Write a 4–5 page evidence-based proposal to support the need for a nurse informaticist in an organization who would focus on improving health care outcomes. Introduction- Nurses at the baccalaureate level i
Assessment 1
Nursing Informatics in Health Care
INSTRUCTION- Write a 4–5 page evidence-based proposal to support the need for a nurse informaticist in an organization who would focus on improving health care outcomes.
Introduction- Nurses at the baccalaureate level in all practice areas are involved in nursing informatics through interaction with information management and patient care technologies. Nurses must not only demonstrate knowledge of and skills in health information and patient care technologies, but also how to use these tools at the bedside and organizational levels. Moreover, nurses need to recognize how information gathered from various health information sources can impact decision making at the national and state regulatory levels.
Preparation- To successfully prepare for this assessment, you will need to complete these preparatory activities:
· Review assessment resources and activities.
· Conduct independent research on the nursing knowledge and skills necessary to interact with health information and patient care technology.
· Focus your research on current resources available through peer-reviewed articles, professional websites, government websites, professional blogs, wikis, job boards, and so on.
· Consult the BSN Program Library Research Guide for help in identifying scholarly and authoritative sources.
· Interview peers in your network who are considered information technology experts.
· Ask them about how information technology advances are impacting patient care at the bedside, at the organizational level, and beyond.
Scenario- For this assessment, assume you are a nurse attending a meeting of your state’s nurses association. A nurse informaticist conducted a presentation on her role and its impact on positive patient and organizational outcomes in her workplace. You realize that your organization is undergoing many technological changes. You believe this type of role could provide many benefits to your organization