Reply 1

According to Schmidt (2018), validity and reliability are crucial components to a well-developed research study. Validity refers to how much a concept relates to real life, whereas reliability is how much an experiment yields the same results when repeated. Qualitative and quantitative studies, though different in approach, still draw validity and reliability. Quantitative research is structured and objective, relying on data and measurements. Qualitative research is less structured and more subjective, relying on text, in depth information, and can include focus groups or interviews (UTA, 2020). Benefits to utilizing both qualitative and quantitative research in point towards each method filling in the gaps of where the other seems to lack. “Quantitative data can give baseline information to aid researchers in selections of patients to interview, while qualitative data can provide researchers understanding of barriers and factors to patient recruitment and retention” (Doorenbos, 2014). However, if a study is utilizing both methods of research, there might be a mix of data collection leading to inconsistencies in objective collection and issues with validity (McNiff and Petrick, 2018).

Doorenbos A. Z. (2014). Mixed Methods in Nursing Research : An Overview and Practical Examples. Kango kenkyu. The Japanese journal of nursing research, 47(3), 207–217.

McNiff, P. and Petrick, M. (2018). Quantitative research: ethics, theory, and research. In Grand Canyon University (Ed). (2018). Nursing research: Understanding methods for best practice. Retrieved from https://lc.gcumedia.com/nrs433v/nursing-research-understanding-methods-for-best-practice/v1.1

Schmidt, M. (2018). Measurement, statistics and appraisal. In Grand Canyon University (Ed). (2018). Nursing research: Understanding methods for best practice. Retrieved from https://lc.gcumedia.com/nrs433v/nursing-research-understanding-methods-for-best-practice/v1.1

University of Texas Arlington. (2020). Qualitative vs quantitative research. https://libguides.uta.edu/nursingresearch

Reply 2

Nursing research is conducted by using different types of methods such as qualitative, quantitative, experimental, quasi-experimental, correlation, and descriptive method. Qualitative research is considered as exploratory research for the deep understanding of the research problem and provides a way for quantitative research. In some studies, both qualitative and quantitative methods used in the studies are called Mixed methods of study.

Advantages of Mixed Method:

• Using both qualitative and quantitative method minimizes the weakness of the study. It increases the exploration and statistical analysis of the study.
• Mixed method increases the availability of research tools that helps to collect more comprehensive data.
• The results are validated more accurately and show additional evidence for supporting.
• Mixed methods combine thinking as well as reasoning.
• The findings are illustrated in both words as well as number.
• Mixed method reduces personal biases.

Disadvantages of Mixed method:

• Using both qualitative and quantitative method is time-consuming.
• Researchers need to be well-versed in both the data.
• More resources to be used for collecting both types of data.
• The result findings should be illustrated clearly for the better understanding of the audience.

References:

Rahman, M. S. (2020). The advantages and disadvantages of using qualitative and quantitative approaches and methods in language “testing and assessment” research: A literature review.

Queirós, A., Faria, D., & Almeida, F. (2017). Strengths and limitations of qualitative and quantitative research methods. European Journal of Education Studies.

Driscoll, D. L., Appiah-Yeboah, A., Salib, P., & Rupert, D. J. (2007). Merging qualitative and quantitative data in mixed methods research: How to and why not

Reply 3

To start, when both qualitative and quantitative research methods are used together, they make up what is referred to as mixed methods (Helbig, 2018). “This type of research study is common in health care because emotions and feelings may play a part in the study being performed: love, anger, or pain cannot easily be quantified” (Helbig, 2018, para 54).

A major benefit of using the mixed method in combination of the qualitative and quantitative method is that when using all three, or triangulation design, is its efficiency because you kill two birds with one stone, collecting both sets of data simultaneously, which can also be a disadvantage (Doorenbos, 2014). Afterwards, when the data has been collected, a team of researchers including those with expertise in qualitative and quantitative data can have access to the data and interpret it in a more efficient manner (Doorenbos, 2014).

Disadvantages of using mixed methods for research include the great amount of effort needed as well as the expertise of the researcher to collect both qualitative and quantitative data simultaneously (Doorenbos, 2014). At the same time of the data collection, the difficulty of giving each kind of data an equal amount of importance when collecting it provides another disadvantage or difficulty for the researcher.

References

Doorenbos, A. Z. (2014). Mixed Methods in Nursing Research : An Overview and Practical Examples. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4287271/.

Helbig, J. (2018). History and process of nursing research, evidence-based nursing practice, and quantitative and qualitative research process. In Grand Canyon University (Ed.)., Nursing research: Understanding methods for best practice.. Retrieved from https://lc.gcumedia.com/nrs433v/nursing-research-understanding-methods-for-best-practice/v1.1

To Prepare:

• Review the Resources and reflect on the evolution of nursing informatics from a science to a nursing specialty.
• Consider your experiences with nurse Informaticists or technology specialists within your healthcare organization.

