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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. DUE DATE NR361 Information Systems in Healthcare Paper Guidelines 2/18/2017 JM 1 Chamberlain College of Nursing
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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: Standard terminologies (CO3, CO8) Decision-making support tools (CO4, CO8) Patient education technology (CO5, CO8) Data integrity, legal and ethical implications (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 two scholarly sources.
The course textbook does not qualify as a scholarly source. Cite all sources in the body of the
paper and include them in the References list following proper APA formatting.
4. Provide one example of this topic. Describe the main features or aspects of the 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 or
one negative aspect of this experience and how it could have been improved.
6. Write a conclusion that summarizes the topic, purpose and 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 from Tutor Source under the
Course Home tab.
8. The length of the paper should be a maximum of 4–5 pages, excluding the title page and the
reference page. There should only be one small quote maximum in the paper. Citations should
primarily include summary and restatement.
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 2/18/2017 JM 2 Chamberlain College of Nursing
NR361 Information Systems in Healthcare GRADING CRITERIA
Points % Introduction 25 12.5
% Topic Examples 50 25% Provide one example of your topic. Describe the main
features or aspects of the example. Personal Experience 50 25% Describe a personal or work-related experience with the
topic. Relate one positive or one negative aspect of this
experience, and how it could have been improved. Conclusion 25 12.5
% Write a conclusion that summarizes the topic, purpose and
how your newfound insight will influence your nursing care. Supporting Evidence 25 12.5
% Locate, cite, and reference a minimum of two relevant
scholarly sources of evidence that indicate an information
search has been conducted. The textbook does not qualify
as a scholarly source. One scholarly source must be a peerreviewed journal article. Scholarly Writing
and APA Format 25 12.5
% Title page, running head, and page numbers. Include an introduction, body, and conclusion/
recommendations sections (Level 1 headings) that are
clearly labeled. There is a logical flow. Page count met of 4-5 pages maximum, excluding the
title page and reference page. Only one small quote maximum was included. Uses
summary and restatement primarily for citations. Grammar, punctuation, paragraphing, and sentence
structure are correct. 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. Evidence of spelling and grammar check. Total 200 100% A quality assignment will meet or exceed all of the above
requirements. Category Description
Define and describe the topic, its purpose, and its impact
on healthcare and nursing care. NR361 Information Systems in Healthcare Paper Guidelines 2/18/2017 JM 3 Chamberlain College of Nursing
NR361 Information Systems in Healthcare GRADING RUBRIC
Assignment
Criteria A (100%)
Exceptional B (88%)
Exceeds C (80%)
Meets Outstanding or
highest level of
performance Very good or high
level of
performance 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.
25 points ☐ Introduces and
describes the
topic in fair depth
and detail, its
purpose, and its
impact on
healthcare and
nursing care.
22 points ☐ Introduces and
briefly describes
the topic, and its
impact on
healthcare or
nursing care.
20 points ☐ Does not
adequately
introduce or
describe the
topic, or
minimally
describes impact
on healthcare or
nursing care.
10 points ☐ Does not
introduce or
describe the
topic, and/or
does not describe
impact on
healthcare or
nursing care.
0 points ☐ Topic Examples
50 points Provides one
outstanding
example that
exemplifies your
topic. Describes
the main features
or aspects of the
example in depth.
50 points ☐ Provides one
appropriate
example that
relate to your
topic. Describes
the main features
or aspects of the
example in some
detail.
44 points ☐ Provides one
example that
relates to your
topic. Describes
the main features
or aspects of the
example briefly.
40 points ☐ Provides one
correct example
but inaccurately
describes the
example.
19 points ☐ Does not provide
an example.
0 points ☐ Personal
Experience
50 points Describes a
personal or workrelated
experience that is
an excellent
example of the
topic. Relates one
positive or one
negative aspect
of this
experience, and
how it could have
been improved.
50 points ☐ Describes a
personal or workrelated
experience that
generally relates
to the topic.
Relates one
positive or one
negative aspect
of this
experience, and
how it could have
been improved.
44 points ☐ Describes a
personal or workrelated
experience that
somewhat relates
to the topic.
Relates one
positive OR one
negative aspect
of this
experience, but
does not describe
how it could have
been improved.
