NURSING INFORMATICS AND THE FOUNDATION OF KNOWLEDGE.

Application: Using the Data/Information/Knowledge/Wisdom Continuum 

Have you ever gone online to search for a journal article on a specific topic? It is amazing to see the large number of journals that are available in the health care field. When you view the library in its entirety, you are viewing untapped data. Until you actually research for your particular topic, there is little structure. Once you have narrowed it down, you have information and once you apply the information, you have knowledge. Eventually, after thoughtful research and diligent practice, you reach the level of wisdom—knowledge applied in meaningful ways.
Are there areas in your practice that you believe should be more fully explored? The central aims of nursing informatics are to manage and communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom. This continuum represents the overarching structure of nursing informatics. In this Assignment, you develop a research question relevant to your practice area and relate how you would work through the progression from data to information, knowledge, and wisdom.
To prepare:

  • Review the information in Figure 6-2 in Nursing Informatics and the Foundation of Knowledge.
  • Develop a clinical question related to your area of practice that you would like to explore.
  • Consider what you currently know about this topic. What additional information would you need to answer the question?
  • Using the continuum of data, information, knowledge, and wisdom, determine how you would go about researching your question.
    • Explore the available databases in the Walden Library. Identify which of these databases you would use to find the information or data you need.
    • Once you have identified useful databases, how would you go about finding the most relevant articles and information?
    • Consider how you would extract the relevant information from the articles.
    • How would you take the information and organize it in a way that was useful? How could you take the step from simply having useful knowledge to gaining wisdom?

To complete:
Write a 3- to 4-page paper that addresses the following:

    • Summarize the question you developed, and then relate how you would work through the four steps of the data, information, knowledge, wisdom continuum. Be specific.
      • Identify the databases and search words you would use.
      • Relate how you would take the information gleaned and turn it into useable knowledge.
    • Can informatics be used to gain wisdom? Describe how you would progress from simply having useful knowledge to the wisdom to make decisions about the information you have found during your database search.

1) Discussion Post :
Please define the productivity paradox and explain current thinking on this topic in Information Technology ( Topic can be refered from this Doc: http://ccs.mit.edu/papers/CCSWP130/ccswp130.html )
2)  Do some independent research on Nicholas Carr (the author of “IT Doesn’t Matter”) and explain his current position on the ability of IT to provide competitive advantage.
3)  Review the return policies at your favorite retailer, then answer this question. What information systems do you think would need to be in place to support their return policy?
4)  Review the section on knowledge creation, culture, and strategy.  Explain how balance scorecards impact knowledge creation, culture, and strategy.  Why are these important concepts to understand within an organization?

Assignment: International Comparison of Data
 
The World Health Organization’s “Statistical Information System” is an interactive database that allows you to compare health indicators for multiple countries. For this Assignment, you will compare the country you selected for the Discussion with the United States in terms of healthcare (i.e., please compare the same country in both the Discussion and Assignment.)
 
To prepare for this Assignment:
• Consider the value of using standardized quantitative health measures or indicators to compare information internationally.
• Examine the definitions of indicators presented in the Resources, including pages 65–72 of the Shi and Singh (2019) course text.
• Use the WHO website to examine country statistics and profiles.
• Create a table to record data related to three health indicators for the two countries you are comparing, as illustrated in the example Indicators Chart on this page.
• Once your table is complete, compare the data and analyze it in light of the information presented in this week’s Resources and the research you conducted for the Discussion. What insights does this comparison give you about health and disease within the U.S. healthcare delivery system and the system of the other country you selected?
• Review the resources in the Writing and Library Skills Resource Guide page
 
By Day 5
The Assignment
 
Write a 1- to 2-page paper in which you:
• Identify the country that you are comparing with the United States.
• Define the three health indicators you have selected for your analysis and explain why you chose them.
• Include the table you created to record and compare your data.
• Summarize the results of your comparison, sharing at least two insights that you gained through this analysis of health and disease in the United States and your selected country.
 