Post a description of experiences or observations about how nurse informaticists and/or data or technology specialists interact with other professionals within your healthcare organization. Suggest at least one strategy on how these interactions might be improved. Be specific and provide examples. Then, explain the impact you believe the continued evolution of nursing informatics as a specialty and/or the continued emergence of new technologies might have on professional interactions.

1) Minimum 9 full pages (Follow the 3 x 3 rule: minimum three paragraphs per part)  Can  write in the first person 

              Part 1: Minimum 3 pages

              Part 2: minimum 3 pages

              Part 3: minimum 3 pages

Submit 1 document per part

2)¨******APA norms

          All paragraphs must be narrative and cited in the text- each paragraphs

          Bulleted responses are not accepted

          Can write in the first person 

          Dont copy and pase the questions.

          Answer the question objectively, do not make introductions to your answers, answer it when you start the paragraph

    Submit 1 document per part

3)****************************** It will be verified by Turnitin (Identify the percentage of exact match of writing with any other resource on the internet and academic sources, including universities and data banks) 

********************************It will be verified by SafeAssign (Identify the percentage of similarity of writing with any other resource on the internet and academic sources, including universities and data banks)

4) Minimum 4 references per part not older than 5 years

5) Identify your answer with the numbers, according to the question. Start your answer on the same line, not the next

Example:

Q 1. Nursing is XXXXX

Q 2. Health is XXXX

6) You must name the files according to the part you are answering: 

Example:

Part 1.doc 

Part 2.doc 

__________________________________________________________________________________

Part 1:  Nursing Role and Scope (Reflection)

Purpose :

The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student an opportunity to reflect on selected RN-BSN competencies acquired through the course.  

Organization:

a. Introduction

b. Course Reflection 

c. Conclusion

Include (Mendatory):

1. “Demonstrate skills in using patient care technologies, information systems, and communication devices that support safe nursing practice.

2. Use telecommunication technologies to assist in effective communication in a variety of healthcare settings.

3. Apply safeguards and decision-making support tools embedded in patient care technologies and information systems to support a safe practice environment for both patients and healthcare workers.

4. Understand the use of CIS systems to document interventions related to achieving nurse sensitive outcomes.

5. Use standardized terminology in a care environment that reflects nursing’s unique contribution to patient outcomes.

6. Evaluate data from all relevant sources, including technology, to inform the delivery of care.

7. Recognize the role of information technology in improving patient care outcomes and creating a safe care environment.

Part 2:   Physical Assessment in Health Care  (Reflection)

Purpose :

 The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student an opportunity to reflect on selected RN-BSN competencies acquired through the course.  

Organization:

a. Introduction

b. Course Reflection 

c. Conclusion

Include (Mendatory):

 1. “Conduct comprehensive and focused physical, behavioral, psychological, spiritual, socioeconomic, and environmental assessments of health and illness parameters in patients, using developmentally and culturally appropriate approaches. 

2. Recognize the relationship of genetics and genomics to health, prevention, screening, diagnostics, prognostics, selection of treatment, and monitoring of treatment effectiveness, using a constructed pedigree from collected family history information as well as standardized symbols and terminology. 

 3. Implement holistic, patient centered care that reflects an understanding of human growth and development, pathophysiology, pharmacology, medical management, and nursing management across the health illness continuum, across the lifespan, and in all healthcare settings. 

4. Communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team, including the patient and the patient’s support network. 

5. Deliver compassionate, patient centered, evidence-based care that respects patient and family preferences. 

6. Implement patient and family care around resolution of end of life and palliative care issues, such as symptom management, support of rituals, and respect for patient and family preferences. 

7. Provide appropriate patient teaching that reflects developmental stage, age, culture, spirituality, patient preferences, and health literacy considerations to foster patient engagement in their care. 

Part 3:   Crisis Intervention   (Reflection)

Purpose :

The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student an opportunity to reflect on selected RN-MSN competencies acquired through thecourse.  

Organization:

a. Introduction

b. Course Reflection 

c. Conclusion

Include (Mendatory):

1. “Integrate theories and concepts from liberal education into nursing practice.

2. Synthesize theories and concepts from liberal education to build an understanding of the human experience. 

3. Use skills of inquiry, analysis, and information literacy to address practice issues.

4. Use written, verbal, non­verbal, and emerging technology methods to communicate effectively.

5. Apply knowledge of social and cultural factors to the care of diverse populations.

6. Engage in ethical reasoning and actions to provide leadership in promoting advocacy, collaboration, and social justice as a socially responsible citizen.

