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Javier 8300 The foundational health information technology in the medical facility I practice in is the popular Electronic Health Records (EHR) system called Oracle Cerner. Oracle Cerner is an electronic platform that facilitates the storage of all patient data, such as medical history, medication records, care plan, progress notes, and diagnostic findings at a single synchronized place (Annam, 2024). Practitioners are using it to record all interactions with their patients, track behavior, and cognitive changes over time, and organize care between doctors and nurses, and even among caregivers across shifts. The system also simplifies medication management by providing proper prescription tracking and administration. Moreover, the Oracle Cerner allows our team to make cognitive evaluations, track risks of falls and provide an alert about the wandering behavior that are typical aspects of dementia care as falling risks are widespread in dementia care (Augustine et al., 2025). By summarizing all this data on a single platform, which is easy to use, the Oracle Cerner ensures that no crucial patient information is missed, even as the care teams shift throughout the day. The benefits of adopting Oracle Cerner are immense. Firstly, it promotes continuity of care as dementia patients may be unable to communicate their history or current condition in a coherent manner, a detailed digital record can enable all types of caregivers to learn the background, triggers, and the present state of the patient in a few seconds (Augustine et al., 2025). Second, it reduces medication errors which is highly important considering that dementia patients are often prescribed several drugs; the system will automatically warn about harmful drug combinations or omissions (Annam, 2024). Third, it facilitates a more efficient tracking of behavioral habits, sleep cycles, appetite fluctuation, and cognitive deterioration as time passes to allow the doctor to fine-tune treatment strategies with more accuracy. Some of the issues that can be experienced with the use of Oracle Cerner is the complexity of the system adopted and the time required before it can be used successfully, particularly on older employees who might not be so techno-savvy. Moreover, the software may contain bugs that lead to interruption of the care routine, which may also result in dangerous delays. Another serious situation is the issue of data privacy; patients with dementia are even more vulnerable to it, and any breach of their privacy concerning the vulnerable mental health information of dementia patients can be harmful to both the patients and their families (Augustine et al., 2025). The cost of maintaining and updating the system is also high and may overburden the small mental healthcare facilities. Finally, the over-reliance on technology may lead to personnel overvaluing the data delivered to them by the system over their own clinical judgment, and this is a critical problem in the mental health sector, where human vision and knowledge cannot be replaced. Even though Oracle Cerner has drawbacks, including complexities within a system and high prices, data privacy concerns, and decreased human interaction, they can be resolved with the help of frequent staff training, enhanced cybersecurity measures, and special technical support departments. The assessment of Oracle Cerner was informed by DNP Essential III, which necessitates the use of research and evidence-based practice to advance healthcare practices (AACN, 2021). Two role-specific competencies that were accomplished while presenting the discussion were professionalism and sound knowledge of the healthcare environment. For example, professionalism was explicitly observed during the analysis, especially in establishing issues associated with using EHRs in dementia care (AACN, 2021). References American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). (2021). The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education. AACN. Annam, S. N. (2024). Comparative Analysis of IT Management Tools in Healthcare. Stallion Journal for Multidisciplinary Associated Research Studies, 3(5), 72-86. Augustine, S., Lopez, M. A., Cheun, J., & Papesh, C. (2025). Automating Cardiff Model Data Capture in Emergency Departments: Ambient NLP Integration with Oracle-Cerner FHIR Systems. SMU Data Science Review, 9(3), 8.

