Developing a Culture of Evidence-Based Practice

To Prepare: Review the Resources and reflect on the various strategies presented throughout the course that may be helpful in disseminating effective and widely cited EBP. This may include: unit-level or organizational-level presentations, poster presentations, and podium presentations at organizational, local, regional, state, and national levels, as well as publication in peer-reviewed journals. Reflect on … Read more

Student response 1

With the growth in technology, some systems are being developed over time to make health more inclusive. This means that the health improvement of the patients is not only left to be the responsibility of the health professional but also that of the patient. The institution that I am situated at has incorporated patient portals … Read more

Student response 2

Big data is the vast collection of multiple data outlets combined into a singular, massive storage space of data (Thew, 2016). As part of a clinical system, big data is beneficial for many reasons, but the largest—and most important reason—may simply be the benefit of improving patient care. Specifically, big data can improve patient care … Read more

Student response 2

Patient falls have a substantial impact on patient treatment and outcomes. Patients’ falls can result in fractures, concussions, and internal bleeding, all of which complicate patient care. Patient falls lengthen their stay in the hospital. They also add to the workload of nurses who are already overworked. Patient care costs go up, and everyone suffers because of … Read more

The Impact of Nursing Informatics on Patient Outcomes and Patient Care Efficiencies

To Prepare: Review the concepts of technology application as presented in the Resources. Reflect on how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence may help fortify nursing informatics as a specialty by leading to increased impact on patient outcomes or patient care efficiencies. The Assignment: (4-5 pages not including the title and reference page) In a … Read more