Follow all instructions and rubric. This is a 2 part assignment
NURS 521
Informatics Program Assignment Overview
Overview
Informatics nurses are often involved in program development and management for large health IT implementations. In the two-part Informatics Program Assignment, you will choose one type of program to focus on from the options below. You will then write two papers, one describing a needs assessment and one describing a program implementation plan.
Instructions
Start by choosing one of the following options:
Option 1:
An organization is interested in developing a telehealth program to address disparity in access to healthcare in a rural community.
Option 2:
An organization is interested in developing a simulation education center to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration skills and fill a need for area nursing education programs.
Option 3:
An organization is interested in purchasing a new electronic health record (EHR) program because the current program has become outdated.
Once you’ve selected one of the options above, you will use it as the focal topic for two Informatics Program Assignments. Your work does not have to focus on a specific organization or community; it can be a general description of a needs assessment and implementation plan for the type of program you selected.
1. Informatics Program: Need Assessment Assignment
2. Informatics Program: Implementation Plan Assignment
Each assignment is a formal 5 – 8 page paper. Please see assignment instructions and grading rubric for each for more detail regarding expectations.
You will submit both papers through the Turnitin plagiarism tool to check the originality of your work.
NURS 521
Informatics Program: Needs Assessment Assignment Instructions
Overview
Informatics nurses are often involved in program management for large IT implementations. Using one of the program options listed in the Informatics Program Assignment Overview document, you will develop a program plan.
Instructions
The Informations Program: Needs Assessment Assignment is a formal academic paper which must include the following using the program option you selected (telehealth, EHR, or simulation):
· Discuss how a needs assessment would be conducted and what it would take (time, resources, etc.) to get the program started.
· Select an informatics theory or model to use as a framework for the needs assessment and program development.
· Describe the need for informatics nurses and their role within the program.
Structure
· Paper length: 5 – 8 pages (not including your title and reference pages, which are required)
· Format: current APA style.
· References: A minimum of 5 scholarly sources published in the past 5 years must be cited (must include course text)
· Examples of acceptable sources include nursing or medical textbooks, scholarly, peer-reviewed research journal articles, and reliable websites (generally .org, .gov., or .edu sites are acceptable). Please avoid citing blogs, .com sites, and social media.
You will submit your paper through the Turnitin plagiarism tool to check the originality of your work.
Criteria Ratings Points
Needs
Assessment
47 to >42.
0 pts
Advanced
Thorough analysis of a
needs assessment related
to the chosen program is
discussed in detail.
Synthesis of information is
evident throughout the
paper with sufficient
research support.
42 to >38.0 pts
Proficient
Analysis of a needs
assessment related to
the chosen program is
discussed in detail.
Synthesis of information
is moderately evident
throughout the paper with
research support.
38 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Minimal analysis of a needs
assessment related to the
chosen program is
discussed. Synthesis of
information is minimally
evident throughout the
paper with minimal research
support.
0 pts
Not
Present
47 pts
Theory or
Model
46 to >41.0 pts
Advanced
Thorough analysis of a
related theory or model
related to the chosen
program is noted.
Synthesis of information is
evident throughout the
paper with sufficient
research support.
41 to >38.0 pts
Proficient
Moderate analysis of a
related theory or model is
noted. Synthesis of
information is moderately
evident throughout the
paper with minimal
research support.
38 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Minimal analysis of a
related theory or model is
noted. Synthesis of
information is minimally
evident throughout the
paper with minimal research
support.
0 pts
Not
Present
46 pts
Informatics
Nurse Role
47 to >42.0 pts
Advanced
Thorough analysis of
informatics nurse role
related to the chosen
program is discussed in
detail. Synthesis of
information is evident
throughout the paper with
sufficient research
support.
42 to >38.0 pts
Proficient
Moderate analysis of
informatics nurse related
to the chosen program is
noted. Synthesis of
information evident
throughout the paper with
moderate research
support.
38 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Minimal analysis of
informatics and the role of
an informatics nurse related
to the chosen program is
noted. Synthesis of
information is minimally
evident throughout the
paper with minimal research
support.
0 pts
Not
Present
47 pts
Format and
Sources
30 to >27.0 pts
Advanced
Demonstrates proper,
current APA edition format
including references, title
page, and reference page
without error. At least 5
scholarly sources
published in the past 5
years are cited/referenced.
27 to >24.0 pts
Proficient
Demonstrates proper,
current APA format
including references, title
page and reference page
with a few errors. 3 – 4
scholarly sources
published in the past 5
years are
cited/referenced.
24 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Demonstrates proper
current APA format
including references, title
page and reference page
with multiple errors. 1 – 2
scholarly sources published
in the past 5 years are
cited/referenced.
0 pts
Not
Present
30 pts
Informatics Program: Needs Assessment Grading Rubric |
NURS521_B02_202220
Criteria Ratings Points
Grammar 30 to >27.0 pts
Advanced
Proper use of grammar,
spelling, and sentence
structure without any
errors.
27 to >24.0 pts
Proficient
Proper use of grammar,
spelling and sentence
structure with a few
errors.
24 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Proper use of grammar,
spelling and sentence
structure with multiple
errors.
0 pts
Not
Present
30 pts
Total Points: 200
Informatics Program: Needs Assessment Grading Rubric |
NURS521_B02_202220
