Trends in Informatics

Discussion

Purpose

This week's graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (COs).

Preparing the Discussion

· Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:

· Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week

· Integrate outside scholarly sources when required

· Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates and/or instructor

· Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner

· Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.

· Best Practices include:

· Participation early in the week is encouraged to stimulate meaningful discussion among classmates and instructor.

· Enter the discussion often during the week to read and learn from posts.

· Select different classmates for your reply each week.

Discussion Question

This is the week to really see where technology and healthcare are connecting. Select ONE of the following trends and discuss your understanding of this trend in healthcare and its potential impact on your practice as a nurse. What are the legal, privacy, and ethical considerations of this trend? (Everyone attempt to choose a different topic so that we will learn about the many advancements in technology).

· Nanotechnology

· Consumer health informatics (CHI)

· Social media healthcare applications

· Health-focused wearable technology

· eHealth

· Artificial Intelligence

· Simulation

· Computerized provider order entry (CPOE)

· Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA)

· Creative measures in healthcare for use with 3D printers

· Smart Pumps

· Smart Rooms

· Robotics in healthcare

· Mobile technology in outpatient care

· Web-based tools and software technology

· Risk Management tools

· Chatbots or Bots in healthcare

· Telenursing

· Telemedicine

· Telepharmacy

· Telerehabilitation

· Teleconsultation

· Telehospice

· Technology advancement from your clinical practice

· Palm Vein Technology

· Microchip use in healthcare

· Optical head-mounted computer glasses (Google Glass)

· Smart hospital beds

· EBOOK to use for one citation:

· https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/reader/books/9781323903148/epubcfi/6/492%5B%3Bvnd.vst.idref%3DP7001015544000000000000000002CB2%5D!/4/2%5BP7001015544000000000000000002CB2%5D/2/2%5BP7001015544000000000000000002CB3%5D/7:6%5B%20In%2Cter%5D

· email:
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let me know if you cannot have access to the ebook

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Prof needs one citation from the ebook and one external citation

· At least 2 citations

 1) Does a person in need of an organ transplant have a moral right to obtain that transplant, supposing the availability of the needed organ?

 2) How should we choose who gets a transplant, supposing that there are not enough organs for all who need them?

 3) Please cite the textbook and any other source used in APA format.

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APRNs are primary care providers, pivotal in providing primary health care and preventive services in communities. Advanced practice nursing is defined by the Nurse Practice Act but governed by the Board of Nursing in different states or territories. Where the Nurse Practice Act falls short in interpretation, the Board of Registered Nursing guides the form of an opinion (American Nurses Association, n.d.). Advanced practice nurses should understand how these laws and regulations shape practice.

            I am from California, and I chose Iowa for comparison. In both states, APRN nursing regulations allow advanced practice nurses to function as primary care providers with permission to certify disability pursuant to the unemployment insurance code section2708 (California Legislative Information, n.d.). Similarly, in both states, APRNs also sign POLST forms.

            APRNs in California can prescribe controlled substances after fulfilling specific requirements, including six months of physician supervision, a pharmacology course, and another specific course about schedule II-controlled drugs. Iowa Board of Registered Nursing also allows nurse practitioners to prescribe Schedule II drugs after registering with the pharmaceutical board. Both states require the prescriber to be registered with the Drug Enforcement Agency.

           Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners in Iowa have autonomy in practice; alternately, they can collaborate with a physician or surgeon, but this is not a requirement of the Iowa Board of Nursing. APRNs in Iowa practice autonomously. California has a standardized procedure arrangement for advanced practice nurses to diagnose, treat, and prescribe. APRNs in California have career-long supervision, delegation, or team management by a physician. Largely, California regulations allow advanced nurse practitioners to approve, sign, or modify treatment plans after consultation with a physician.

          California Board of Registered Nursing allows for using marijuana by nurses as long as it is not used within the workstation. The legislation makes it unlawful for an employer to eliminate hiring someone based on that person using Cannabis away from their workstation. The legislation further guides that a nurse who uses cannabis for medical purposes should also be exempted from this policy. On the contrary, recreational use of marijuana is illegal under Iowa law. A nurse may be affected even if the positive drug screen was done in another state that allows the use of marijuana. Potential employers usually forward positive marijuana screens where a nurse has a license.

           Advanced Practice Registered Nurses with full legal authority to practice at full scope will have issues practicing autonomously in California because of the restricted practice legislation. One of the objectives of the ANA is to fight barriers to nursing practice so that nurses practice to the full extent of their education and training despite being in different territories. All nurses are licensed by their state of practice or by a multistate license. The Nurse Licensure Compact provides APRNs with a multistate license that allows nurses to practice in the home state and other compact states (NCSBN. (n.d.). Not all states are compact states.

            Nurses adhere to the rules through continuous education to keep up with the latest practices and technology. Many approved colleges provide the necessary certification; some are state-specific, and others can be found online. Joining Professional organizations is also useful for sources of the latest information in the medical world.

explain how the regulatory environment and the regulations selected by your colleague differ from your state/region. Be specific and provide examples. 

