Read the following article Informatics Competencies for Nursing and Healthcare Leaders and discuss the different informatics competencies needed for nurses entering into practice, experienced nurses, informatics nurses, and nurse specialists. Next, discuss how the use of health information (HI) technology has influenced your current nursing practice.   Use at least one scholarly source other than […]

Discuss the elements of a prescription and the ways an APRN can protect his or her DEA number. Identify some of the most common prescription-writing errors and offer suggestions on how to prevent them.   Use at least one scholarly source other than your textbook to connect your response to national guidelines and evidence-based research […]

In the primary care setting, discuss how a problem list may be used and discuss the rationale for maintaining a medication list. Discuss the challenges and benefits of advanced practice registered nurses using social medial sites for professional purpose.   Use at least one scholarly source other than your textbook to connect your response to […]

Discuss the differences and similarities between the adult and pediatric preventative care visits. What are the goals of patient education and counseling related to preventive care? Give examples.   Use at least one scholarly source other than your textbook to connect your response to national guidelines and evidence-based research in support of your ideas. This […]

Discuss the benefits, barriers, and challenges of adopting electronic medical records (EMRs) specifically related to H&P documentation. For an advanced practice registered nurse, what are the medical and legal considerations of documentation?   Use at least one scholarly source other than your textbook to connect your response to national guidelines and evidence-based research in support […]

Discuss the increased use of technology to gather, store, and access healthcare information and the importance of preventing data security breaches and the implication of such breaches on nurses professionally. Describe a specific and current example of a health data breach (at least one, big or small).   Use at least one scholarly source other […]

As an APRN, you have an interest in telehealth and feel that current healthcare delivery is influenced by technology, and you expect that to continue in the future. What specifics associated with telehealth care can support your plans to work in a rural clinic as a healthcare provider meeting the needs of a potentially underserved […]

Read the article, “Increasing the Capacity of Primary Care Through Enabling Technologies” and discuss the different types of technologies that could improve access and the care provided in the primary care setting.   Discuss the challenges to achieving improved technology and logistical issues for the primary care setting.   Use at least one scholarly source […]

A 23-year old female complains of severe left lower abdominal/pelvic pain for 6 hours. States her last menstrual period was “about 3 or 4 weeks ago”. She is sexually active and denies using any contraceptive method.   A 19-year old male complains of “burning sometimes, when I pee”. Is sexually active and denies using any […]

Describe how your diagnostic reasoning process has evolved after experience this course. Find one scholarly article on the subject of diagnostic skills and clinical reasoning of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and summarize your findings.   Use at least one evidence based scholarly source in support of your discussion. In your peer replies, please reply to […]