Nursing Informatics: Technology and the Art of Caring

Introduction to the Assignment

Topic for the assignment: Technology and the Art of Caring

Technology and the art of caring are the focus of the content for this week. The nurse is the provider of care, the patient is the receiver of care and technology is a means to providing care. Nurses are not able to work without the integration of all three areas. Many times, nurses are focused on the tasks such as the computer, the IV pumps, monitors, passing medications, assessments, etc. Yes, there are a lot of things to do!

INSTRUCTIONS

Review the Overview lecture, part 3 for content related to the assignment

Complete the assigned readings

Review the grading rubric BEFOREcontinuing with the assignment.

Search the literature. It may be helpful to start with a Google search and then go search the literature.

Review the literature and cite a minimum of 2 journal articles. Additional references may include the course textbooks, assigned articles, and websites from the list of Informatics websites provided in the Resources section (located after the Getting Started Module).

Submit a written paper and include a cover page (provided in the Getting Started Module) and a reference page (Use APA format)

You may write using first-person pronouns for this assignment.

Maximum 1000 words not including the cover page and reference page. Refer to the rubric for additional information.

Technology and the Art of Caring (and format for paper)

An introductory paragraph (following the title of the paper): provide a brief introduction about the topic

Content of the paper (use headings for organization and readability)

Personal Perspective

What does technology and the art of caring mean to you?

Provide 2 examples that relate to your thoughts.

Coaching

As a nurse leader (administrator or educator), how do you coach other nurses to blend the art of caring and the use of technology into their practice? Include at least 2 ideas or suggestions based on the literature.

Conclusion

Provide a brief summary of the content of the assignment.