Your Assignment must be written in standard edited English. Be sure to support your work with specific citations from this week’s Learning Resources and additional scholarly sources as appropriate. See the rubric for additional requirements related to research and scholarly writing.
Required websites:
 
http://www.oecd.org
 
https://www.who.int/countries/

Instructions for Answer to 2 Question
1- After Each DQ (question), write down references
2- 300 minimum words for every DQ, you can go up to 800 words but answer should be complete.
3- 2-3 Peer Reviewed/ scholarly references for each question
4- References should be within 4 years
5- I am in acute care nurse practitioner program.
6- The response to the DQ is expected to be a minimum of 300 words. A minimum of two peer reviewed/ scholarly  resources are expected. These need to be appropriate for a clinical professional to guide decisions about patient care. If a textbook is used for one of these responses, the other needs to be journal or professional-level website. The references need to be correctly formatted, as do the citations for those references.  “ Question words” don’t count towards 300 minimum count”
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Question Description

I need the second half of my paper fixed I have to turn it in by tomorrow afternoon I will provide an article and the format it needs to be in and will provide the paper that was turned in PART B DID NOT PASS!!! Here are the instructions AND notes from the teacher:


B. Evaluate a primary qualitative research peer-reviewed journal article (suggested length of 3–5 pages) that has healthcare implications by doing the following:

1. Identify how the researcher addresses the five following areas of the selected journal article, using the attached “Evidence Table”:

• background or introduction

• review of the literature

• discussion of methodology

• data analysis

• researcher’s conclusion

2. Critique whether the evidence presented in each section of the journal article supports the researcher’s conclusion.

3. Explain the protection of human subjects and cultural considerations of the journal article.

4. Identify strengths and limitations of the study.

5. Describe how the evidence informs nursing practice.

C. Acknowledge sources, using APA-formatted in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.

Qualitative- and also subtypes- most often case study, others are grounded theory, phenomenology, and also descriptive subtypes.

Use the readings in module 3, chapter 6, to help you understand different methodologies researchers use.  Read your article as the researchers should tell you the methods they used to research their questions. Identifying research types and subtypes is a big concept.
 

Data Analysis
 
How did the researchers analyze the data collected?  Did they explain it enough for you to evaluate for external or internal validity? What statistical testing was used?  What analysis was discussed?  For quantitative studies examples include T-Test, ANOVA, Logistic Regression, Linear Regression, Chi-Square or descriptive statistics like frequencies, prevalence, and rates or incidence.  For qualitative studies the data is interviews or focus groups and the data is coded for themes and then analyzed based on the subtype.  If it is qualitative descriptive the sample is small and the subjective responses of the participants are usually reported without coding or analyses.
 

Conclusion
 
What are the conclusions of the researchers; do they make sense to you as a clinician?
 

A & B 2

Based on your analysis of the five areas in the table, assess whether the evidence presented in the research report supports the conclusion.

Begin by paraphrasing the author’s conclusion in a sentence; then, discuss how each of the first four sections of the research report described in the table (1 sentence each) supports the author’s conclusion (section 5).  Approximately 5 – 7 sentences total should be enough.

Hints:

Can these researchers make the conclusions that they made? Would anything else explain their results? Are there any other plausible explanations for their conclusions? Remember, you will want to justify your answer. Give a full paragraph on why or why not the evidence in the first four areas of the research paper supported the conclusion in section 5.

B 3

Identify the ethical principles that the researcher should have addressed prior to the study.  For example, what considerations should the researchers have addressed regarding informed consent, privacy, confidentiality, etc. for the specific subjects in the studies you chose to critique.  (1 – 2 paragraphs)

B 4

The strengths and limitations refer to the study design, not to the procedures or interventions being studied in the articles.  Consider things like sample size, level of research, quality of research, sampling strategy, and study design.  Also, consider what the author has stated in the last few sections of the research report regarding strengths and limitations.  (1 – 2 paragraphs)

B 5

Please discuss how the results of the study you selected impacts nursing practice.  (1 – 2 paragraphs)

Include a reference page and in-text citations where appropriate.

Write for your organization a 3–5-page impact report regarding the health concerns of a new immigrant population. Describe the population’s health concerns and issues, explain current pharmacological treatments, and explain how culture and traditional practices may affect use of pharmacology. Identify evidence-based strategies for the organization and nursing staff to use to educate the population and promote health and wellness.

