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[**Back to Week at a Glance**](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/175732/modules/items/6883539)
**Competencies**
****
**_How do you determine what skills or qualities will benefit you as a leader in your healthcare organization or nursing practice?_**
**This question might be answered through the analysis of nursing informatics competencies. The analysis of these competencies provides a context for the qualities needed to effectively lead and implement projects in your healthcare organization or nursing practice.**
**Appraise the Standards for Nursing Informatics Practice (Standard 1-6) and the leadership strategies addressed in Informatics leadership Standard 12, that you might employ to establish a culture that supports new information technology initiatives. Consider the competences that we have discussed during this course.**
**Resources**
****Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.****
****Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.****
**[**WEEKLY RESOURCES**](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/175732/modules/items/6883561)**
**[Required Readings](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/175732/pages/week-10-learning-resources?module_item_id=6883561)**
**· American Nurses Association. (2015).**
**[_Nursing informaticsLinks to an external site._](https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=1021761&site=eds-live&scope=site&authtype=shib&custid=s6527200) _: Scope and standards of practice_ (2nd ed.).**
**· “Informatics Competencies: Spanning Careers and Roles” (pp. 41–47)**
**· “Standard 1-6” (pp. 68-78)**
**· “Standard 12” (pp. 87-88)**
**· Bivona-Tellez, C. M., Hebda, T., Newbold, S. K., VanderKooi, M., Tietze, M., Rivard, M., Clarke, M., & Pordeli, L. (2024).**
**[Informatics competency assessment of nursing faculty: Progress and plansLinks to an external site.](https://access.ovid.com/custom/redirector/index.html?dest=https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=http://ovidsp.ovid.com/ovidweb.cgi?T=JS&CSC=Y&NEWS=N&PAGE=fulltext&AN=00024665-202408000-00002&D=ovft).**
**_CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing_,**
**_42_(8), 555–556. https://doi.org/10.1097/cin.0000000000001184**
**· Farzandipour, M., Mohamadian, H., Akbari, H., Safari, S., & Sharif, R. (2021).**
**[Designing a national model for assessment of nursing informatics competencyLinks to an external site.](https://bmcmedinformdecismak.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12911-021-01405-0).**
**_BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making_ ,**
**_21_ (1), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12911-021-01405-0**
**· Reid, L., Button, D., Breaden, K., & Brommeyer, M. (2024).**
**[Nursing informatics: Competency challenges for nursing facultyLinks to an external site.](https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=shib&db=mnh&AN=38270004&site=eds-live&scope=site&custid=s6527200).**
**_Studies in Health Technology and Informatics_,**
**_310_, 1196–1200. https://doi.org/10.3233/SHTI231154**
**[Optional Resources](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/175732/pages/week-10-learning-resources?module_item_id=6883561)**
**· American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2021).**
**[_The essentials: Core competencies for professional nursing education_ Links to an external site.](https://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/42/AcademicNursing/pdf/Essentials-2021.pdf). https://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/42/AcademicNursing/pdf/Essentials-2021.pdf**
**· Domain 5, “Quality and Safety” (pp. 11)**
**· Domain 7, “Systems-Based Practice” (pp. 11)**
**· Domain 8: “Informatics and Healthcare Technologies” (pp. 11)**
**· “Advanced-Level Practicum Experiences” (p. 22)**
**· Advanced Level Competencies: Domain 5: “Quality and Safety” (pp. 39–41)**
**· Advanced Level Competencies: Domain 7: “Systems-Based Practice” (pp.**
**44–45)**
**· Advanced Level Competencies: Domain 8: “Informatics and Healthcare Technologies” (pp. 46–48)**
**· Kleib, M., Chauvette, A., Furlong, K., Nagle, L., Slater, L., & McCloskey, R. (2021).**
**[Approaches for defining and assessing nursing informatics competencies: A scoping reviewLinks to an external site.](https://oce-ovid-com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/article/01938924-201906000-00008/HTML).**
**_JBI Evidence Synthesis, 19_ (4), 794–841. doi:10.11124/JBIES-20-00100**
****To Prepare****
**·**
****Review the “Nursing Informatics: Scope and Standards of Practice” learning resource to explore competencies related to nursing practice.****
**·**
****Consider the role of competencies in nursing practice. Which competencies may be the most beneficial for project management and nursing informatics?****
**·**
****Reflect on which skills you might currently possess and how you might become competent in others.****
****The Assignment: (4–5 pages)****
**·**
****Explain what competencies are most important and beneficial for your success as a leader in your practice. Be specific and provide examples.****
**·**
****Appraise the leadership strategies, addressed in Informatics Leadership Standard 12, that you might employ to establish a culture that supports new information technology initiatives. Be specific.****
**·**
****Analyze whether or not you currently have these skills. Then, explain approaches you might recommend implementing to become competent or more proficient in this skill.****
****Reminder: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing Center provides an example of those required elements (available at** [**https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates/general#s-lg-box-20293632Links to an external site.**](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates/general) **). All papers submitted must use this formatting.****
****Submit your Assignment by Day 7 of Week 10.****
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****To submit your completed assignment, save your Assignment as WK10Assgn_LastName_Firstinitial****
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****Then, click on Start Assignment near the top of the page.****
