Writing Essay Assignment Week 1

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Weekly Essay/Writing Assignment Content

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This week's writing assignment will consist of the following: Select a particular area of nursing that is of interest to you and write a 
short essay of at least 2 to 3 pages about the specifics of nursing research in relation to this area, what can be accomplished by it, and why you believe it to be valuable. Include an explanation of the following questions in your response. 

• What role does nursing research play in the development of applied medicine?

• What are the best methods for conducting such research? Include specific topics you will cover and how this relates to your literature review. You may need to use the Internet for help.

Please review the Assignment Rubric. All students are encouraged to visit the library as you must conduct research from EBP practice journals and research studies. 

CRITERIA	OUTSTANDING	VERY GOOD	GOOD	UNACCEPTABLE
Integration of Knowledge     25% of the total grade	100% The paper demonstrates that the author understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Concepts are integrated into the writer’s own insights. The writer provides concluding remarks that show analysis and synthesis of ideas. Page requirements are met.	80% The paper demonstrates that the author, mostly, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Some conclusions, however, are not supported in the body of the paper. The page requirement is one page below the required amount.	60% The paper demonstrates that the author, to a certain extent, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. The page requirement is two pages below the required amount.	40% The paper does not demonstrate that the author has understood, and applied concepts learned in the course. The page requirement is more than two pages below the required amount.
Topic Focus   25% of the total Grade	100% The topic is focused narrowly enough for the scope of this assignment. A thesis statement provides direction for the paper, either by a statement of a position or hypothesis. The topic is consistently well thought out, thorough offers insight into the topic, and includes cited evidence to support the topic.	80% The topic is focused but lacks direction. The paper is about a specific topic, but the writer has not established a position. The topic is somewhat well thought out, offers limited insight into the topic, but does not include cited evidence to support the topic.	60% The topic is too broad for the scope of this assignment.	40% The topic is unclear or unrelated to the discussion topic with little or no supporting evidence.
Depth of Discussion and Cohesiveness 25% of the total grade	100% In-depth discussion and elaboration in all sections of the paper. Ties together information from all sources. Paper flows from one issue to the next with no headings. The author’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources Mostly, it ties together information from all sources.	80% In-depth discussion and elaboration in most sections of the paper. Mostly, it ties together information from all sources. Paper flows with only some disjointedness. The author’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.	60 % The writer has omitted content. Quotations from others outweigh the writer’s own ideas excessively. Sometimes ties together information from all sources. The paper does not flow. Disjointedness is apparent. The author’s writing does not demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between material obtained from all sources.	40% Cursory discussion in all the sections of the paper or brief discussion in only a few sections   It does not tie together information. Paper does not flow and appears to be created from disparate issues. Headings are necessary to link concepts. Writing does not demonstrate an understanding any relationship
Spelling and Grammar 12% of the total grade	100% Fewer than 5 grammatical, spelling, capitalization, or punctuation errors The required word count has been met.	80% More than 5 but fewer than 10 grammatical, spelling, capitalization & punctuation errors The required word count is 25 words below the minimum required count.	60% More than 10 grammatical, spelling, capitalization & punctuation errors The required word count is 50 words below the minimum required count.	40% An unacceptable number of spelling and/or grammar mistakes. The required word count is more than 50 words below the minimum required count.
Sources 7% of the total grade	100% 4 current sources, of which at least 3 are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. Sources include both general background sources and specialized sources. Special-interest sources and popular literature and acknowledged as such if they are cited. All websites utilized are authoritative.	80% 3 current sources, of which at least 2 are peer-review journal articles or scholarly books. All websites utilized are authoritative.	60% Fewer than 3 current sources or fewer than 2 of 3 are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. All websites utilized are credible.	40% Fewer than 3 current sources or fewer than 2 of 3 are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. Not all websites utilized are credible, and/or sources are not current.
Citations 6% of the total grade	100% Fewer than 5 incomplete citations and/or quotations, and APA format errors	80% More than 5 but fewer than 10 incomplete citations and/or quotations, and APA format errors.	60% More than 10 incomplete citations and/or quotations, or APA format errors.	40% The citation style is inconsistent or incorrect. It does not cite sources.

  

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Provide an overview of each nurse theorist/and or nursing theory that you have chosen.

Be sure to discuss the basic philosophical and structural components of the theory, the classification of the theory, the purpose and intention of the theory, and whether the theory is based upon other theories or approaches (from other nursing scholars or from other disciplines). Identify what areas of nursing the theory has the most impact, nursing practice, nursing research, nursing education, or nursing administration. Also discuss the development of the theory/theoretical approach based upon the sociopolitical and cultural influences of the time and environment of its development, upon the roles in nursing that the theorist held, and the values and beliefs of the theorist.
Be sure to use appropriate APA citation and when responding to your peers, begin with addressing them personally and end your response posting with your name.

