logical order.3 to >2.0 ptsFairSixty to seventy nine percent of the presentation follows these guidelines: presentation is professional; images are appropriately attributed; images are clear. The presentation text is readable. Presentation flows well and is presented in a logical order.2 to >0 ptsPoorLess than sixty percent of the presentation follows these guidelines: presentation is professional; images are appropriately attributed; images are clear. The presentation text is readable. Presentation flows well and is presented in a logical order. | 5 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResources | 10 to >8.0 ptsExcellentPresentation includes: 3 or more peer-reviewed articles and 2 or more course resources.8 to >7.0 ptsGoodPresentation includes: 2 peer-reviewed articles and 2 course resources.7 to >6.0 ptsFairPresentation includes: 1 peer-reviewed article and 1 course resource.6 to >0 ptsPoorPresentation includes: 1 or no resources. | 10 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 >3.5 ptsGoodContains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairContains several (3-4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.3 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 reference list and image attribution list follow correct APA format | 5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct APA format with no errors.4 to >3.5 ptsGoodContains a few (1-2) APA format errors.3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairContains several (3-4) APA format errors.3 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 1, “Nursing Science and the Foundation of Knowledge” (pp. 7–17)
Chapter 2, “Introduction to Information, Information Science, and Information Systems” (pp. 21–32)
Chapter 3, “Computer Science and the Foundation of Knowledge Model” (pp. 35–64)
Nagle, L., Sermeus, W., & Junger, A. (2017). Evolving Role of the Nursing Informatics Specialist
Links to an external site.. In J. Murphy, W. Goosen, & P. Weber (Eds.), Forecasting Competencies for Nurses in the Future of Connected Health (212-221). Clifton, VA: IMIA and IOS Press. Retrieved from https://serval.unil.ch/resource/serval:BIB_4A0FEA56B8CB.P001/REF
Sweeney, J. (2017). Healthcare informatics
Links to an external site.. Online Journal of Nursing Informatics, 21(1).
Required Media
Walden University, LLC. (Producer). (2018). Health Informatics and Population Health: Trends in Population Health [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.
