Module 1: What Is Informatics? (Weeks 1-2) Learning Objectives Students will: Analyze how data collection and access can be used to derive knowledge in a healthcare setting Analyze the role of the nurse leader in using clinical reasoning and judgement in the formation of knowledge Explain the role of the nurse as a knowledge worker…

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…

Physical Environment & Recreation A community assessment begins with a basic windshield survey where each community subsystem is explored. This tour is focused on helping one to identify characteristics of the physical environment and those which may can impact health. Recreation can impact the physical, social, and mental health of individuals and their communities. You…

Emergency Response Planning Emergency response planning is the organization, coordination, and direction of available resources to respond to an event or bring and an emergency under control. Select one of the scenarios below and complete the activity. Earthquake Emergency Response The healthcare team has just been notified that there was an earthquake in the Sentinel…

Politics, Government, & Economics A community assessment begins with a basic windshield survey where each community subsystem is explored. Explore the political, governmental, and economic influences on public health. Learners will develop prevention strategies for a chosen illness/disease using the community health levels of prevention. Meet with Mayor Franklin Hill who will provide additional insights…

Enter Sentinel Town® via the link to begin your virtual experience by taking a tour by car of Sentinel Town®. Since this is your first tour, select the slowest speed and stay in the car the entire time at least once before getting out of the car. As you take the tour, write down your…

Communication & Education A community assessment begins with a basic windshield survey where each community subsystem is explored. Explore how communication and education can influence the health of a population. Examine how communication and educational systems can be used to promote and support health. Meet with Mayor Franklin Hill who will provide additional insights into…

Basic Windshield Survey- complete first You will enter Sentinel City® via the link to begin your virtual experience by taking a bus tour of Sentinel City®. Since this is your first tour, please select the slowest speed and stay on the bus the entire time at least once before getting off the bus. As you…

Access and review the Manansingh, Tatum, & Elsa-Sofia Morote (2019) full-text discussion article, which is available by accessing ProQuest Central through the American Sentinel University Library.   When critically reviewing the methods used in the discussion article, focus your response on the following:   Determining the goal of the analysis as it relates to the…

For your discussion this week, present a description of your proposed sample population and an interpretation of either 1) a power analysis you performed for your proposed study if you are using inferential statistics (exploratory/comparative) or 2) a sample size estimation if you are using a descriptive survey study. Include information on the purpose of…