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1. Information Systems in Nursing
Information Systems in NursingORDER HERE FOR ORIGINAL, PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPERS
ON Information Systems in NursingWrite 3–5 pages in which you discuss how a current
information system used in the delivery of patient care contributes to improved patient
outcomes.In using information system technology, nurses are able to track and measure
data to improve patient outcomes.Show LessBy successfully completing this assessment,
you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and
assessment criteria:Competency 1: Describe the importance of effective scholarship and
evidence-based information to advance the profession of nursing.Describe how an
information system used in nursing contributes to evidence-based nursing
practices.Competency 2: Identify strategies and best practices for using informatics in
nursing and health care.Describe how a nurse researcher uses information technology to
define patient safety within the context of outcomes.Competency 3: Explain the use of
information management tools and technologies to monitor and improve health care
delivery and patient outcomes.Describe how nurse leaders and nurse informaticists use
technology and evidence-based practice to contribute to improved patient
outcomes.Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is consistent with the expectations
of a nursing professional.Write coherently to support a central idea in appropriate format
with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.Competency MapCheck Your ProgressUse this
online tool to track your performance and progress through your course.Toggle
DrawerContextContinued rapid changes in information technology reflect significant
progress in health care delivery and the practice of nursing. The use of patient monitoring
devices, robotics, electronic medical records, data management resources, and ready access
to current science are a few examples of how technology is used in providing care to
patients across multiple settings.Show LessHow technology will continue to interface with
nursing care, research, and future practice is significant to advancing the profession and
maintaining high quality of care standards and delivery.The following search terms relate to
nursing informatics and evidence-based practice. Keeping an eye on them will help the
nurse informatics practitioner stay up to date about current trends and applications of
technology: Information Systems in NursingElectronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive
Programs.The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).Office for Civil
Rights – A Healthcare Provider’s Guide to the HIPAA Privacy Rule.Patient Safety and Quality
Improvement Act (PSQIA).Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).Toggle
DrawerQuestions to ConsiderTo deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to

2. consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an
interested friend, or a member of the business community.Show LessConsider the following
questions from the point of view of a specific organization:Technologies used for direct
care: Information Systems in NursingHow are data used to improve patient outcomes?How
does technology contribute to safety and quality of care in this setting?Technologies used
for data management:How are data tracked, monitored, stored, or trended in your data
management system?How is technology used for data archiving and retrieval?Reliability
and safeguards:How do you know your data are reliable?What types of safeguards are in
place to protect patient data?Research:How are data extracted and used for research
endeavors in your organization?What are examples of how nurses at the bedside are
involved in technology design and testing in your organization? In other organizations?
How might you do it differently?Technology and professional development:What are the
challenges for successful implementation of new technologies in health care environment
and nursing practices—in general? Specific to your organization?If you had the power to
improve the way technology is used in your organization, what you would like to see
changed or enhanced?Toggle DrawerResourcesSUGGESTED RESOURCESThe following
optional resources are provided to support you in completing the assessment or to provide
a helpful context. For additional resources, refer to the Research Resources and
Supplemental Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom.Capella
ResourcesAPA Paper Template.APA Paper Tutorial.Capella MultimediaClick the links
provided below to view the following multimedia pieces:Nurse Educator Informatics Skills
Competency Checklist | Transcript.Qualitative Versus Quantitative Quiz | Transcript.Show
LessLibrary ResourcesThe following e-books or articles from the Capella University Library
are linked directly in this course:Cashin, A., & Cook, R. (Eds.). (2010). Evidence-based
practice in nursing informatics: Concepts and applications. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.Gerrish,
K., & Lacey, A. (2013). Research process in nursing (6th ed.). Somerset, NJ: John Wiley &
Sons.Al-Rawajfah, O. M., Aloush, S., & Hewitt, J. B. (2014). Use of electronic health-related
datasets in nursing and health-related research. Western Journal of Nursing Research,
37(7), 952–983.Campbell, R. J. (2013). Defining health informatics. Journal of AHIMA, 84(2),
28–30, 32.Dalrymple, P. W. (2011). Data, information, knowledge: The emerging field of
health informatics. Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science and
Technology, 37(5), 41–44.Dunn, S. L., Arslanian-Engoren, C., Dekoekkoek, T., Jadack, R., &
Scott, L. D. (2015). Secondary data analysis as an efficient and effective approach to nursing
research. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 37(10), 1295–1307.McBride, S., Delaney, J.,
& Tietze, M. (2012). Health information technology and nursing. American Journal of
Nursing, 112(8), 36–42.Murphy, J. (2010). Nursing and technology: A love/hate
relationship. Nursing Economics, 28(6), 405–408.Samuels, J. G., Mcgrath, R. J., Fetzer, S. J.,
Mittal, P., & Bourgoine, D. (2015). Using the electronic health record in nursing research:
Challenges and opportunities. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 37(10), 1284–
1294.Schwartz, A. (2012). Helping drive health care’s fast-moving technology train. Science
of Caring, 24(1), 14–20.Course Library GuideA Capella University library guide has been
created specifically for your use in this course. You are encouraged to refer to the resources
in the BSN-FP4004 – Nursing Research and Informatics Library Guide to help direct your