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****Rubric****
****NURS_8210_Week10_Assignment_Rubric****
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**| **NURS_8210_Week10_Assignment_Rubric** |**
**| **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Pts** |**
**| **This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplain what competencies are most important and beneficial for your success as a leader in your practice. Be specific and provide examples.** | **40 to >35.0 ptsExcellentThe response accurately and clearly explains in detail what competencies are most important and beneficial for success as a leader in practice. The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the responses provided.**<br>**35 to >31.0 ptsGoodThe response accurately explains what competencies are most beneficial and important for success as a leader in practice. The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the responses provided.**<br>**31 to >27.0 ptsFairThe response inaccurately or vaguely explains what competencies are most beneficial and important for success as a leader in practice. The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the responses provided.**<br>**27 to >0 ptsPoorThe response inaccurately and vaguely explains what competencies are most beneficial and important for success as a leader in practice, or it is missing. The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the responses provided, or it is missing.** | **40 pts** |**
**| **This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAppraise the leadership strategies, addressed in Standard 12, that you might employ to establish a culture that supports new information technology initiatives. Be specific.** | **25 to >21.0 ptsExcellentThe response accurately and clearly explains in detail the leadership strategies recommended to establish a culture that supports new information technology initiatives. … The response accurately and fully aligns with Standard 12 with sufficient detail to support the recommended strategies. … The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the responses provided.**<br>**21 to >19.0 ptsGoodThe response accurately explains the leadership strategies recommended to establish a culture that supports new information technology initiatives. … The response accurately aligns with Standard 12 and may support the recommended strategies. … The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the responses provided.**<br>**19 to >16.0 ptsFairThe response inaccurately or vaguely explains the leadership strategies recommended to establish a culture that supports new information technology initiatives. … The response inaccurately or vaguely aligns with Standard 12 and may support the recommend strategies. … The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the responses provided.**<br>**16 to >0 ptsPoorThe response inaccurately and vaguely explains the leadership strategies recommended to establish a culture that supports new information technology initiatives, or it is missing. … The response inaccurately and vaguely aligns with Standard 12 and does not support the recommended strategies, or it is missing. … The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the responses provided, or it is missing.** | **25 pts** |**
**| **This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalyze whether or not you currently have these skills. Then, explain approaches you might recommend implementing to become competent or more proficient in this skill.** | **20 to >17.0 ptsExcellentThe response accurately and clearly explains in detail whether the student already has working knowledge of and use of the skills identified. … The response accurately and clearly explains in detail approaches recommended to become more proficient in this skill.**<br>**17 to >15.0 ptsGoodThe response accurately explains whether the student already has working knowledge and use of the skills identified. … The response accurately explains approaches recommended to become more proficient in this skill.**<br>**15 to >13.0 ptsFairThe response inaccurately or vaguely explains whether the student already has working knowledge and use of the skills identified. … The response inaccurately or vaguely explains approaches recommended to become more proficient in this skill.**<br>**13 to >0 ptsPoorThe response inaccurately and vaguely explains whether the student already has working knowledge and use of the skills identified, or it is missing. … The response inaccurately and vaguely explains approaches recommended to become more proficient in this skill, or it is missing.** | **20 pts** |**
**| **This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria.** | **5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. … A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria.**<br>**4 to >3.5 ptsGoodParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive.**<br>**3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time. … Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic.**<br>**3 to >0 ptsPoorParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. … No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided.** | **5 pts** |**
**| **This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation** | **5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.**<br>**4 to >3.5 ptsGoodContains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.**<br>**3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairContains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.**<br>**3 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.** | **5 pts** |**
**| **This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.** | **5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct APA format with no errors.**<br>**4 to >3.5 ptsGoodContains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors.**<br>**3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairContains several (3 or 4) APA format errors.**<br>**3 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (≥ 5) APA format errors.** | **5 pts** |**
****Total Points: 100****
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**## WK10ASSIGN.docx**