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

  • Competency 1: Apply practice guidelines and standards of evidence-based practice related to pharmacology for safe and effective nursing practice.       
    • (IMPORTANT) -Describe current pharmacological treatment regimens for the health concerns and issues of a population.
  • Competency 2: Explain the relationship between quality patient outcomes, patient safety, and the appropriate use of pharmacology and psychopharmacology.       
    • (IMPORTANT) -Explain traditional beliefs and practices of a population with regard to health concerns and issues.
    • (IMPORTANT) -Explain how the cultural values and traditional practices of a population affect the acceptance and use of pharmacology.
  • Competency 3: Apply the principles and practices of cultural competence with regard to pharmacological interventions.       
    • (IMPORTANT) -Identify evidence-based, culturally sensitive strategies an organization can use to educate a population about the appropriate use of pharmacology.
    • (IMPORTANT) -Identify evidence-based, culturally sensitive strategies nurses can use with a population to promote health and wellness.
  • Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations of a nursing professional.       
    • (IMPORTANT) -Describe the health concerns and issues for a specific population.
    • (IMPORTANT) -Write content clearly and logically with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
    • (IMPORTANT) -Correctly format citations and references using current APA style. 

Assessment Instructions 

Imagine the county health department notifies your organization that a large number of immigrants are expected to be resettled in your area. The organization, wanting to be prepared to handle any health concerns of the population, tasks each department with readying for the influx of immigrants. Your supervisor asks you to prepare an impact report on the pharmacological needs of the population that can be shared with other departments.

Preparation

Complete the following as you prepare for your impact report:

  1. Choose one of the global areas below as the area from which the population will be coming.      
    • Sub-Saharan Africa.
    • India.
    • China.
    • Dominican Republic.
    • Guatemala.
    • Jamaica.
    • Bangladesh.
    • Saudi Arabia.
    • Pakistan.
    • Mexico.
  2. Research the most common health concerns and issues for immigrants from your chosen global area, the pharmacological treatments that will likely be prescribed, and any cultural values or traditional practices that may impact patient outcomes.

Requirements

Once you have identified the population you will be using for this assessment, include the following in your impact report:

  • Describe the health concerns and issues for the population.
  • Describe current pharmacological treatment regimens for the main health concerns and issues.
  • Explain any traditional beliefs and practices associated with the health concerns and issues. Does the population engage in culturally based methods of treating the health concern?
  • Explain how cultural values and traditional practices might affect acceptance and use of prescribed pharmacological treatments. Be sure to consider the relationship between quality patient outcomes, patient safety, and the appropriate use of pharmacology.
  • Identify evidence-based, culturally sensitive strategies the organization can use to educate the population about the correct use of the pharmacology treatments.
  • Identify evidence-based, culturally sensitive strategies the nursing staff can employ with the population to promote health and wellness.

Write this assessment as an impact report formatted as other reports of a similar nature in your organization or an organization with which you are familiar. Include a title page and reference page and follow APA guidelines for your in-text citations and references.

Additional Requirements

  • Number of pages: 3–5
  • At least 3 current scholarly or professional resources.
  • Times New Roman font, 12 point, double-spaced font

Personal Model of Supervision – Students will submit a paper that articulates their personal model of supervision in the field of counseling and relate it to their preferred model of therapy and to existing models of supervision. The personal model of supervision should consider:
Goals of Supervision,
1. The Nature of the Supervisory Relationship (including the Role of the Supervisor),
2. The Procedures/Interventions used in Supervision,
3. Methods Used in Evaluating Supervisees and
4. Appendices – including any forms, handouts or inventories you would use.
APA 6th edition is to be followed; at least five references are to be cited; A minimum of 5 pages of content is required (PLO2&11).
The due date for the paper is November 20, 2020 by 12:00 noon central time.
 

