In this course you have learned the many ways that nursing informatics, data, and technology have changed and improved healthcare. For this assignment you will write a 6-8 page paper (due the final week) that evaluates and analyzes the importance of nursing informatics to healthcare. Use the prompts below to help you get started. • What is nursing informatics? • What is a nurse informaticist’s role in the healthcare setting? • Choose a topic in informatics and describe its significant to healthcare. • How has this topic changed the healthcare industry? • Has this technology improved healthcare or is it a hindrance (it’s ok to take both sides)? • Are there any big changes on the horizon in regards to healthcare, nursing, and data? This week, an outline of your paper is due Sunday. This outline should be formatted according to APA 7th Edition, including a title page, headings, and subheadings. The outline will guide you as you begin drafting your paper this week and in week four. There are no length requirements for the outline and references are not required for the outline. Rubric for Step One Assignment Rubric (2) Assignment Rubric (2) Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Style and APA 30 to >25.4 ptsExceeds ExpectationsA. Includes paragraph transitions. B. Appropriate tone. C. Range in sentence structure. D. Correct use of punctuation and capitalization. E. Appropriate use of grammar. E. Follows APA guidelines 25.4 to >20.9 ptsMeets ExpectationsA. Consistency in writing at a scholarly level. B. Follows some APA guidelines. 20.9 to >0.0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsA. Not written at an acceptable level for a scholar. B. Little to no use of APA guidelines. 0 ptsNo MarksDemonstrates overt use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) text generation 30 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Thinking and Independent Thought 20 to >16.9 ptsExceeds ExpectationsA. Understands central concept(s). B. Identifies salient arguments. C. Thoughtfully evaluates major alternative points of view. D. Appropriate synthesis of literature. E. Addresses all prompts in a thorough manner. 16.9 to >15.0 ptsMeets ExpectationsA. Compares and contrasts perspectives. B. Summarizes the concepts. C. Follows where evidence and reasons lead. D. Offers a synopsis of the literature using minimal direct quotes. E. Addresses all prompts. 15 to >0.0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsMisinterprets evidence. B. Fails to identify relevant counter-arguments. C. Ignores or superficially evaluates obvious alternative points of view. D. Reiterates what is shown in the literature using many direct quotes. E. No evidence of synthesis. F. Does not address all prompts. 0 ptsNot Present 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence-Based Theory and Practice 20 to >16.9 ptsExceeds ExpectationsA. Application to professional practice is evident. B. Uses sufficient peer-reviewed/scholarly sources. C. Documents sources to support research assertions. 16.9 to >13.9 ptsMeets ExpectationsA. Theories supported by evidence or citations. B. Integrates readings and literature. C. Includes sufficient peer-reviewed sources. 13.9 to >0.0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsA. Little attempt to place details in context. B. Little to no use of broader ideas or theories. C. Uses non-scholarly references. 0 ptsNot Present 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRelevance to Profession 15 to >12.74 ptsExceeds ExpectationsA. Analyzes implications for the institution, the larger context, and personal professional growth. B. Demonstrates best practices in profession. C. Communicates the importance of vision and mission. D. Demonstrates value for organizational success. 12.74 to >10.4 ptsMeets ExpectationsA. Connection to personal experience is evident. B. Includes implications for the profession, the larger context, and professional growth. C. Analyzes implications for the institution or organization. D. Relates best practices. E. Connections between vision/mission and application are present. 10.4 to >0.0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsA. Does not explain implications of learning with the profession, the larger context, or professional growth. B. Does not analyze implications for the profession. C. Does not acknowledge best practices. D. Fails to consider vision/mission or role of leadership. 0 ptsNot Present 15 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSynthesis and Application 15 to >12.74 ptsExceeds ExpectationsA. Creates new ideas based upon previous knowledge and experiences. B. Relates knowledge to draw insightful conclusions. C. Transitions ideas into real-life application. 