Week 1 Discussion - As a nurse practicing in today’s healthcare

Week 1, DQ 1:

·      Follow the discussion questions participation and submission guidelines.

·      Follow the 3 x 3 rule: minimum three paragraphs per DQ, with a minimum of three sentences each paragraph.

·      All answers or discussions comments submitted must be in APA format according to Publication Manual American Psychological Association (APA) (7th ed.)

·      Minimum of two references, not older than 2015.

DQ #1 answer to main question 

Discussion Question#1: As a nurse practicing in today’s healthcare delivery systems, Martha knows she must recognize the role played by informatics and understand the importance of acquiring and utilizing the skills required of nursing and its role in the management of healthcare information. Martha is asked to explain to a new nurse, Richard, the need for all nurses to have basic skills in informatics.

a.  What definition of informatics should Martha provide to Richard, and how should she describe the role informatics plays in nursing healthcare delivery?

b.  How should Martha explain to Richard the skills the nurse must possess and implement in order to manage healthcare information using informatics?