Discussion: The Inclusion of Nurses in the Systems Development Life Cycle

In the media introduction to this module, it was suggested that you as a nurse have an important role in the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). With a focus on patient care and outcomes, nurses may not always see themselves as contributors to the development of new systems. However, as you may have observed in your own experience, exclusion of nurse contributions when implementing systems can have dire consequences.

In this Discussion, you will consider the role you might play in systems development and the ramifications of not being an active participant in systems development.

To Prepare:

• Review the steps of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) as presented in the Resources. 
• Reflect on your own healthcare organization and consider any steps your healthcare organization goes through when purchasing and implementing a new health information technology system.
• Consider what a nurse might contribute to decisions made at each stage of the SDLC when planning for new health information technology.

By Day 3 of Week 9

Post a description of what you believe to be the consequences of a healthcare organization not involving nurses in each stage of the SDLC when purchasing and implementing a new health information technology system. Provide specific examples of potential issues at each stage of the SDLC and explain how the inclusion of nurses may help address these issues. Then, explain whether you had any input in the selection and planning of new health information technology systems in your nursing practice or healthcare organization and explain potential impacts of being included or not in the decision-making process. Be specific and provide examples.

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Discussion Question:

Answer both of the following questions honestly and professionally:

1. Discuss the factors and approach you will use to develop a professional partnership with your selected site.
2. What is the importance of collaborating with other healthcare professionals in order to establish trusting relationships to gain commitment for mobilizing health initiatives? 

Your initial posting should be 400 words in length and utilize at least one scholarly source other than the textbook. 

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Based on reading of chapters 1,4,6,  you now have an idea of the role of the APRN, and legal/professional issues in prescribing. As a future nurse practitioner, you have the authority, based on your state nurse practice act, to prescribe medications for the patients for whom you will provide care, and the responsibility of prescriptive authority is more than just simply writing a prescription correctly. 

Discuss the role of advanced practice nursing in safe prescribing and 3  prescribing barriers for APRNs.  

Important Links: 

https://www.flsenate.gov/Committees/BillSummaries/2016/html/1424 

http://ojin.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/ANAMarketplace/ANAPeriodicals/OJIN/TableofContents/Vol-19-2014/No2-May-2014/Barriers-to-NP-Practice.html 

https://floridasnursing.gov/new-legislation-impacting-your-profession/ 

https://www.aanp.org/advocacy/advocacy-resource/position-statements/nurse-practitioner-prescriptive-privilege 

A minimum of 2 paragraphs is required  

References cannot be older than 5 years. 

APA 6th edition format. Word document doble space 

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Discussion Question 1

Post a detailed description of your experience of working with a nurse leader. Include the following aspects in your description.

• Of the leadership theories discussed this week, which one did this nurse leader subscribe to? Why?
• How has your experience been with the nurse leader? Provide a description of your interactions with him or her?

Discussion Question 2

Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, choose and research about a professional nursing organization. Based on your understanding of the organization, answer the following questions:

• What are the benefits of membership of your selected nursing organization?
• What opportunities are available to serve within this organization?
• How does one go about obtaining a position of service within this organization?
• With what political issues is this organization involved?
• How does this organization go about working within the political system? 

Citations should conform to APA guidelines

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Discussion Question:

Identify a Community Health Assessment Model. (This document from the CDC lists commonly used community assessment models: https://www.cdc.gov/stltpublichealth/cha/assessment.html ) What are some benefits of using a specific model to assess a community? What agencies should be included with the assessment? What is a reasonable time frame in which to complete a community wide assessment? What is the role of the public nurse in implementation of the chosen model?

Your initial posting should be at least 400 words in length and utilize at least one scholarly source other than the textbook

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