Buddhism Written Report

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Background Information:
When studying the different religions of the world we tend of focus on the distinctions between these religions and understanding what makes them unique, however it is important to note that although these religions are distinct and unique in their own way, there are common themes and structures that can be applied to them. Some of the common elements present in the different religions that we will be studying this semester are:

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Sacred Scriptures and Sacred Writings

· Divinely inspired writings that contain origins of the religion, essential beliefs, and major teachings. Some religions also revere writings of prominent figures throughout their history who have contributed to expounding the theology of the religion (ex: writings of the Christian saints) 

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Beliefs and Practices

· Tenets of the religion that unify its community of believers on a variety of topics ranging from their relationship with the divine, soteriology, creation, eschatology, anthropology, etc. 

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Prayer and Worship

· Liturgical practices that believers of the faith participate in throughout their daily lives. Some liturgical practices and rituals of prayer are performed in conjunction with the celebration of religious festivals at particular times of the week (ex: Sabbath) or times of the year (ex: Christmas) 

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Morality – Code of Ethics

· Guiding principles that adherents of the faith abide by throughout their lives informed by the theology of the religion 

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History

· Understanding how the religion was established and the advances of the religion throughout human history that shape the global image of the religion today while also recognizing changes in theology that have occurred throughout history due to major historical events  

 

Instructions:

In your reading of Chapter 5 – 
Encouraging Buddhism: The Middle Path to Liberation you have gained a better understanding of what the religion of Buddhism is all about from the context of its history, beliefs and practices, code of ethics, etc. You will now use the information gleaned in the chapter to expand upon particular elements of Buddhism enumerated below: 

1.
Buddhist Symbols and Names (1 page)

A. Identify a common Buddhist symbol and explain its significance.

I. Consider the following:

1. History/Origins of the symbol

2. Important religious figure(s) associated with the symbol and their involvement with it

3. How is the symbol utilized by Buddhists today?

A. Is it used during prayer/worship?

B. Is it worm as an outward sign of faith?

B. Distinguish between the terms 'Buddhism' and 'The Buddha' as it relates to the religion itself.

2.
Life of the Siddhartha Gautama (1 page)

A. Discuss who Siddhartha Gautama was and the impact that he had on Buddhism.

B. Describe 3 key events from Siddhartha Gautama's life.

C. Address how these events are commemorated by Buddhists today.

3.
Beliefs and Practices (3 pages)
Throughout his life, Siddhartha Gautama did not record any of his teachings, but he is known for his influential sermons and the discussions that he had with his fellow monks. These sermons were transmitted orally for centuries before they were finally committed to writing by several different Buddhist groups. One of the most famous of 
The Buddha’s discourses is his first discourse titled 
Setting in Motion the Wheel of Dhamma and in this discourse he outlines two ideas that would become the foundation of all Buddhist thought: 

The Four Noble Truths
 and 

The Noble Eightfold Path.
 

1.

A. Interpret the meaning of 
each of the Four Noble Truths 
(1.5 pages)

I. All life is suffering.

II. The Cause of Suffering is desire.

III. To end desire is to end suffering.

IV. to end desire, one must follow the Noble Eightfold Path.

B. Articulate the significance of each of the aspects of The Noble Eightfold Path listed below and demonstrate how Buddhists believe that following these practical techniques will help them to achieve nirvana 
(1.5 pages)

I. Right Understanding

II. Right Thought (Intention)

III. Right Speech

IV. Right Conduct

V. Right Livelihood

VI. Right Effort

VII. Right Mindfulness

VIII. Right Concentration (Contemplation)

 

Submission Instructions:

· When completing this written report, the following guidelines must be followed. Failure to do so will result in points being deducted from your grade.

· This report must be typed in 12 pt. Times New Roman font & double-spaced.

· Each section of the report must include a section title on a separate line (ex: Buddhists Symbols, Beliefs and Practices, etc.)

· Each section must incorporate at least 2 references from wither the course text (
World RELG4: Introduction to World Religions) or one of the databases/encyclopedias available through St. Thomas University Library with an appropriate citation.

· The paper should be formatted per current CMOS and adhere to the page length requirements outlined above.

· Your paper will be assessed through Turnitin.

NB: No direct citations

The Assignment (Evidence-Based Project)

Part 3A: Critical Appraisal of Research

Conduct a critical appraisal of the four peer-reviewed articles you selected by completing the Evaluation Table within the Critical Appraisal Tool Worksheet Template. Choose a total of four peer- reviewed articles that you selected related to your clinical topic of interest in Module 2 and Module 3.

Note: You can choose any combination of articles from Modules 2 and 3 for your Critical Appraisal. For example, you may choose two unfiltered research articles from Module 2 and two filtered research articles (systematic reviews) from Module 3 or one article from Module 2 and three articles from Module 3. You can choose any combination of articles from the prior Module Assignments as long as both modules and types of studies are represented.

Part 3B: Critical Appraisal of Research

Based on your appraisal, in a 1-2-page critical appraisal, suggest a best practice that emerges from the research you reviewed. Briefly explain the best practice, justifying your proposal with APA citations of the research.