The process of obtaining information or data and its utilization long method of solving problems

The process of obtaining information or data and its utilization long method of solving problems.  As such nursing informatics has been identified as a specialty in nursing and science (Dee McGonigle, 2018, p.7) The use of technology is found in every aspect of human existence. The field of nursing according to McGonigle and Mastrian states that “nursing is an information-intensive profession” (2018). This implies that the nursing field has a lot to do with data collection and gathering of data is still relevant to today’s nursing world and in the healthcare profession as a whole.

In my current practice as a registered in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) data collection and use of technology is very essential in our daily practice. The newborn screening is required by the state of New Jersey that all newborn babies are required to do a bloodspot screening within 48 hours of birth against 59 childhood disorders which could cause lifelong disabilities in children. Early dictation and coordination with primary care providers and other specialties make it easy for the prevention and treatment of these disorders. More than 110,000 newborn screening test is done yearly in NJ. In my primary place of work as a newborn screening champion nurse in the unit. Coordination with both parents, outpatients, inpatients, and specialties are done perfecting through information and data. This enables us to reach out to parents once information are obtained from the state department of health, arrange for follow up treatment and prevention of the outcome of those disorders.

According to Nagle, Sermeus & Junger in their 2017 article says that the health care industries knowledge bank is evolving as such informatics is part of the growth in the health care industry. The fact that data collection and processing takes months to complete, this implies that most information obtained will be out of date. Therefore the relevance of the role of informatics can never be overemphasized. Nursing informatics will continue to evolve and adapt to nursing needs. (Nagle et al 2017). As a graduate practitioner, I am looking forward to being a part of this evolving process in my career pathway as it helps in improving the future of nursing as a profession.

References

McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2018). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge.

Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Nagle, J., Sermeus, W., & Junger, A. (2017). Evolving Role of the Nursing Informatics

Specialist. Retrieved from

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Newborn Screening. Retrieved from nj.gov/health