How does the nurse in each scenario use informatics in his or her work? What is the nurse in each scenario responsible for as it pertains to informatics?

The Nurse’s Role in Informatics

In this writing assignment, you will explain the role of the nurse with respect to informatics.

Step 1 Read each of the following scenarios:

Scenario 1: Helen has recently graduated from nursing school and passed her boards. Last week, she completed her orientation period on the medical nursing unit at Good Samaritan General Hospital.

Scenario 2: Paul is a registered nurse in the neurosurgery unit at Good Samaritan General Hospital. He has been a staff nurse for ten years and provides direct patient care. In addition, Paul chairs the unit’s nursing council to improve patient care.

Scenario 3: Lisa is a nurse manager and leads the medical intensive care unit and surgical intensive care unit at Good Samaritan General Hospital. She is responsible for the day-to-day operations, staff adherence to policies and procedures, staffing, and payroll.

Step 2 Explain the role of the nurse with respect to informatics in each scenario. Write a one- to two-page paper in which you discuss the role of each nurse in informatics. Use the following questions as guidelines:

How does the nurse in each scenario use informatics in his or her work? What is the nurse in each scenario responsible for as it pertains to informatics?