3. research. Information Systems in NursingInternet ResourcesAccess the following resources
by clicking the links provided. Please note that URLs change frequently. Permissions for the
following links have been either granted or deemed appropriate for educational use at the
time of course publication.Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). (n.d.).
Retrieved from http://www.ahrq.gov/index.htmlCMS.gov. (2015, October 29). Electronic
Health Records (EHR) Incentive Programs. Retrieved
from https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legis…Healthcare Information and
Management Systems Society (HIMSS). (n.d.). Retrieved
from http://www.himss.org/HHS.gov. (2005). The Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
Act of 2005 (PSQIA). Retrieved
from http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/psa/regulation/stat…U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services, Office for Civil Rights. (n.d.). A Health Care Provider’s Guide to the HIPAA
Privacy Rule: Communicating With a Patient’s Family, Friends, or Others Involved in the
Patient’s Care. Retrieved
from http://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/provider_ff…HHS.gov. (2015). Health
information privacy: HIPAA. Retrieved from http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/Bookstore
ResourcesThe resources listed below are relevant to the topics and assessments in this
course and are not required. Unless noted otherwise, these materials are available for
purchase from the Capella University Bookstore. When searching the bookstore, be sure to
look for the Course ID with the specific –FP (FlexPath) course designation. Information
Systems in NursingGrove, S. K., Gray, J. R., & Burns, N. (2015). Understanding nursing
research: Building an evidence-based practice (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.Additional
BooksYou may wish to purchase the following books from your preferred bookseller. These
scholarly texts are great resources for now and in the future:McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G.
(2015). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge (3rd ed.). Burlington, MA:
Jones & Bartlett Learning.Polit, D. F., & Beck, C. T. (2012). Nursing research: Generating and
assessing evidence for nursing practice (9th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams &
Wilkins.Saba, V. K., & McCormick, K. A. (2015). Essentials of nursing informatics (6th ed.).
New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.Assessment InstructionsWrite a paper in which you analyze an
information system for its effectiveness in improving patient care.PREPARATIONSelect an
example of a current information system used in the delivery of patient care. Note: Ideally,
select a system from your workplace to examine. If you are not currently working, select a
system from an organization close to where you live. This technology should be used for
data management designed to improve patient care.Familiarize yourself with the
technology. Do some personal research to gain a deeper understanding about the
technology. Visit the Web site of the company who markets the technology to familiarize
with how the company positions the technology in the market. Read articles online and in
the library related to your chosen system. Remember to take notes to keep track of what
you discover. Examine the following aspects of the technology: Information Systems in
NursingHow is the information system designed to contribute to safety and quality in the
care of patients?What types of data are tracked, monitored, stored, and trended in the
system?How well does it accomplish what it is designed to do in your chosen real-world
setting?How is this information system used to support research or action by nurse

4. researchers, leaders, and informaticists? If it is not currently being used to support
research, how could it be used in the future?What types of opportunities are available for
nurses, in any scope of practice, that gives them the chance to participate in the design and
testing of this system?How might the technology be enhanced so it better meets the needs
of the professionals currently using the system?Compare what you learn with how your
chosen technology is being used in the workplace. Think about your own workplace and
consider speaking with other professionals who currently use the
system.DIRECTIONSWrite an paper in which you discuss and apply what you have learned
about how your chosen information system is used in the delivery of patient care and how it
contributes (or does not contribute) to improved patient care. Include the following
categories:Describe your chosen information system used in nursing and how it contributes
to evidence-based nursing practices.Describe the types of data that are tracked and how the
data are monitored, stored, and trended.Describe how a nurse researcher, nurse leader, and
nurse informaticist use information technology to define patient safety within the context of
outcomes.Describe how nurses can enhance the technology through participation in design
and testing of the system.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSWritten communication: Ensure
written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.APA
formatting: Format resources and citations according to current APA style and formatting
guidelines. Include the following:Title page.Running head (a short title that appears on
every page).Title on the first page of text.Level 1 headings for paper sections.In-text
parenthetical citations and a reference list.Number of resources: Cite a minimum of four
peer-reviewed resources.Length: Submit 3–5 typed, double-spaced pages.Font and font
size: Use Times New Roman, 12 point.