You have been reflecting on changes you have undergone since beginning this program in each of your Journal entries in this course. Now you will synthesize those reflections, plus any other insights into a paper articulating your RN to BSN educational journey. You will use your module Journal entries as well as examples from other RN BSN courses to construct the Synthesis paper.ObjectivesSynthesis Paper in a reflective activity comprised of your experience in the RN BSN program.You will address your experiences before the RN BSN program, you as a lifelong learner, you in the continuum of novice to expert in the professional nursing role, an account of your role transition to a professional nurse, and an evaluation of the program.The Synthesis Paper will reflect your understanding and use of APA format and scholarly writing.The following rubric will be used to grade the Synthesis Paper. The paper has 6 sections:IntroductionBefore RN-BSN ProgramLifelong LearningNovice to ExpertSynthesis of Role Transition to Professional NursingEvaluationThe paper must have title page, reference page, plus no more than 4 pages that address the 6 sections of the paper outlined in the grading rubric.So with the title page, 4 pages for the body of the paper, and the reference page, the Synthesis Paper must not be more than 6 total pages using 12-point Times Roman font.The first 2 grading criteria noted in the rubric below apply to all sections of the paper. APA format, scholarly writing, grammar and spelling are graded in each section. Use Spell Check and Grammar Check!In-text citations are required to support each section when you discuss the RN BSN courses or the program. Points will be deducted if this information is not detailed and referenced in the document and on the reference page. References need to be evidence-based if you choose to reference literature instead of information in RN BSN courses.Title page, Reference   page, APA format 6th Edition, and Scholarly writing.(10 Points)Each section must   be 3-4   well constructed, grammatically correct sentences supported with in-text citation (current literature) as   required. Includes title and reference page. All sections included.(10   Points)Grammar and Spelling (5 Points)Error-free grammar and spelling(5 Points)Introduction(5 points)Addresses   all these questions:When   did you start the RN BSN program? Did you take 1 course at a time, or 2 or   more at a time? Did you take classes   each start date? If not, why?(5 Points)Before RN-BSN Program   (5 Points)Narrative   includes at least   two specific examples of   change in behaviors, attitudes, and/or practices as a result of RN-BSN program(5   Points)Before RN-BSN ProgramReference (5 Points)Includes at least one specific reference to RN-   BSN courses or one reference to   specific   evidence-based research article(s)(5   Points)Lifelong   Learning(10 Points)Narrative   includes in depth discussion and highlights new learning about self and describes attitudes, characteristics,   and actions as a lifelong learner(10   Points)Lifelong   Learning Examples (5   Points)Includes   at least two specific examples of change in behaviors, attitudes, and/or practices   as a result of RN-BSN program(5   Points)Lifelong   Learning Reference (5   Points)Includes   at least one specific reference to RN- BSN courses or one reference to   specific evidence-based research article(s)(5   Points)Novice to   Expert(10  Points)Narrative   includes detailed description of  steps   taken toward becoming an expert/professional, including interest and actions toward   a specific focus area of nursing(10   Points)Novice to Expert-   Examples(   5 Points)Includes   at least two specific examples of change in behaviors, attitudes, and practices   as a result of RN-BSN program(5    Points)Novice to   Expert- References (5 Points)Includes   at least one specific reference to RN- BSN courses or one reference to   specific evidence-based research article(s)(   5 Points)Synthesis of Role   Transition(10 points)Narrative   synthesizes changes in personal nursing philosophy and image of the role of   nursing(10   Points)Synthesis of   Role TransitionExamples (5   points)Includes   at least two specific examples of change in behaviors, attitudes, and/or practices   as a result of RN-BSN program(5   Points)Synthesis of   Role TransitionReferences ( 5 Points)Includes   at least one specific reference   to RN- BSN courses and one reference to   specific   evidence-based research article(s). Must include a reference addressing   Nursing Theory.(5   Points)Evaluation(10 points)Narrative   that addresses:1   aspect of the program that worked for you; 1 suggestion for program   improvement; 1 aspect of the program you would not want to see changed; and,   would you recommend the program to others and why.(10   Points)