40 points ☐ Minimally
describes an
experience that
generally relates
to the topic.
Fails to describe
positive or
negative aspects
of this experience
or how it could be
improved.
19 points ☐ Fails to describe,
an experience, or
describes one
that does NOT
relate to the
topic.
0 points ☐ Conclusion
25 points Clearly
summarizes the
topic including its
definition, Summarizes the
topic including its
definition,
purpose, and Fairly summarizes
the topic
including its
definition, Minimally
summarizes the
topic but fails to
include its Fails to
summarize the
topic.
Omits the NR361 Information Systems in Healthcare Paper Guidelines NI (38%)
Needs
Improvement
Poor or failing
level of
performance 2/18/2017 JM F (0%)
Developing
Unsatisfactory
level of
performance 4 Chamberlain College of Nursing
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purpose and how
what you have
learned will
influence your
nursing care.
25 points ☐ how what you
have learned will
influence your
nursing care.
22 points ☐ purpose, and how
what you have
learned affects
your nursing care
in the future.
20 points ☐ definition,
purpose, OR
what you have
learned that will
influence your
future nursing
care.
10 points ☐ definition, and
impact on your
nursing care.
0 points ☐ Supporting
Evidence
25 points Locates, cites,
and references a
minimum of TWO
relevant scholarly
sources of
evidence that
indicate an
information
search has been
conducted. The
textbook is not a
scholarly source.
One source must
be a peerreviewed journal
article.
25 points ☐ Locates, cites,
and references a
minimum of TWO
relevant scholarly
sources of
evidence that
indicate an
information
search has been
conducted. The
textbook is not a
scholarly source.
22 points ☐ Locates, cites,
and references a
minimum of ONE
relevant scholarly
source and the
textbook as
evidence that
indicates an
information
search has been
conducted.
20 points ☐ Locates, cites and
references only
ONE relevant
source of
evidence that
indicates an
information
search has been
conducted. The
source is not
necessarily
scholarly.
10 points ☐ Fails to locate
relevant sources,
or there is no
indication that an
information
search has been
conducted.
0 points ☐ Scholarly
Writing & APA
Format
25 points Title page,
running head,
and page
numbers. Sections
include an
introduction,
topic
examples,
personal
experience,
and
conclusion. Level 1
headings used
appropriately Each section
has at least
three
sentences. Grammar,
punctuation,
paragraphing,
and sentence 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, 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. Multiple errors
in APA
formatting. Multiple
grammar,
spelling,
paragraphing,
and
punctuation
errors noted. Citations are
incorrectly
formatted. References are
incorrectly
formatted. Little evidence
of proofreading
prior to
submitting
paper. Does not meet
page
requirements. Many errors in
APA formatting. Many grammar,
spelling,
paragraphing,
and
punctuation
errors noted. Citations are
missing. References are
missing. No sign of
proofreading
prior to
submitting
paper.
0 points ☐ NR361 Information Systems in Healthcare Paper Guidelines 2/18/2017 JM 5 Chamberlain College of Nursing
NR361 Information Systems in Healthcare structure are
correct.
Citations
throughout
demonstrate
support of
student’s ideas
and opinions.
Reference
page includes
all sources and
no errors in
format.
Meets page
requirements4-5 page
maximum,
excluding title
and reference
pages.
Only has one
small quote in
the paper.
Uses summary
and
restatement
primarily for
citations.
Evidence of
spell and
grammar
check.
25 points ☐ punctuation,
and/or
sentence
structure
noted.
Citations are
present but
not in correct
format.
References are
present, with
minimal errors
in format.
Meets page
requirements4-5 page
maximum,
excluding title
and reference
pages.
Only has one
small quote in
the paper.
Uses summary
and
restatement
primarily for
citations.
22 points ☐ References are
present, with
some errors in
format. Does not meet
page
requirement
for
assignment. Some
indication of
errors within
document. Has one-two
small quotes
in the paper.
Uses summary
and
restatement
primarily for
citations.
20 points ☐ Uses more than
two quotes in
the paper. Does
not meet
guidelines.
10 points ☐ Total Points Possible = 200 points NR361 Information Systems in Healthcare Paper Guidelines 2/18/2017 JM 6
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