Read and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).

Read

• Nelson, R., & Staggers, N. (2014).
  • Chapter 17
    Chapter_017.pptx

Oline Materials & Resources

• Visit the CINAHL Complete under the A-to-Z Databases on the University Library’s website and locate the articles below:
  • McGonigle, D., Hunter, K., Sipes, C., Y Hebda, T. (2014). Why nurses need to understand nursing informatics: Everyday informatics.  AORN Journal, 100(3), 324-327.
• Explore/View the website(s) below:
  • AHRQ. (2019). Barriers to HIT Implementation | AHRQ National Resource Center; Health Information Technology: Best Practices Transforming Quality, Safety, and Efficiency. Retrieved from https://healthit.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/health-it-costs-and-benefits-database/barriers-hit-implementation (Links to an external site.)

QUESTION

How has nursing evolved since you graduated from your original nursing program? Is nursing today what you expected when you enter nursing education?

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.