NURS-6051N: Transforming Nursing & Healthcare

NURS-6051N: Transforming Nursing & Healthcare

By Day 3 of Week 1

Provide an overview of the focus of your scenario. Describe the data that could be utilized, the methods for data collection and access, and the potential knowledge that can be derived from this data. Furthermore, explore how a nurse leader would employ clinical reasoning and judgment in generating knowledge from this experience.

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems have become widespread, enabling the digital retrieval of patient records and the extraction of valuable clinical data. Consequently, various ancillary applications such as translational research, quality control, and health management have emerged, all aimed at enhancing patient care. The quality of data significantly impacts patient treatment and overall healthcare delivery. Errors, omissions, and inconsistencies in data and documentation can lead to errors and adverse outcomes, jeopardizing patient safety, hindering the exchange of health information, and impeding clinical research (Alzu’bi et al., 2021).

The Case of Frank Mills has cerebrovascular disease (CVD), hyperlipidemia, prostate cancer, glaucoma, and recurring deep venous thrombophlebitis (DVT)

To formulate an effective treatment plan, it is crucial to gather information about the patient’s health and assess their eligibility for admission. Developing a new and more successful treatment plan involves considering past treatment approaches and their efficacy. When creating a treatment strategy that leads to positive patient and healthcare outcomes, it is imperative to take into account data from previous treatment methods and their success rates.

In practice, patients experiencing adverse reactions to medications are common occurrences. Knowing whether a patient has had negative reactions to a previously administered medication is essential. In my experience as a psychiatric nurse, I have encountered patients who had adverse reactions to psychiatric drugs, which complicated their care and created additional challenges. To address such situations effectively, access to information about previous hospitalizations, treatment outcomes, adverse drug reactions, physician notes, and a clear diagnosis is essential (Nagle et al., 2017).

Understanding a patient’s past experiences with medications or specific environments is invaluable when counseling patients, especially in psychiatric settings. Identifying any previous manic, aggressive, or self-destructive behaviors in response to medication is crucial to ensure patient safety. Flagging the patient’s record with this information can prevent future incidents. Allergies should also be identified and documented in the patient’s chart, enabling nurses to prevent medication errors and potentially life-threatening situations. I have encountered such situations in the past, and prompt modifications to the treatment plan were necessary to ensure patient well-being.

While data from patient records is valuable, the involvement of clinicians in creating and implementing care plans is essential. Healthcare informaticists play a crucial role in developing robust, accessible tools for healthcare teams. However, direct contact with the patient by the care team often reveals subtle changes and nuances that data alone may not capture. Therefore, before sharing data, I prefer to discuss the patient’s habits and recent changes with the prior care team. Clinical nursing judgment involves cognitive, psychomotor, and emotional processes, while clinical reasoning encompasses the metacognitive and cognitive process of interpreting relevant knowledge for a specific patient or clinical situation (Nagle et al., 2017). These processes contribute to knowledge generation and the development of normative orders in nursing and healthcare.

References:

– Alzu’bi, A. A., Watzlaf, V. J. M., & Sheridan, P. (2021). Electronic Health Record (EHR) Abstraction. Perspectives in health information management, 18(Spring), 1g.

– Nagle, L. M., Sermeus, W., & Junger, A. (2017). Evolving Role of the Nursing Informatics Specialist. Studies in Health Technology & Informatics, 232, 212–221.

– McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2022). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge (5th ed.).

NURSE LEADER AS KNOWLEDGE WORKER

The term “knowledge worker” was introduced by Peter Drucker and refers to individuals who apply theoretical knowledge gained through formal training to develop products and services. Nurses, as knowledge workers, have evolved in their role due to advancements in data generation and access tools, enabling them to leverage data in powerful ways. This Assignment explores the evolving role of nurse leaders as knowledge workers and their ability to utilize data for informed decision-making.

RESOURCES

Before completing this activity, review the concepts of informatics and reflect on the role of nurse leaders as knowledge workers.

The Assignment:

1. Explain the concept of a knowledge worker.
2. Define and elucidate nursing informatics while highlighting the nurse leader’s role as a knowledge worker.
3. Incorporate an infographic illustrating the nurse leader’s role as a knowledge worker.
4. Integrate your hypothetical scenario shared in the Discussion Forum, detailing the data sources, collection methods, and potential knowledge derived from the data. Ensure you incorporate feedback from your colleagues’ responses.

Submit your completed presentation by Day 7 of Week 2.

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