NURS 8210 Week 7 Blog: Innovative Informatics Tools and Applications to Clinical Practice New technology and tools will undoubtedly shape nursing practice.  “Research suggests that between 8% and 16% of nursing time is spent on non-nursing activities and tasks that should be delegated to others” (Robert, 2019). As a result, new innovations may minimize the…

NURS 8210 Week 6 Discussion: Digital Health: Mobile Devices, Wearables, Telehealth, Telemedicine Preparing for her run, Susan tightened her fitness watch on her wrist. After experiencing and having received treatment for a heart arrhythmia, Susan was encouraged to wear the watch that not only would alert her if she experienced an irregular heartbeat, but the…

NURS 8210 Week 5 Discussion: Data Science Applications and Processes How might data compiled and analyzed in your healthcare organization or nursing practice help support efforts aimed at patient quality and safety? Why might it be important to consider the how’s and why’s of data collection, application, and implementation? How might these practices shape your…

NURS 8210 Week 4 Discussion: Change Theories, Systems Thinking, Implementation Science Never have we had vast amounts of data at our fingertips like we do today. However, before we can meaningfully access and use data for interpretation, it must be transformed. To derive meaning from the data collected, you need to understand that data collection…

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. Resources…

NURS 8210 Week 2 Discussion 2: Important Terminology and Concepts The field of nursing requires an understanding of many terms and concepts. You may find there are some you are familiar with, and you may find you are learning something new every day. How might the exploration of nursing informatics terms and concepts help you…

NURS 8210 Week 2 Discussion 1: Professional Role Development “Nursing research involves much planning and attention to details, yet novice and seasoned nurse researchers often overlook the day-to-day operations required to conduct research studies. Project management is a set of iterative steps that can facilitate the process of conducting nursing research” (Rew et al., 2020).…

NURS 8210 Week 1 Discussion: Health Information Technology and Nursing Informatics: Introduction In the video, Nursing Informatics Innovators, you are provided an extensive list of 34 nursing informatics innovators. Each of these individuals has been integral in advancing nursing informatics and the field of nursing practice. Innovators in the field of nursing informatics, led the way in…

NURS 8114 Week 11 Discussion: Translation of Evidence and Application Based on your work in previous modules, you will wrap up the course with a Discussion on challenges in translating and applying evidence to implement a quality improvement initiative. Draw on your experience in your current or previous health care settings to consider specific barriers…

NURS 8114 Module 4 Assignment: Investigating a Critical Practice Question Through a Literature Review  Complete Parts 1 and 2 of your Assignment: Part 1: Literature Review: Be sure you have completed all required sections of the template (PDF) document. Part 2: Critical Assessment paper: Reflect on comments from colleagues in response to your Week 10…