12.74 to >10.4 ptsMeets ExpectationsA. Application of knowledge and experience is evident. B. Uses knowledge to draw conclusions. C. Connects ideas to real-life application. 10.4 to >0.0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsA. Significant omission of required components. B. Does not relate knowledge to draw conclusions. C. Does not transition ideas into real-life application. 0 ptsNot Present 15 pts Total Points: 100 STEP TWO: ESSAY In this course you have learned the many ways that nursing informatics, data, and technology have changed and improved healthcare. For this assignment you will write a 6-8 page paper (due the final week) that evaluates and analyzes the importance of nursing informatics to healthcare. Use the prompts below to help you get started. • What is nursing informatics? • What is a nurse informaticist’s role in the healthcare setting? • Choose a topic in informatics and describe its significance to healthcare. • How has this topic changed the healthcare industry? • Has this technology improved healthcare or is it a hindrance (it’s ok to take both sides)? ________________________________________ This week, your 6-8 page paper is due Sunday. This paper should adhere to APA 7th Edition, including a title page, headings, subheadings, and references page. The outline you created and class resources will guide you as you draft your paper this week. Four additional scholarly resources must be used when drafting this paper. Note: The paper is due Sunday this week, and a PowerPoint presentation of your paper is due by day 3 of next week. Please plan accordingly! RUBRIC FOR ESSAY: Performance Task Rubric: Essay Performance Task Rubric: Essay Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Style and APA 30 to >25.4 ptsExceeds ExpectationsA. Includes paragraph transitions. B. Appropriate tone. C. Range in sentence structure. D. Correct use of punctuation and capitalization. E. Appropriate use of grammar. F. Follows APA guidelines, including the minimum number of peer-reviewed references published in the last five years 25.4 to >20.9 ptsMeets ExpectationsA. Consistency in writing at a scholarly level. B. Follows some APA guidelines (may have less than the minimum required peer-reviewed references published in the last five years) 20.9 to >0.0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsA. Not written at an acceptable level for a scholar. B. Little to no use of APA guidelines (references do not reflect peer-reviewed materials published in the last five years) 0 ptsNo MarksDemonstrates overt use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) text generation 30 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Thinking and Independent Thought 20 to >16.9 ptsExceeds ExpectationsA. Understands central concept(s). B. Identifies salient arguments. C. Thoughtfully evaluates major alternative points of view. D. Appropriate synthesis of literature. E. Addresses all prompts in a thorough manner. 16.9 to >15.0 ptsMeets ExpectationsA. Compares and contrasts perspectives. B. Summarizes the concepts. C. Follows where evidence and reasons lead. D. Offers a synopsis of the literature using minimal direct quotes. E. Addresses all prompts. 15 to >0.0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsMisinterprets evidence. B. Fails to identify relevant counter-arguments. C. Ignores or superficially evaluates obvious alternative points of view. D. Reiterates what is shown in the literature using many direct quotes. E. No evidence of synthesis. F. Does not address all prompts. 0 ptsNot Present 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence-Based Theory and Practice 20 to >16.9 ptsExceeds ExpectationsA. Application to professional practice is evident. B. Uses sufficient peer-reviewed/scholarly sources. C. Documents sources to support research assertions. 16.9 to >13.9 ptsMeets ExpectationsA. Theories supported by evidence or citations. B. Integrates readings and literature. C. Includes sufficient peer-reviewed sources. 13.9 to >0.0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsA. Little attempt to place details in context. B. Little to no use of broader ideas or theories. C. Uses non-scholarly references. 0 ptsNot Present 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRelevance to Profession 15 to >12.74 ptsExceeds ExpectationsA. Analyzes implications for the institution, the larger context, and personal professional growth. B. Demonstrates best practices in profession. C. Communicates the importance of vision and mission. D. Demonstrates value for organizational success. 12.74 to >10.4 ptsMeets ExpectationsA. Connection to personal experience is evident. B. Includes implications for the profession, the larger context,