Vladimir 8300 In my current work setting, the primary health information technology utilized is the electronic health record (EHR) system, which serves as a critical tool for documentation, communication, and clinical decision-making. EHR systems have significantly transformed healthcare delivery by improving access to patient information and supporting coordinated, patient-centered care. One of the major advantages of EHR use is the ability to access real-time, comprehensive patient data, including medical history, laboratory results, and medication records. This accessibility enhances clinical decision-making and reduces the risk of errors. Additionally, EHR systems improve interprofessional communication by allowing healthcare providers to document and share patient information efficiently across disciplines. Clinical decision support tools embedded within EHRs, such as alerts for drug interactions and standardized care protocols, further promote patient safety and evidence-based practice (McGonigle & Mastrian, 2022). Moreover, EHRs facilitate quality improvement initiatives by enabling the collection and analysis of data for performance metrics, which supports population health management and organizational outcomes (Aguirre et al., 2023). Despite these benefits, there are several limitations associated with EHR systems. One of the most significant challenges is the documentation burden, which can reduce the time available for direct patient care and contribute to provider burnout. Complex system interfaces and inefficient workflows may also decrease productivity and user satisfaction. Another concern is alert fatigue, where excessive system alerts may lead clinicians to ignore or override important warnings. Additionally, issues related to data security and patient privacy remain critical, as healthcare systems are increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats (Aguirre et al., 2023). In conclusion, while EHR systems provide substantial benefits in improving patient safety, communication, and quality of care, it is essential to address usability challenges and optimize system design. Continued training, system refinement, and leadership support are necessary to maximize the effectiveness of health information technology in clinical practice. References  Aguirre, R. R., Suárez, O., Fuentes, M., & Sánchez-González, M. A. (2023). Electronic health records and improved patient safety: A systematic review. Healthcare Informatics Research, 29(1), 1–10. McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2022). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge (5th ed.). Jones & Bartlett

Collaboration for Improving Outcomes – Discharge Plan Instructions The purpose of this is to gain an understanding on what goes into a discharge plan. For using the case study, you will use a discharge plan for a patient using the attached Discharge Plan template document (See attachment). You are to use all sections of the discharge plan:  assessment, diagnosis/plan, education needs, financial worksheet, and the reflection and conclusion. Be as detailed as possible.

Case Scenario 2: Mr. Jones has brought in his 3-year-old daughter Clara to be seen for vomiting and diarrhea for 2 days. He states that last night she vomited 3 times. She weighs 15kg. This morning she vomited her breakfast of pancakes and sausage.  What more does the APRN need to know about Clara’s symptoms?  What should the APRN look for in the physical examination?  What are the signs and symptoms of dehydration?  What are 3 differentials the APRN should consider?  What is the calculation for pediatric volume replacement?  What type of anticipatory guidance should the APRN give Clara’s father?  Based of the symptoms presented by Clara, it is possible she is experiencing gastroenteritis. As an APRN further questions, including what food she last ate prior to onset of vomiting and diarrhea? How many episodes of vomiting or diarrhea have occurred in the past 24 hours? Can parent explain the content in the vomit? Was there a presence of blood or mucus in the stool? Is anyone sick at home with similar signs or symptoms? Is Clara potty trained? If not, how many wet diapers has she had in the past 24 hours? If so, has there been a change in her urine output? How has her sleep pattern been the past couple of days? Any fever in the past 24 hours? Any recent travels? Has parent noticed any unusual rash? What is Clara’s medical and surgical history? What medications has parent given Clara so far and has it helped? What is her current medication and vaccination status?   Assessments include assessing Clara’s mucous membrane skin turgor, cap refill, and signs of sunken eyes for signs of dehydration. Assess abdominal area by inspecting possible distention, auscultating bowel sounds, palpating all four quadrants to assess tenderness. Signs and symptoms of dehydration are dry mouth and lips, no tears when crying, eyes appear sunken, no wet diapers, appear irritable and cranky, appear fatigue and lethargic, etc. (Children hospital of Chicago, 2023). The three differentials to consider are food poisoning, intussusception, and appendicitis. Pediatric volume replacement calculation entails the 4-2-1 rule; up to 10kg : 4ml/kg, 10-20kg: 2ml/kg, >20kg: 1ml/kg. Clara weighs 15kg, based of the calculation she will have about 50ml/hr intake (Georgopoulos & Novak, 2023). Anticipatory guidance includes hydration; encourage parents to administer or give patient as much fluids as possible such as Pedialyte to avoid severe dehydration, avoid carbonated drinks and fatty foods, promote effective hand hygiene at home, disinfect all surfaces, seek immediate medical care if patient is unable to keep fluid down with more obvious signs of dehydration, blood in stool and persistent fever (>102f).   References  Georgopoulos, G., & Novak, C. (2022). Dehydration & fluid replacement March, 2022. https://www.pedscases.com/sites/default/files/2.%20Dehydration_PedsCase_v9.pdfLinks to an external site.  Leung, A. (2025). Viral gastroenteritis in children. Viral gastroenteritis in children - Symptoms, Causes, Images, and Treatment Options. https://www.epocrates.com/online/diseases/794/viral-gastroenteritis-in-children#highlights-basicsLinks to an external site.  Dehydration in kids: Signs & treatment | Lurie children’s. (2023). https://www.luriechildrens.org/en/blog/dehydration-in-children/Links to an external site.  Maaks, D.L. G., Starr, N., & Gaylord, N. (2019). Burns' Pediatric Primary Care (7th ed.). Elsevier - Evolve. https://online.vitalsource.com/books/9780323581967Links to an external site. 

