Chamberlain College of Nursing
NR361 Information Systems in Healthcare Information Systems in Healthcare Paper
Guidelines
PURPOSE
The purpose of this assignment is to select a topic related to information systems in healthcare from the
list provided, research and analyze the topic, and describe how you will apply your newfound knowledge
to your nursing practice. COURSE OUTCOMES
This assignment enables the student to meet one or more of the following Course Outcomes depending
upon the topic selected:
CO#1: Describe patient-care technologies as appropriate to address the needs of a diverse
patient population. (PO#1)
CO#2: Analyze data from all relevant sources, including technology, to inform the delivery of
care. (PO#2)
CO#3: Define standardized terminology that reflects nursing's unique contribution to patient
outcomes. (PO#3)
CO#4: Investigate safeguards and decision-making support tools embedded in patient care
technologies and information systems to support a safe practice environment for both patients
and healthcare workers. (PO#4)
CO#5: Identify patient care technologies, information systems, and communication devices that
support safe nursing practice. (PO#5)
CO#6: Discuss the principles of data integrity, professional ethics, and legal requirements related
to data security, regulatory requirements, confidentiality, and client's right to privacy. (PO#6)
CO#7: Examine the use of information systems to document interventions related to achieving
nurse sensitive outcomes. (PO#7)
CO#8: Discuss the value of best evidence as a driving force to institute change in delivery of
nursing care. (PO#8) POINTS
This assignment is worth a total of 200 points. NR361 Information Systems in Healthcare Paper Guidelines 3-8-16 JM 1 Chamberlain College of Nursing
NR361 Information Systems in Healthcare DUE DATE Your completed paper is due at the end of Week 4. Submit it to the Dropbox by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. MT.
Post your questions to the weekly Q & A Forum. Contact your instructor if you need additional
assistance. See the Course Policies regarding late assignments and academic integrity. Failure to submit
your paper to the Dropbox on time will result in a deduction of points. TOPICS
Select ONE of these topics for the focus of your paper: Patient care technologies (CO1, CO8) Data analysis, integrity, and security (CO2, CO8) Healthcare information systems (HIS) (CO5, CO8) Electronic health records (CO7, CO8) DIRECTIONS
1. You are to research, analyze, and write an APA-formatted scholarly paper about the topic that
you have selected.
2. Write an introduction that defines and describes the topic. Address what purpose the topic
serves and how it impacts the delivery of healthcare in general, and nursing care in particular.
Keep in mind that APA guidelines state you are not to use the heading of “Introduction,” but you
should include it at the beginning of your paper.
3. Search for scholarly sources and relevant websites. Include a minimum of three sources. Cite
these in the body of the paper and include them in the References list following proper APA
formatting.
4. Provide two examples of your topic (one example for standardized terminology is NANDA).
Describe the main features or aspects of each example with support from your sources.
5. Describe an experience where the topic impacted you personally, either when you were
receiving health care, or when you were providing nursing care. Relate one positive aspect of
this experience. Relate one negative aspect of this experience and how it could have been
improved.
6. Write a conclusion that summarizes the topic. Predict the future for this topic. Explain how your
newfound insight will influence your nursing care.
7. Use Microsoft Word to develop your paper. Use APA formatting. Refer to the Publication manual
of the APA, 6th edition. Review the various APA documents included in this course and the
Chamberlain Care Student Success Strategies (CCSSS) that can help you with your writing. Take
advantage of the tutoring service, Smarthinking, which is linked under Student Resources.
8. The length of the paper should be 4–5 pages (and no more than 8) in length, excluding the title
page and the reference page.
NOTE: Review the section on Academic Honesty found in the Chamberlain Course Policies. All work must
be original (in your own words) unless properly cited. NR361 Information Systems in Healthcare Paper Guidelines 3-8-16 JM 2 Chamberlain College of Nursing
NR361 Information Systems in Healthcare GRADING CRITERIA
Points % Introduction 25 12.5
% Define and describe the topic, its purpose, and its impact
on healthcare and nursing care. Topic Examples 50 25% Provide two examples of your topic. Describe the main
features or aspects of each example. Personal Experience 50 25% Describe a personal or work-related experience with the
topic. Relate one positive and one negative aspect of this
experience, and how it could have been improved. Conclusion 25 12.5
% Summarize the topic including its definition, purpose, and
impact on healthcare and nursing care. Predict the future
for this topic. Describe your current (or anticipated)
employment situation and how what you have learned will
influence your nursing care. Supporting Evidence 25 12.5
% Locate, cite, and reference a minimum of three relevant
sources of evidence that indicate an information search
has been conducted. One must be a peer-reviewed journal
article. Scholarly Writing and
APA Format 25 12.5
% Category Description Total 200 100% Title page, running head, and page numbers. (3 pts.)
Include an introduction, body, and conclusion/
recommendations sections (Level 1 headings) that are
clearly labeled. There is a logical flow. (10 pts.)
Grammar, punctuation, paragraphing, and sentence
structure are correct. (2 pts.)
Body of the paper includes properly formatted in-text
citations, and the reference page includes properly
referenced sources that were cited in the paper in APA
format. (3 pts.)
Evidence of spelling and grammar check. (2 pts.) A quality assignment will meet or exceed all of the above
requirements. NR361 Information Systems in Healthcare Paper Guidelines 3-8-16 JM 3 Chamberlain College of Nursing
NR361 Information Systems in Healthcare GRADING RUBRIC
A
Outstanding or
Highest Level of
Performance B
Very Good or High
Level of Performance C
Competent or
Satisfactory Level of
Performance Introduction
25 points Introduces and
describes the topic in
depth, its purpose,
and its impact on
healthcare and
nursing care.