PurposeThe self-assessment is completed using the TIGER-based Assessment of Nursing Informatics Competencies (TANIC) tool. TIGER refers to the Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform Initiative which identified a list of the minimum informatics competencies for all nurses and students graduating from pre- and post-licensure programs. The graded self-evaluation of your informatics competencies is required in order to increase one’s own understanding of competencies in nursing informatics which will enable the planning of strategies to enhance knowledge and skills.Activity Learning OutcomesThrough this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to:Apply knowledge of nursing informatics and non-nursing science (CO 1 and 2)Assess nursing informatics competencies (CO2)Evaluate progress in enhancing nursing informatics competencies (CO4)Foster professional and personal development with planning strategies to enhance these competencies (CO4)Examine ethical decision making in relation to these competencies (CO3)Requirements:In order to prepare for this assignment, read the lessons as well as the assigned readings BEFORE attempting the self-assessment.Please use the following hyperlink to access and complete the survey:Week 7 Post-TANIC Self-Assessment Survey(Links to an external site.)FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY WILL RESULT IN A GRADE OF ZERO (0) FOR THE ASSIGNMENT.After completing the survey, navigate to the Week 7 Module in Canvas and respond to EACH of the questions for your Reflection Post .The Reflection Posts DOES NOT require cross-posting to a peer or faculty .Scholarly Sources: Only scholarly sources are acceptable for citation and reference in this course. These include peer-reviewed publications, government reports, or sources written by a professional or scholar in the field. The textbooks and lessons are NOT considered to be outside scholarly sources. For the threaded discussions and reflection posts, reputable internet sources such as websites by government agencies (URL ends in .gov) and respected organizations (often ends in .org) can be counted as scholarly sources. The best outside scholarly source to use is a peer-reviewed nursing journal. You are encouraged to use the Chamberlain library and search one of the available databases for a peer-reviewed journal article. The following sources should not be used: Wikipedia, Wikis, or blogs. These websites are not considered scholarly as anyone can add to these. Please be aware that .com websites can vary in scholarship and quality. For example, the American Heart Association is a .com site with scholarship and quality. It is the responsibility of the student to determine the scholarship and quality of any .com site. Ask your instructor before using any site if you are unsure. Points will be deducted from the rubric if the site does not demonstrate scholarship or quality. Current outside scholarly sources must be published with the last 5 years. Instructor permission must be obtained BEFORE the assignment is due if using a source that is older than 5 years.ATTENTION: Students will not receive results following completion of this survey. For the reflection questions, please recall how you rated your proficiency/competency with the skills on the survey.*IMPORTANT* Upon completing the TANIC self-assessment survey, please TAKE A SCREENSHOT of the last page of the survey using a program such as Snipping Tool and save as a PDF or JPG and for your records. If you are unable to take a screenshot, please inform your faculty.Reflection Questions:Reflect and respond to EACH of the following questions.Regarding the Post-TANIC Self-Assessment for this week, how does your competency level compare to the Week 2 Self-Assessment?Which two competencies do you think may benefit you in your future role as an APN and why?As discussed in the lesson this week, healthcare providers must be competent in informatics in order to make ethical decisions about informatics technologies and patients’ intimate healthcare data and information. To the extent that information technology is reshaping healthcare practices or promises to improve patient care, healthcare professionals must possess certain competencies which will assist with consistency and quality. Which two competencies did you achieve in this course? Explain.