[**Back to Week at a Glance**](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/175732/modules/items/6883539)
**Competencies**
****
**_How do you determine what skills or qualities will benefit you as a leader in your healthcare organization or nursing practice?_**
**This question might be answered through the analysis of nursing informatics competencies. The analysis of these competencies provides a context for the qualities needed to effectively lead and implement projects in your healthcare organization or nursing practice.**
**Appraise the Standards for Nursing Informatics Practice (Standard 1-6) and the leadership strategies addressed in Informatics leadership Standard 12, that you might employ to establish a culture that supports new information technology initiatives. Consider the competences that we have discussed during this course.**
**Resources**
****Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.****
****Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.****
**[**WEEKLY RESOURCES**](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/175732/modules/items/6883561)**
**[Required Readings](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/175732/pages/week-10-learning-resources?module_item_id=6883561)**
**· American Nurses Association. (2015).**
**[_Nursing informaticsLinks to an external site._](https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=1021761&site=eds-live&scope=site&authtype=shib&custid=s6527200) _: Scope and standards of practice_ (2nd ed.).**
**· “Informatics Competencies: Spanning Careers and Roles” (pp. 41–47)**
**· “Standard 1-6” (pp. 68-78)**
**· “Standard 12” (pp. 87-88)**
**· Bivona-Tellez, C. M., Hebda, T., Newbold, S. K., VanderKooi, M., Tietze, M., Rivard, M., Clarke, M., & Pordeli, L. (2024).**
**[Informatics competency assessment of nursing faculty: Progress and plansLinks to an external site.](https://access.ovid.com/custom/redirector/index.html?dest=https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=http://ovidsp.ovid.com/ovidweb.cgi?T=JS&CSC=Y&NEWS=N&PAGE=fulltext&AN=00024665-202408000-00002&D=ovft).**
**_CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing_,**
**_42_(8), 555–556. https://doi.org/10.1097/cin.0000000000001184**
**· Farzandipour, M., Mohamadian, H., Akbari, H., Safari, S., & Sharif, R. (2021).**
**[Designing a national model for assessment of nursing informatics competencyLinks to an external site.](https://bmcmedinformdecismak.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12911-021-01405-0).**
**_BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making_ ,**
**_21_ (1), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12911-021-01405-0**
**· Reid, L., Button, D., Breaden, K., & Brommeyer, M. (2024).**
**[Nursing informatics: Competency challenges for nursing facultyLinks to an external site.](https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=shib&db=mnh&AN=38270004&site=eds-live&scope=site&custid=s6527200).**
**_Studies in Health Technology and Informatics_,**
**_310_, 1196–1200. https://doi.org/10.3233/SHTI231154**
**[Optional Resources](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/175732/pages/week-10-learning-resources?module_item_id=6883561)**
**· American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2021).**
**[_The essentials: Core competencies for professional nursing education_ Links to an external site.](https://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/42/AcademicNursing/pdf/Essentials-2021.pdf). https://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/42/AcademicNursing/pdf/Essentials-2021.pdf**
**· Domain 5, “Quality and Safety” (pp. 11)**
**· Domain 7, “Systems-Based Practice” (pp. 11)**
**· Domain 8: “Informatics and Healthcare Technologies” (pp. 11)**
**· “Advanced-Level Practicum Experiences” (p. 22)**
**· Advanced Level Competencies: Domain 5: “Quality and Safety” (pp. 39–41)**
**· Advanced Level Competencies: Domain 7: “Systems-Based Practice” (pp.**
**44–45)**
**· Advanced Level Competencies: Domain 8: “Informatics and Healthcare Technologies” (pp. 46–48)**
**· Kleib, M., Chauvette, A., Furlong, K., Nagle, L., Slater, L., & McCloskey, R. (2021).**
**[Approaches for defining and assessing nursing informatics competencies: A scoping reviewLinks to an external site.](https://oce-ovid-com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/article/01938924-201906000-00008/HTML).**
**_JBI Evidence Synthesis, 19_ (4), 794–841. doi:10.11124/JBIES-20-00100**
****To Prepare****
**·**
****Review the “Nursing Informatics: Scope and Standards of Practice” learning resource to explore competencies related to nursing practice.****
**·**
****Consider the role of competencies in nursing practice. Which competencies may be the most beneficial for project management and nursing informatics?****
**·**
****Reflect on which skills you might currently possess and how you might become competent in others.****
****The Assignment: (4–5 pages)****
**·**
****Explain what competencies are most important and beneficial for your success as a leader in your practice. Be specific and provide examples.****
**·**
****Appraise the leadership strategies, addressed in Informatics Leadership Standard 12, that you might employ to establish a culture that supports new information technology initiatives. Be specific.****
**·**
****Analyze whether or not you currently have these skills. Then, explain approaches you might recommend implementing to become competent or more proficient in this skill.****
****Reminder: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing Center provides an example of those required elements (available at** [**https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates/general#s-lg-box-20293632Links to an external site.**](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates/general) **). All papers submitted must use this formatting.****
****Submit your Assignment by Day 7 of Week 10.****
****submission information****
****Before submitting your final assignment, you can check your draft for authenticity. To check your draft, access the Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.****
**1.**
****To submit your completed assignment, save your Assignment as WK10Assgn_LastName_Firstinitial****
**2.**
****Then, click on Start Assignment near the top of the page.****
**3.**
****Next, click on Upload File and select Submit Assignment for review.****
****Rubric****
****NURS_8210_Week10_Assignment_Rubric****
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**| **NURS_8210_Week10_Assignment_Rubric** |**