23–25 points Introduces and
describes the topic in
fair depth and detail,
its purpose, and its
impact on healthcare
and nursing care.
21–22 points Introduces and
briefly describes the
topic, and its impact
on healthcare or
nursing care.
19–20 points Does not introduce
or describe the
topic, or does not
describe impact on
healthcare or
nursing care.
0–37 points Topic Examples
50 points Provides two
outstanding
examples that
exemplify your topic.
Describes the main
features or aspects of
each example in
depth.
46–50 points Provides two
appropriate
examples that relate
to your topic.
Describes the main
features or aspects of
each example in
some detail.
42–45 points Provides two
examples that relate
to your topic.
Describes the main
features or aspects of
each example briefly.
38–41 points Provides only one
example or no
examples that may
not relate to your
topic. Fails to
describe, or
inaccurately
describes, the
examples.
0–37 points Personal
Experience
50 points Describes a personal
or work-related
experience that is an
excellent example of
the topic. Relates one
positive and one
negative aspect of
this experience, and
how it could have
been improved.
46–50 points Describes a personal
or work-related
experience that
generally relates to
the topic. Relates one
positive or one
negative aspect of
this experience, and
how it could have
been improved.
42–45 points Describes a personal
or work-related
experience that
somewhat relates to
the topic. Relates one
positive or one
negative aspect of
this experience.
38–41 points Fails to describe, or
minimally
describes, an
experience that
may or may not
relate to the topic.
Or, fails to describe
positive and
negative aspects of
this experience or
how it could be
improved.
0–37 points Assignment
Criteria NR361 Information Systems in Healthcare Paper Guidelines 3-8-16 JM F
Poor or Failing or
Unsatisfactory
Level of
Performance 4 Chamberlain College of Nursing
NR361 Information Systems in Healthcare
Conclusion
25 points Clearly summarizes
the topic including its
definition, purpose,
and impact on
healthcare and
nursing care. Predicts
the future for this
topic based on
supporting evidence
found in your
sources. Describes
your current (or
anticipated)
employment
situation and how
what you have
learned will influence
your nursing care.
23–25 points Summarizes the topic
including its
definition, purpose,
and impact on
healthcare and
nursing care. Predicts
the future for this
topic that may
contain supporting
evidence. Describes
your current (or
anticipated)
employment
situation and how
what you have
learned will influence
your nursing care.
21–22 points Fairly summarizes the
topic including its
definition, purpose,
and impact on
healthcare and
nursing care. Predicts
the future for this
topic that does not
necessarily contain
supporting evidence.
Describes your
nursing experience to
date, and the impact
of what you have
learned on your
nursing care in the
future.
19–20 points Fails to summarize
the topic
accurately or omits
the definition,
purpose or impact.
Or, fails to predict
the future of the
topic, or does not
provide supporting
evidence. Or, fails
to describe the
impact on your
nursing care.
0–18 points Supporting
Evidence
25 points Locates, cites, and
references a
minimum of three
relevant sources of
evidence that
indicate an
information search
has been conducted.
One must be a peerreviewed journal
article.
23–25 points Locates, cites, and
references a
minimum of three
relevant sources of
evidence that
indicate an
information search
has been conducted.
21–22 points Locates, cites, and
references a
minimum of two
relevant sources of
evidence that
indicate an
information search
has been conducted.
19–20 points Fails to locate a
minimum of two
relevant
references, or
there is no
indication that an
information search
has been
conducted.
0–18 points NR361 Information Systems in Healthcare Paper Guidelines 3-8-16 JM 5 Chamberlain College of Nursing
NR361 Information Systems in Healthcare
Scholarly Writing
& APA Format
25 points Title page, running
head, and page
numbers. (3 pts.) Sections include
an introduction,
topic examples,
personal
experience, and
conclusion. Level
1 headings used
appropriately.
Each section has
at least three
sentences. (10
pts.) Grammar,
punctuation,
paragraphing, and
sentence
structure are
correct. (2 pts.) Citations
throughout
demonstrate
support of
student’s ideas
and opinions. (5
pts.) Reference page
includes all
sources and no
errors in format.
(3 pts.) Evidence of spell
and grammar
check. (2 pts.)
23–25 points Minimal error in
APA title page,
running head, or
page numbers
noted. Sections include
an introduction,
topic examples,
personal
experience, and
conclusion. Level 1
headings may or
may not be used
appropriately. Minimal errors in
grammar, spelling,
paragraphing,
punctuation,
and/or sentence
structure noted. Citations are
present but not in
correct format. References are
present, with
minimal errors in
format.
21–22 points Some errors in APA
title page, running
head, and/or page
numbers noted. Sections indicated,
but level 1
headings not used. Some errors in
grammar,
paragraphing,
spelling,
punctuation,
and/or sentence
structure noted. Citations are
present but not in
correct format. References are
present, with
some errors in
format. Some indication of
errors within
document.
19–20 points Multiple errors
in APA
formatting. Multiple
grammar,
spelling,
paragraphing,
and
punctuation
errors noted. Citations are
missing or
incomplete. References are
missing or
incomplete. Little evidence
of proofreading
prior to
submitting
paper.
0–18 points Total Points Possible = 200 points NR361 Information Systems in Healthcare Paper Guidelines 3-8-16 JM 6

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