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Informatics: Introduction to Concepts and Health Information Technologies
Introduction and Overview
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to provide for reflection on the course experience. Reflection is helpful in assimilating current learning with previous knowledge and experience. Reflection papers are designed for you to consider what new or interesting topics have been encountered during the course as well as how they may have been challenging to you.
Instructions
The paper may be written using the third person singular. You will need to address 3 topics in your paper. Use the template Reflection_Template.docx to help organize the content. A reflection paper should show how you integrate the selected topics into your thinking and personal experience or future practice. Reflection may be used to illustrate your understanding of the material. References are required.
The assignment should follow APA style. Use APA style formatting including citations and the reference list. The paper should be at least 2 pages double spaced word-processed, using Times Roman 12 point font, not counting the title page and reference list. Each of the three topics should have a maximum length of one page in the paper. The must be submitted by the posted due date.
Discuss the Following Three Topics
• Is informatics relevant to nursing and your role as a master’s prepared nurse?
• Address any preconceptions or misconceptions that you had at the beginning of the course and have the preconceptions or misconceptions been resolved at completion of the course.
• What specific informatics competencies did you acquire during the semesters? Review the AACN Essentials and QSEN Competencies for informatics competencies.
• References are required (a minimum of 5 references)
Content
Your reflection paper should include:
Introduction
• An introduction to nursing informatics including a definition of nursing informatics.
• Introduce the purpose of your paper and the three topics that you select to discuss.