7. Integrate the knowledge and methods of a variety of disciplines to inform decision making.

1) Minimum 9 full pages (Follow the 3 x 3 rule: minimum three paragraphs per part)  Can  write in the first person 

              Part 1: Minimum 3 pages

              Part 2: minimum 3 pages

              Part 3: minimum 3 pages

Submit 1 document per part

2)¨******APA norms

          All paragraphs must be narrative and cited in the text- each paragraphs

          Bulleted responses are not accepted

          Can write in the first person 

          Dont copy and pase the questions.

          Answer the question objectively, do not make introductions to your answers, answer it when you start the paragraph

    Submit 1 document per part

3)****************************** It will be verified by Turnitin (Identify the percentage of exact match of writing with any other resource on the internet and academic sources, including universities and data banks) 

********************************It will be verified by SafeAssign (Identify the percentage of similarity of writing with any other resource on the internet and academic sources, including universities and data banks)

4) Minimum 4 references per part not older than 5 years

5) Identify your answer with the numbers, according to the question. Start your answer on the same line, not the next

Example:

Q 1. Nursing is XXXXX

Q 2. Health is XXXX

6) You must name the files according to the part you are answering: 

Example:

Part 1.doc 

Part 2.doc 

__________________________________________________________________________________

Part 1:  Nursing Role and Scope (Reflection)

Purpose :

The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student an opportunity to reflect on selected RN-BSN competencies acquired through the course.  

Organization:

a. Introduction

b. Course Reflection 

c. Conclusion

Include (Mendatory):

1. “Demonstrate skills in using patient care technologies, information systems, and communication devices that support safe nursing practice.

2. Use telecommunication technologies to assist in effective communication in a variety of healthcare settings.

3. Apply safeguards and decision-making support tools embedded in patient care technologies and information systems to support a safe practice environment for both patients and healthcare workers.

4. Understand the use of CIS systems to document interventions related to achieving nurse sensitive outcomes.

5. Use standardized terminology in a care environment that reflects nursing’s unique contribution to patient outcomes.

6. Evaluate data from all relevant sources, including technology, to inform the delivery of care.

7. Recognize the role of information technology in improving patient care outcomes and creating a safe care environment.

Part 2:   Physical Assessment in Health Care  (Reflection)

Purpose :

 The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student an opportunity to reflect on selected RN-BSN competencies acquired through the course.  

Organization:

a. Introduction

b. Course Reflection 

c. Conclusion

Include (Mendatory):

 1. “Conduct comprehensive and focused physical, behavioral, psychological, spiritual, socioeconomic, and environmental assessments of health and illness parameters in patients, using developmentally and culturally appropriate approaches. 

2. Recognize the relationship of genetics and genomics to health, prevention, screening, diagnostics, prognostics, selection of treatment, and monitoring of treatment effectiveness, using a constructed pedigree from collected family history information as well as standardized symbols and terminology. 

 3. Implement holistic, patient centered care that reflects an understanding of human growth and development, pathophysiology, pharmacology, medical management, and nursing management across the health illness continuum, across the lifespan, and in all healthcare settings. 

4. Communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team, including the patient and the patient’s support network. 

5. Deliver compassionate, patient centered, evidence-based care that respects patient and family preferences. 

6. Implement patient and family care around resolution of end of life and palliative care issues, such as symptom management, support of rituals, and respect for patient and family preferences. 

7. Provide appropriate patient teaching that reflects developmental stage, age, culture, spirituality, patient preferences, and health literacy considerations to foster patient engagement in their care. 

Part 3:   Crisis Intervention   (Reflection)

Purpose :

The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student an opportunity to reflect on selected RN-MSN competencies acquired through thecourse.  

Organization:

a. Introduction

b. Course Reflection 

c. Conclusion

Include (Mendatory):

1. “Integrate theories and concepts from liberal education into nursing practice.

2. Synthesize theories and concepts from liberal education to build an understanding of the human experience. 

3. Use skills of inquiry, analysis, and information literacy to address practice issues.

4. Use written, verbal, non­verbal, and emerging technology methods to communicate effectively.

5. Apply knowledge of social and cultural factors to the care of diverse populations.

6. Engage in ethical reasoning and actions to provide leadership in promoting advocacy, collaboration, and social justice as a socially responsible citizen.

7. Integrate the knowledge and methods of a variety of disciplines to inform decision making.

In a 4- to 5-page project proposal written to the leadership of your healthcare organization, propose a nursing informatics project for your organization that you advocate to improve patient outcomes or patient-care efficiency. Your project proposal should include the following:

• Describe the project you propose.
• Identify the stakeholders impacted by this project.
• Explain the patient outcome(s) or patient-care efficiencies this project is aimed at improving and explain how this improvement would occur. Be specific and provide examples.
• Identify the technologies required to implement this project and explain why.
• Identify the project team (by roles) and explain how you would incorporate the nurse informaticist in the project team.
• Use APA format and include a title page and reference page.
• Use the Safe Assign Drafts to check your match percentage before submitting your work.