**| **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Pts** |**
**| **This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplain what competencies are most important and beneficial for your success as a leader in your practice. Be specific and provide examples.** | **40 to >35.0 ptsExcellentThe response accurately and clearly explains in detail what competencies are most important and beneficial for success as a leader in practice. The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the responses provided.**<br>**35 to >31.0 ptsGoodThe response accurately explains what competencies are most beneficial and important for success as a leader in practice. The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the responses provided.**<br>**31 to >27.0 ptsFairThe response inaccurately or vaguely explains what competencies are most beneficial and important for success as a leader in practice. The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the responses provided.**<br>**27 to >0 ptsPoorThe response inaccurately and vaguely explains what competencies are most beneficial and important for success as a leader in practice, or it is missing. The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the responses provided, or it is missing.** | **40 pts** |**
**| **This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAppraise the leadership strategies, addressed in Standard 12, that you might employ to establish a culture that supports new information technology initiatives. Be specific.** | **25 to >21.0 ptsExcellentThe response accurately and clearly explains in detail the leadership strategies recommended to establish a culture that supports new information technology initiatives. … The response accurately and fully aligns with Standard 12 with sufficient detail to support the recommended strategies. … The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the responses provided.**<br>**21 to >19.0 ptsGoodThe response accurately explains the leadership strategies recommended to establish a culture that supports new information technology initiatives. … The response accurately aligns with Standard 12 and may support the recommended strategies. … The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the responses provided.**<br>**19 to >16.0 ptsFairThe response inaccurately or vaguely explains the leadership strategies recommended to establish a culture that supports new information technology initiatives. … The response inaccurately or vaguely aligns with Standard 12 and may support the recommend strategies. … The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the responses provided.**<br>**16 to >0 ptsPoorThe response inaccurately and vaguely explains the leadership strategies recommended to establish a culture that supports new information technology initiatives, or it is missing. … The response inaccurately and vaguely aligns with Standard 12 and does not support the recommended strategies, or it is missing. … The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the responses provided, or it is missing.** | **25 pts** |**
**| **This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalyze whether or not you currently have these skills. Then, explain approaches you might recommend implementing to become competent or more proficient in this skill.** | **20 to >17.0 ptsExcellentThe response accurately and clearly explains in detail whether the student already has working knowledge of and use of the skills identified. … The response accurately and clearly explains in detail approaches recommended to become more proficient in this skill.**<br>**17 to >15.0 ptsGoodThe response accurately explains whether the student already has working knowledge and use of the skills identified. … The response accurately explains approaches recommended to become more proficient in this skill.**<br>**15 to >13.0 ptsFairThe response inaccurately or vaguely explains whether the student already has working knowledge and use of the skills identified. … The response inaccurately or vaguely explains approaches recommended to become more proficient in this skill.**<br>**13 to >0 ptsPoorThe response inaccurately and vaguely explains whether the student already has working knowledge and use of the skills identified, or it is missing. … The response inaccurately and vaguely explains approaches recommended to become more proficient in this skill, or it is missing.** | **20 pts** |**
**| **This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria.** | **5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. … A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria.**<br>**4 to >3.5 ptsGoodParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive.**<br>**3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time. … Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic.**<br>**3 to >0 ptsPoorParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. … No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided.** | **5 pts** |**
**| **This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation** | **5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.**<br>**4 to >3.5 ptsGoodContains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.**<br>**3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairContains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.**<br>**3 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.** | **5 pts** |**
**| **This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.** | **5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct APA format with no errors.**<br>**4 to >3.5 ptsGoodContains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors.**<br>**3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairContains several (3 or 4) APA format errors.**<br>**3 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (≥ 5) APA format errors.** | **5 pts** |**
****Total Points: 100****
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