Explain the scope of the problem using both anecdotal and evidentiary information to “build your case”

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Each student in this course possesses a unique background and skill set. Drawing from your own career and experiences, identify a current information-technology-related problem or opportunity for improvement.

Explain the scope of the problem using both anecdotal and evidentiary information to “build your case”
Once you have identified and explained the problem, propose a solution or series of steps to be taken in order to improve the situation
Your recommendations for improvement may include design and utilization of new technology or perhaps upgrades to that which already exists
Be creative in your approach
Explain how the changes will benefit nursing and improve patient outcomes
Topics for discussion may include (but are not limited to): legal ramifications of information technology/systems, ethical considerations in information technology, redundancy in documentation, ease of use and navigation in chosen operating system, or the use of data to improve health outcomes
Approach this assignment as though you are the advanced-practice informatics nurse responsible for convincing others that a change is needed and then moving forward with planning, implementation, and evaluation of the project
Use language that reflects the proper use of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and word choice. Make sure the paper is well organized, using headings throughout to guide the reader.

(1,200–1,500 words)

Write an essay of 1500 words in length in response to the following essay criteria.

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John has returned to your ward after having his total knee replacement surgery and you are the nurse taking over his post-operative cares.

Choose ONE of the topics listed below – Post op respiratory infection OR Post op deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

Search the literature for at least 10 recent [less than five years old] research journal articles or systematic review papers related to the topic you have selected.

Write an essay of 1500 words in length in response to the following essay criteria.

Use current evidence to support your discussion on the topic.

Refer to the marking criteria to see how many marks are allocated to each section

and to get further information on the assignment structure.

Use the APA 6 Referencing style and the School’s assignment formatting guidelines

Describe the parts of your personal philosophy where you agree or disagree with this theorist.

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During weeks 3 and 6, you will complete a nursing theorist video analysis/reflection of one of the nursing theorist videos provided in the course. We highly recommend that you watch as many of these videos as you can throughout the course. This is a great opportunity for you to see and hear directly from the actual theorists that you are reading about in the text. Click on the Nursing Theorist Video Link in the main menu on the left to see the collection of videos.After watching one of the theorist videos, reflect about what you have learned. Compose a paper that addresses the following:

Explain why you chose to watch this particular theorist’s video.
Describe the parts of your personal philosophy where you agree or disagree with this theorist.
Is there anything that surprised you in the video? If so, what surprised you?
Would you recommend this video to another student? If so, why would you recommend it?
What value did you receive from watching it?
Your paper should be 2–3 pages in length, in APA format, typed in Times New Roman with 12-point font, and double-spaced with 1″ margins. If outside sources are used, they must be cited appropriately.

Points Possible: 50

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