  Debriefing: Discover and Deepen You are encouraged, but not required, to complete at least one i-Human Virtual Patient Encounter attempt before participating in the debriefing. Include a citation from the weekly lesson (Explore pages) in your response and reference list.  Here is an example of how to cite the lesson:  Chamberlain University College of Nursing. (2024). NR-305 Week 2: Conducting a Holistic Assessment [Online lesson]. https://chamberlain.instructure.com/login/canvas Answer all questions below with explanations and details. Paragraph one: Reflect on your experience conducting cardiovascular, respiratory, or peripheral vascular assessments. Discuss challenges and barriers when performing these assessments in a clinical setting and describe how you can address them effectively. Reflect upon a time you encountered an unexpected assessment finding and describe what you learned from that experience related to the assessment. Paragraph two: Answer the questions based on the first letter of your last name below.   Last Name Question to Answer A - G How would you approach a cardiovascular physical assessment differently if you were assessing an adolescent female experiencing anxiety in the clinic setting? Address inspection, palpation, and auscultation.  Paragraph three: Provide an example of something you learned from the simulation and/or this week’s lesson, and how you will apply this to your nursing practice. How will your new knowledge of health promotion help you advocate for early recognition and intervention in your nursing practice?

Select and review five research articles related to the practice issue and proposed intervention of your PICOT question developed in Week 2. These articles may include quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods studies (original research), systematic reviews, meta-analyses, or meta-syntheses (synthesis), or clinical practice guidelines (CPGs).  The three categories of Original Research, Synthesis and CPGs must be represented. Download the Week 5 Literature Summary Template to complete the assignment. Use of the template is required. A 10% deduction will be applied if the template is not used. See the rubric. Save the template and include your name in the file name.  Select the correct table for each of the five articles and complete the Literature Summary Template with one table for each selected article. Follow APA grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation rules consistent with formal, scholarly writing. 

Case Study: Kel Purpose: Analyze and apply critical thinking skills in the psychopathology of mental health patients and provide treatment and health promotion while applying evidence-based research. Scenario: Kel is a 42-year-old certified public accountant (CPA) who dreams each year that she will board a cruise ship the day after Tax Day and go somewhere, anywhere, except Portsmouth, Virginia. Each year the dream, like the ocean, ebbs and flows, but this year she is not even going to think about such a “ridiculous idea.” In fact, she does not even have the energy to dream; getting out of bed and preparing to go to work is simply too labor intensive.  Each evening Kel retires to bed with a lack of energy to complete her normal tasks such as readying her clothes for work and making a lunch. She lacks the energy to shop in the evening; consequently, she eats mostly crackers and canned soup. She is not hungry, and her scale reflects this. She has lost 15 pounds over the last 2 months. She does not attend to her makeup or clothes; she finds both too taxing. The clothes she selects are drab and not ironed. At work she makes no effort to talk with her co-workers and does not initiate new contacts with clients. The normal work of filing taxes and writing reports, which she used to enjoy, are overwhelming, and she feels too disorganized to complete them. Telephone calls and e-mail messages from friends are ignored. Attendance at work is spotty. Sue, her sister, becomes alarmed with Kel’s unanswered telephone calls and e-mails. Worried, she decides to visit her sister at home. She finds the apartment unclean and in disarray. Kel is unkempt, disheveled, and looks sad. Her voice is monotone and flat. Kel tells Sue that she feels “sad and hopeless. Nothing is ever going to change. I am a bad person and I can’t even do my work right. Although I sleep for many hours, I am still tired all the time.” Sue is alarmed at the changes in her sister and arranges for Kel to visit a health care worker at the medical clinic. Questions: Remember to answer these questions from your textbooks and NP guidelines. At all times, explain your answers.  Describe the presenting problems. Generate a primary and differential diagnosis using the DSM5 and ICD 10 codes. Formulate and prioritize a treatment plan.  Identify and discuss appropriate screening instruments for a patient who has suicidal ideation. 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