The Assignment you will submit this week will combine the work you completed in Week 4 (Evidenced-Based Practice Plan) and will integrate the Resources and Conclusion details in approximately 3-5 paragraphs for your Capstone Paper. Be sure to include scholarly references identified in the literature review to support your EBP plan. Use appropriate and persuasive language that communicates meaning with clarity and fluency to readers, and is virtually error-free (see AWE Capstone Checklist).
To prepare for this Assignment:

Remember: Each section of the Capstone Paper must meet the Academic Writing Expectations for the Capstone Level.
Write a 3–4-page paper that addresses the following:
Introduction. Briefly review your practice problem and include a purpose statement.

  • Evidence-Based Practice Plan Explanation  (Completed in Week 4)
    • Provide a detailed explanation of the evidence-based practice performance improvement plan that you will be use to address the practice problem.
    • Support your plan with scholarly references (the sources you found in the analysis of the evidence).
  • Resources (completed in Week 5)
    • Describe the resources needed to support the change in practice such as personnel time, supplies for staff education, cost of new equipment, or cost of software.
    • Explain why each resource is necessary.
  • Conclusion
    • Discuss all key points addressed in this assignment.

Additional notes from instructor
 
For this Assignment, write a 3-4 page paper that addresses the following:
A Brief one paragraph introduction. revisit your project subject and include a purpose statement.
Evidence-Based Practice Plan Explanation (This is your level 1 Heading)
Provide a detailed explanation of the evidence-based practice performance improvement plan that you will use to address the practice problem. Use your chosen QI model as a framework, FADE, PDSA etc. This is where you discuss your plan in detail. This means that you discuss what you will do in each phase of the quality model you have chosen. Any interventions in your plan must be
supported with scholarly references (from your lit/evidence review).
Resources ( Heading Level 1)
Describe the resources needed to support the change in practice such as personnel time, supplies for staff education, cost of new equipment, or cost of software.
Conclusion -Level 1 Heading
Summarize the key points discussed in the paper. Review how to write a conclusion. There should be no new information in the conclusion
Reference page Please review APA

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Article Assessment Template
Name
Date
Gordon P. Hagberg.  “The Peculiarities of Geography: Africa”, The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, Vol. 335, The Rising Demand for International Education (May 1961), pp. 66-70.  https://www.jstor.org/stable/1033255
(Please follow the above template in preparing your Article Assessment.  Make sure to remove all of the existing material before submitting.  You should only retain the formatting.
You have two options for the citation: either a bibliography [demonstrated at the bottom of the template], or the style used for book reviews [demonstrated at the top of the template].)
To complete this assignment, you need to provide a turabian format citation for the article (options demonstrated above and below), and a three paragraph assignment: (1) a 1-2 sentence statement of the author’s thesis, (2) a 3-5 sentence discussion of how the author supports his thesis, and (3) a 3-5 sentence discussion of how this article fits into the history of Africa as we’ve covered it in class so far. The assignment should be single spaced and in the paragraph format presented here.
The article that you choose must meet a variety of requirements in order to be suitable for this assignment. Please see them listed below. Particularly for the first assignment (but also during any other of the assignments), feel free to send the properly formatted citation and link for your article to your instructor, to make sure that you are on the right track to complete the assignment properly.
Avoid using direct quotes in an assignment of this type—it will rarely be a good use of your limited space. It is usually better to think through the issues and to state them in your own words. Your discussion should be specific. Make sure that it is clear that you read the material and that you thought about it carefully. Avoid generic statements like “it was interesting”, “it fit the week’s readings well”, “I liked the article”. Instead, make sure that you are clear about the thesis being presented, explain how and why the article fits the week’s readings, and discuss how and why it is a valuable source.
Bibliography
Hagberg, Gordon P.  “The Peculiarities of Geography: Africa”, The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, Vol. 335, The Rising Demand for International Education (May 1961), pp. 66-70.  https://www.jstor.org/stable/1033255

Person-Situation Interactions

1,050-word paper analyzing the humanistic approaches to personality. Your paper should cover the following areas:

  • Compare person-centered theory with Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
  • Use Maslow’s hierarchy of needs to discuss the extent to which growth needs influence personality formation.
  • Outline the main components of person-centered theory that contribute to personality development.
  • Identify which theory you relate to most, and explain why.

Include an introduction and conclusion in your paper
APA format