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Here are some of the answers to the questions. Feel free to change the wording as you see fit. My name is Lynette. I have been a registered nurse for over 6 years. I was in the field when Covid hit and I became a crisis nurse. I have worked in LTC, LTAC, Med Surg, and the ER. I have been in the medical field for over 20 years. I have hobbies that include fishing and digging in my yard. During what month were you born? I was born in August.

Post a written response in the forum to each question. Each response should be substantive and provide enough detail to answer the question comprehensively. This assignment does not require citations or references.

Questions:

  • During what month were you born?
  • What does informatics mean to you? Provide one detailed example.
  • What specifically about informatics do you want to learn in this course?

Paper For Above instruction

Being born in August has always been a special time for me, marking my birth during a warm summer month. It’s a period associated with sunshine, outdoor activities, and sometimes family gatherings. My birth month reflects a vibrant and energetic personality, and I often feel it influences my approach to work and life — embracing challenges with enthusiasm and optimism.

Informatics, to me, is the integration of information technology with healthcare to improve patient outcomes, streamline processes, and support clinical decision-making. It represents a bridge between data and meaningful action, allowing healthcare professionals to access and analyze patient information efficiently. An example of health informatics in practice is the electronic health record (EHR) system. EHRs enable seamless sharing of patient information among different healthcare providers, ensuring continuity of care, reducing errors, and enhancing communication. For instance, during my time as a crisis nurse during COVID-19, electronic documentation allowed for real-time updates on patient status, medication administration, and vital signs, facilitating rapid decision-making and better coordination among care teams.

What I specifically want to learn in this course is how to leverage informatics tools more effectively to improve patient safety and care quality. I am interested in understanding data analytics, predictive modeling, and how emerging technologies—such as artificial intelligence—can be applied in clinical settings. Gaining deeper insights into these areas will help me incorporate innovative solutions into my practice, ultimately benefiting my patients and the healthcare system as a whole.

References

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  • Hersh, W. (2009). Health Informatics: Practical Guide. Springer.
  • McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. (2017). Health Informatics: Practical Guide. Jones & Bartlett Learning.
  • Noon, M. (2020). Principles of Nursing Informatics. Elsevier.
  • Price, M. (2016). Nursing Informatics and the Foundation of Knowledge. Springer Publishing.
  • Shortliffe, E. H., & Cimino, J. J. (2014). Biomedical Informatics: Computer Applications in Health Care and Biomedicine. Springer.
  • Staggers, N., Gassert, C. A., & Ellingson, L. (2002). Health IT and Nursing: Improving Patient Outcomes. Nursing Outlook, 50(4), 175-182.
  • Tan, J. (2019). The Impact of Healthcare Informatics in Modern Medicine. Journal of Medical Systems, 43, 1-9.
  • Zaidi, S., & Greenes, R. A. (2018). Health Data Analytics: Practical applications and Challenges. Journal of Healthcare Information Management, 32(3), 45-52.
  • Yen, P. Y., & Bakken, S. (2012). Review of Nursing Informatics Research. Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, 19(2), 203-211.

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