NURS 8210 Week 3 Blog: How Has Nursing Informatics and Technology Impacted Your Practice?

For this Discussion, you will explore the impact of digital technology on nursing practice. Consider the influence these technologies may have on nursing practice, and what skills you might need to hone in on in order to address these needs.

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To Prepare

  • Consider your nursing background and professional interests as you view the video.
  • What potential skills, knowledge, or competencies to ensure quality of care and safety improvements, might you need to develop for your healthcare organization or nursing practice to ensure continued quality care and safety?

By Day 3 of Week 3

Post a blog to address the following:

  • Explore the pivotal role of informatics competencies in enhancing the quality of care and safety in your nursing practice.

SOLUTIONNURS 8210 Week 3 Blog: How Has Nursing Informatics and Technology Impacted Your Practice?

Main Post

Explore the pivotal role of informatics competencies in enhancing the quality of care and safety in your nursing practice.

Informatics Competencies and Clinical Decision-Making

One of the primary ways informatics enhances the quality of care is through improved clinical decision-making. Informatics competencies enable nurses to effectively use Electronic Health Records (EHRs), which aggregate and organize patient data for easy access and analysis. With comprehensive patient information at their fingertips, nurses can make more informed decisions, leading to better patient outcomes. For instance, EHRs often include decision support systems that alert healthcare providers to potential medication interactions, allergies, or other critical issues that might otherwise be overlooked (McGonigle & Mastrian, 2021). By utilizing these tools, nurses can anticipate and mitigate risks, ensuring safer patient care…

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