AACN Essentials Informatics Self-Assessment   Purpose   This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcome (CO).   CO8 Discuss the value of best evidence as a driving force to institute change in delivery of nursing care. (PO 8)   Directions   Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and […]

Use of Personal Communication Devices in Patient Care Settings   Purpose   This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcome (CO).   CO6 Discuss the principles of data integrity, professional ethics, and legal requirements related to data security, regulatory requirements, confidentiality, and client’s right to privacy. (PO 6)   Directions   Discussions […]

Distractors in our Environments   Purpose   This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcome (CO).   CO6 Discuss the principles of data integrity, professional ethics, and legal requirements related to data security, regulatory requirements, confidentiality, and client’s right to privacy. (PO 6)   Directions   Discussions are designed to promote dialogue […]

Trends in Informatics   Purpose   This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (COs).   CO6: Discuss the principles of data integrity, professional ethics, and legal requirements related to data security, regulatory requirements, confidentiality, and client’s right to privacy. (PO 6)   CO7: Examine the use of information systems to document […]

Your patient has a Personal Health Record… Now what?   Purpose   This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (COs).   CO4 Investigate safeguards and decision-making support tools embedded in patient care technologies and information systems to support a safe practice environment for both patients and healthcare workers. (PO 4)   […]

Standardized Terminology and Language in Informatics   Purpose   This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (COs).   CO3 Define standardized terminology that reflects nursing’s unique contribution to patient outcomes. (PO 3)   CO8 Discuss the value of best evidence as a driving force to institute change in delivery of nursing […]

Experiences with Healthcare Information Systems   Purpose   This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (CO).   CO3: Define standardized terminology that reflects nursing’s unique contribution to patient outcomes. (PO #3)   CO4: Investigate safeguards and decision-making support tools embedded in patient care technologies and information systems to support a safe […]

AACN Essentials Informatics Self-Assessment   Purpose   This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcome (CO).   CO2 Analyze data from all relevant sources, including technology, to inform the delivery of care. (PO 2)   Directions   Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. […]

Data Analysis and Results   Purpose   This week’s graded topics relate to the following Course Outcomes (COs).   CO 2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (PO 4 & 8)   CO 5: Recognize the role of research findings in evidence-based practice. (PO 7 & 8)   […]

Samples and Data Collection   Purpose   This week’s graded topics relate to the following Course Outcomes (COs).   CO 2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (PO 4 & 8)   CO 4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and significance related to evidence-based practice. (PO 4 […]