Realtors rely on detailed property appraisals—conducted using appraisal tools—to assign market values to houses and other properties. These values are then presented to buyers and sellers to set prices and initiate offers.Research appraisal is not that different. The critical appraisal process utilizes formal appraisal tools to assess the results of research to determine value to the context at hand. Evidence-based practitioners often present these findings to make the case for specific courses of action.In this Assignment, you will use an appraisal tool to conduct a critical appraisal of published research. You will then present the results of your efforts.To Prepare:Reflect on the four peer-reviewed articles you selected in Module 2 and the four systematic reviews (or other filtered high-level evidence) you selected in Module 3.Reflect on the four peer-reviewed articles you selected in Module 2 and analyzed in Module 3.Review and download the Critical Appraisal Tool Worksheet Template provided in the Resources.The Assignment (Evidence-Based Project)Part 3A: Critical Appraisal of ResearchConduct a critical appraisal of the four peer-reviewed articles you selected by completing the Evaluation Table within the Critical Appraisal Tool Worksheet Template. Choose a total of four peer-reviewed articles that you selected related to your clinical topic of interest in Module 2 and Module 3.Note: You can choose any combination of articles from Modules 2 and 3 for your Critical Appraisal. For example, you may choose two unfiltered research articles from Module 2 and two filtered research articles (systematic reviews) from Module 3 or one article from Module 2 and three articles from Module 3. You can choose any combination of articles from the prior Module Assignments as long as both modules and types of studies are represented.Part 3B: Critical Appraisal of ResearchBased on your appraisal, in a 1-2-page critical appraisal, suggest a best practice that emerges from the research you reviewed. Briefly explain the best practice, justifying your proposal with APA citations of the research.

These are discussion threads 2 paragraphs each. My practice is medical/surgical/observation unit. Below is the questions and where to get the information. Scholarly article 6-8 years old. Thank you.Discussion 1 In one of the reading assignments this week you reviewed advance nurse practitioner (APN) roles and the application of project management concepts, one of the major elements of NI, but new to most nurses. Does this have an application to your practice? Why or why not?Sipes, C. (2016). Project management for the advanced practice nurse, Springer.•   Chapter 1: Basic Project Management for Advance Practice Nurses and Health Care Professionals; Examples of APN Projects/Roles. pp. 4-11•   Chapter 1: Basic Project Management for Advance Practice Nurses and Health Care Professionals; Project Management: Why do we need it? Pp. 12•   Chapter 2: Advanced practice nurse role description and application of project management concepts; Chapter 2, pp 16-24Website Exploration:Visit the following site http://www.fiercehealthit.com/ (explore healthcare technology news on CPOE, EMRs, E-prescribing, HIE, PHRs, HIT stimulus, and other health IT news)Discussion 2 A new concept for some organizations is to allow nurses to bring in their own devices known as bring your own devices (BYOD) to use at work. What are some of the security issues you might encounter if this were allowed? How would you address these issues?

Part 1 uses your PICOT question- Please use the Evidence-Based Practice Guideline-Searchable Clinical Questions Form to complete this part of the assignment. You can find the form under the Course Resources Tab.1.) You need to have a strong PICO(T) question in order for the search to make sense. If you are struggling with this please don’t hesitate to email me and send me your question with the PICO(T) breakdown so I can help you with this. Send it early in the week so you have enough time to get my response and do the search. I will comment on everyone’s PICOT in the discussion and make recommendations. Submit early!2.) When searching you want to make sure you take good notes and write them in the comments side.3.) The goal is to get between 10 and 15 articles. If you are not within this number keep searching until you have demonstrated it is not likely to reach this goal. Please provide as a rationale when you are not achieving the goal number of articles in your PICOT assignment.4.) Not only will you be searching individual key terms (your PICO terms) and then combining them, but you will use search limits as well to narrow your search.You have an example in the Rubric for this assignment. I strongly suggest you look at it and make sure you read the Rubric. This is how I will score your submitted assignment. This part of the assignment is a total of 100 points.Please contact me early on in the week for any issues.Part 2 of your assignment is the Annotated Bibliography (100 points)1. From the articles you found during your database searches, choose 4 scholarly peer reviewed articles that would help provide an answer or provide insight to your clinical research question and write them in an annotated bibliography format. There is an example provided for you under the Course Resource Tab.2. The paper must be in APA  6th ed format. You will submit the  paper into the Dropbox for a Turn it in Review.