In The Modern Era, There Are Few Professions That Do Not To Some Extent Rely
In the modern era, there are few professions that do not to some extent rely on data
Stockbrokers rely on market data to advise clients on financial matters
Meteorologists rely on weather data to forecast weather conditions, while realtors rely on data to advise on the purchase and sale of property
In these and other cases, data not only helps solve problems, but adds to the practitioners and the disciplines body of knowledge
Of course, the nursing profession also relies heavily on data
The field of nursing informatics aims to make sure nurses have access to the appropriate date to solve healthcare problems, make decisions in the interest of patients, and add to knowledge
In this Discussion, you will consider a scenario that would benefit from access to data and how such access could facilitate both problem-solving and knowledge formation
To Prepare: Reflect on the concepts of informatics and knowledge work as presented in the Resources
Consider a hypothetical scenario based on your own healthcare practice or organization that would require or benefit from the access/collection and application of data
Your scenario may involve a patient, staff, or management problem or gap
Post a description of the focus of your scenario
Describe the data that could be used and how the data might be collected and accessed
What knowledge might be derived from that data? How would a nurse leader use clinical reasoning and judgment in the formation of knowledge from this experience?
