Week 1 discussion
DQ 1
Compare and contrast the structure of the first EHR versus
the current EHR system.
DQ 2
Describe two benefits and two challenges of the EHR. Name
two strategies to address the challenges of the EHR.
Week 2 discussion
DQ 1
Explain what NIC, NOC, and NANDA are and how you currently
utilize them in your nursing practice. If you do not utilize them, explain why
and what you use in replacement.
DQ2
After reviewing the nursing informatics scope and standards,
which two standards are you strongest in and why? Which two standards could you
improve and how will you accomplish this?
Week 3 discussion
DQ 1
Take a position on whether the ANCC or the AMIA
certification is better in healthcare informatics. What led you to that
determination?
DQ 2
Choose a change management theory and describe how you would
apply it to the implementation of a new healthcare technology in your
area/speciality of nursing.
Week 4 discussion
DQ 1
What are two strategies you could employ to engage patients
with the use of healthcare technologies? How would you assess the effectiveness
of these strategies?
DQ 2
Describe how you can utilize healthcare informatics in the
generation and discovery of new knowledge.
Week 5 discussion
DQ 1
Describe how you would utilize health informatics to enhance
a specific area of public health. How would you assess outcomes related to the
utilization of health informatics in public health.
DQ 2
Describe an innovative technology in the healthcare setting
in which you are currently practicing. Name two benefits and two limitations of
this technology.
Week 6 discussion
DQ 1
Describe the relationship between meaningful use and health
information exchange.
DQ 2
Name five of the top challenges in healthcare informatics
and discuss at least two strategies to address these challenges
Week 7 discussion
DQ 1
What is the relationship between nursing informatics and
interdisciplinary departments in utilizing healthcare informatics and
technology?
DQ 2
Name two obstacles in implementing healthcare informatics in
non-acute healthcare settings. What are four strategies that may help to
overcome these obstacles?
Week 8 discussion
DQ 1
Compare and contrast two different roles in nursing
informatics.
DQ 2
Discuss two trends in healthcare informatics and what
competencies nursing informaticists will need to successfully support these
trends
