Purpose

The purpose of this activity is to deepen learning through reflective inquiry. It will allow for expansion in self- awareness, identification of knowledge gaps, and assessment of learning goals.

Course outcomes: This assessment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

1. Assess the impact of informatics and information technology on organizational systems, change, and improvement. (PO6)
2. Use information technology to collect and analyze data to generate evidence-based nursing practice across healthcare settings. (PO7)
3. Design programs that monitor and evaluate outcomes of care, care systems, and quality improvement. (PO7)
4. Evaluate the types of healthcare information systems, knowledge-based systems, patient care technology, and the impact on patient safety, quality of care and outcome measurement. (PO7)
5. Appraise consumer health information sources for accuracy, timeliness, and appropriateness. (PO7)
6. Resolve ethical and legal issues related to the use of information, communication networks, and information and patient care technology. (PO6)

Due date: Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 7. The Late Assignment Policy applies to this assignment.

Total points possible: 100 points

Preparing the assessment: Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.

1. Write a brief 1-2 paragraph weekly reflection addressing the questions posed in the Reflect section of each weekly module. Edit your Reflection to include each weekly reflection.
2. Include the following sections in your Reflection.

Week 1

• • • As you assess your learning, provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
    • What do you need to heighten your informatics competencies to positively impact patient safety, quality care, and complement your role as a DNP Scholar?
    • What do you value the most about your learning this week?

Week 2

• • • As you assess your learning, provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
    • How will you promote collaborative, inter-professional relationships in a rapidly transforming healthcare environment?
    • What do you value most about your learning this week?

Week 3

• • • As you assess your learning, provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
    • What new skills or competencies should you consider after the learning this week?
    • What do you value most about your learning this week?

Week 4

• • • As you assess your learning, provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
    • What concepts, theories, models, tools, techniques, and resources in this week had you not considered before?
    • What do you value most about your learning this week?

Week 5

• • • As you assess your learning, provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
    • How might you use this week’s information to benefit your organization and staff in your future role as a DNP practice scholar?
    • What do you value most about your learning this week?

Week 6

• • • As you assess your learning, provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
    • What skills do you need to implement the concepts learned this week and how will you develop them?
    • What do you value most about your learning this week?

Week 7

• • • As you assess your learning, provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
    • What skills do you need to implement the concepts learned this week and how will you develop them?
    • What do you value most about your learning this week?

3. Writing Organization and Mechanics
4. Grammar and mechanics are free of errors.