For this assigments: I choose the Rotavirus and MRSA infections. I work as a Registered Nurse in a hospital, and I see this infection presented in patients often. The diseases can spread easily and can lead to serious complications if precautions are not implemented.  As a nurse working in a hospital, I often see rotavirus and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in healthcare settings. These diseases spread easily and can lead to serious complications. I am from Venezuela and now working in the United States has shown me how differences in healthcare access and socioeconomic conditions can affect patient outcomes. Submit a disease pathology, management, and pharmacological impact summary based on your two chosen diseases. Your summary should explain the characteristics of the infectious agent causing the diseases, the lab tests used for identification, and the mechanism in which the diseases interfere with normal pathophysiology. You will also describe current treatment trends used in the management of the diseases, identify which class of drug has the most evidence to support its use in the pharmacological treatments, illustrate the mechanisms the pharmacological treatments use to combat infection, and explain how preventative and protective measures can be enhanced for each disease to reduce infection and disease transmission. ' Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:  I. Disease Pathology  A. Describe the characteristics of infectious agent causing diseases, including structure and toxicities.   B. Describe lab tests used for identification of the chosen organisms.   C. Explain the mechanism in which the diseases interfere with normal pathophysiology. Be sure to describe how the infectious agent enters the cell and establishes infection in the nucleus.   D. Identify signs and symptoms of disease presentation for clinical diagnostics in support of therapeutic interventions for both diseases.   II.Disease Management and Pharmacological Impact  A. Describe pharmacological and nonpharmacological current treatment trends used to control microbial growth for each disease, and explain how such treatments promote patient care.  B. Determine which class of drug has the most evidence to support its use in the pharmacological treatment of each disease, providing a rationale.   C. Illustrate the mechanism and principles these pharmacological treatments use to combat infection.   D. Explain how preventative and protective measures can be enhanced for each disease to effectively reduce infection rates and disease transmission, supported by research.    What to Submit: Milestone Two should be 1 to 2 pages in length. Write one page for each disease. Use double-spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. All citations should follow proper APA guidelines. References Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024). About Rotavirus. https://www.cdc.gov/rotavirus/about/ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2025). Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Basics. https://www.cdc.gov/mrsa/about/index.html Also, you can use the book attached for more reference information. 

1. Review of Literature: - Review and discuss literature: Synthesize at least 10 primary research studies and/or systematic reviews; do not include summary articles. This section is all about the scientific evidence rather than someone else's opinion of the evidence. Do not use secondary sources; you need to get the article, read it, and make your own decision about quality and applicability to your question even if you did find out about the study in a review of the literature. This is a synthesis rather than a study-by-study review. Address the similarities, differences, and controversies in the body of evidence. 2. Analyze and apply knowledge directly to your PICOT- The studies that you cite in this section must relate directly to your PICOT question. 3. Provide precise body of evidence for your Practice Change- Include Nurses as leaders in this project, statistics, cost, impact on healthcare. 4. Discuss objectives for your practice change, Why is change necessary?  5. Discuss where the problem exists, why it exists, what is the preposition for change. Include information from your PICOT. 6. Apply all that is relevant to the problem. For example: Pros vs Cons, current state of problem NOTE: It should not reflect your opinion, but rather Evidence Based Practice should be applied -After completing a literature search on interventions addressing your chosen health problem, write a review that evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of all the sources you have found, compare anc constrast. -Use appropriate APA 7th Ed. Scholarly, peer-reviewed, and research articles cited should be within the last five years. -This section should be minimum 4 pages long (not including the title and reference page). -Use proper in-text citations with a properly formatted reference list. -All must be written APA in the 3rd person. -Cant have more than 10% plagiarism this assignment will be submitted via turnitin DUE DATE MARCH 31, 2026

Caring for Chinese, Filipino, and Vietnamese Populations   Discuss the following: Evaluate health and illness practices that may affect hypertension treatment for Chinese American clients, incorporating current data on hypertension prevalence and disparities. Analyze the locus-of-control variable that some Filipino Americans have that may influence health-seeking behavior in relation to SDOH such as access, education, and insurance coverage. Evaluate the importance of folk medicine and folk healers to Vietnamese Americans and discuss how nurses can advocate for culturally inclusive care models within healthcare systems.   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