Guidelines for Weekly Discussion Postings/ Discussion Participation: The online discussions will provide opportunities to explore different topics, share what you are learning with your classmates, and gain clarity about the course content. Your discussion responses should demonstrate critical thinking skills and your responses should be thoughtful and promote respectful discourse with the other students in the class. The rules of common courtesy are to be followed (e.g., one voice speaks at a time, polite debate occurs, and all opinions are honored). In order for an online discussion assignment to be considered complete, the student must effectively and adequately cover the assigned topic, reference the course text and other sources with appropriate APA citations, meet the 400 word minimum, the responses to classmates must be developed in a manner that furthers the conversation and learning, the spelling, grammar, and writing must be appropriate, and the online discussion assignment must be submitted on time. Interactions should be thorough, thoughtful and facilitate the learning community’s growth. Discussions will be reviewed on a weekly basis. Contribution toward the course grade total will be based on the pattern of demonstrating these characteristics. Please remember, initial posts should be submitted by deadline. 

 RESPOND TO PEERS WITH APA REFERRENCE    

 Tony    

  Healthcare technology trends are essential to healthcare and providing optimal care to patients. The use of technology will only become advanced for many years to come in healthcare. Technology is playing more of a role in patient care and experience to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients (PR Newswire, 2019). The healthcare technology seen in my facility is the most recent change over to electronic medical record (EMR), the implementation of a robot to transport medications for pharmacy, and the patient access portal. The EMR serves many purposes in daily patients care and it is utilized by almost every individual in the facility. As new nurses start in the field, it is important to have a basic understanding of EMR and informatics and for it to be part of nursing competencies (McGonigle & Mastrian, 2017). The EMR has also served as a gateway for my facility because it has introduced more technology since its implementation, such as the pharmacy robot and the patient access portal. The pharmacy robot is connected through the EMR and is triggered to send medication up to nurse when requested through the patient's medication chart in the EMR. The robot has been substantial in assisting the pharmacy in delivering medication at any specific time. The downside to the pharmacy robot has been that at times it gets stuck, and the nurse receives the medication late. The other important technological trend is the patient access portal. The portal is viewed by the patient and their medical information and physician providing care is available to view. The portal assists the patients in viewing medications, educational videos pertaining to their medical conditions, and communicating with providers. The negative to the portal is the medical information seen by the patient may be misconstrued if the patient lacks the education of their condition.

            Healthcare technology trends are vital for quality-of-care improvements and also managing cost of facilities (Fichman, Kohli, & Krishnan, 2011). Cybersecurity is going to be a more prominent part of healthcare and providing patients with privacy. Healthcare providers need to be mindful of cyber security to keep patient’s information safe (Kruse, Ffrederick, Jacobson, & Monticone, 2017). Patients will be more willing to participate in the use of the emerging technologies if they know their information is protected.

Florence A

In my experience as a nurse, I have witnessed various healthcare technology trends that have gained prominence in recent years. One of the most remarkable trends is the growing use of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) to manage patient data. EHRs allow healthcare providers to obtain patient data swiftly, encouraging effective and synchronized care. However, one potential obstacle associated with EHRs is the threat of data breaches, which can jeopardize patient privacy.

 Another notable trend is the use of telehealth services. Telehealth allows healthcare experts to provide care from a distance, improving the availability of healthcare for individuals in remote areas or those with restrictions on movement. However, a potential risk lies in the safety of telehealth platforms, as breaches could expose sensitive patient data (Benda et al., 2020). In terms of data safety and legislation, the benefit is that laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guarantee the protection of client information. Nevertheless, the risk lies in the intricacy of conformity, which can result in administrative burdens for healthcare institutions.

In my perspective, the most promising trend in healthcare technology for nursing practice is the smooth incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into clinical decision support systems. This advancement holds vast potential to change nursing care. Artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms can manage vast patient information rapidly, providing nurses with valuable understandings that help in making informed decisions promptly (Rubinger et al., 2023). This promise of AI and ML can significantly improve patient care outcomes by reducing errors and optimizing the overall effectiveness of healthcare delivery. By harnessing these technologies, nurses can offer more precise diagnoses, formulate customized treatment plans, and allocate resources efficiently, ultimately contributing to enhanced patient experiences and better healthcare outcomes.

These healthcare technology trends present the potential for significant enhancements in patient care outcomes, efficiencies, and data management. Nevertheless, healthcare organizations must manage the associated obstacles and risks, such as data security and regulatory compliance, to ensure these technologies' safe and efficient application in nursing practice.

Chamberlain

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Week 7

Post TANIC Self-Assessment and Reflection Post

Note: Compared to week 2, this one went much better, my computer knowledge has improved

 Reflection Questions: 

Reflect and respond to 
EACH of the following questions.  

1. Regarding the Post-TANIC Self-Assessment for this week, how does your competency level compare to the Week 2 Self-Assessment?

2. Which two competencies do you think may benefit you in your future role as an APN and why?

3. As discussed in the lesson this week, healthcare providers must be competent in informatics in order to make ethical decisions about informatics technologies and patients' intimate healthcare data and information. To the extent that information technology is reshaping healthcare practices or promises to improve patient care, healthcare professionals must possess certain competencies which will assist with consistency and quality. Which two competencies did you achieve in this course? Explain.