NR 361 Week 2 Check-In Direct Care Project Part 1

Name

Chamberlain University

NR-361: RN Information Systems in Healthcare

Prof. Name

Date

Question 1

I have thoroughly reviewed the instructions, templates, and rubrics pertaining to the four components of the Direct Care Project.

Question 2

For the Direct Care Project, I have identified a target population of registered nurses (RNs) working in a clinical setting who are not aware of how certification can enhance patient outcomes and leadership skills. The chosen target population comprises emergency room registered nurses. Specifically, I have identified two RNs in the emergency department who were unaware of the advantages associated with obtaining Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification.

Question 3

In relation to the selected target population, the appropriate clinical certification is the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN). This certification is awarded to nurses who can demonstrate their proficiency and knowledge in emergency nursing. To achieve this certification, nurses must exhibit the necessary skills to manage critical patients, perform triage effectively, and evaluate emergency situations competently.

Question 4

Regarding the completion status of the Direct Care Part 1: Assessment and Diagnosis assignment, I have not yet begun this section of the Direct Care Project. The areas I need to address include writing the problem diagnosis, discussing how certification can influence leadership skills in the chosen setting, analyzing how certified nurses can enhance patient outcomes in the selected environment, summarizing the findings of a relevant article, locating a peer-reviewed scholarly nursing journal article that connects patient outcomes, certification, and leadership skills, and researching the selected clinical certification.

Question 5

In the text box, I would like to inquire about any uncertainties I have concerning the Direct Care Project Part 1: Assessment and Diagnosis assignment. I anticipate a response from my faculty by Friday at 11:59 p.m. MT through the comment section in Grades. Initially, I felt overwhelmed by the project; however, after reviewing the requirements and some pertinent literature, I am now confident in my ability to fulfill the project’s expectations.

References

American Nurses Credentialing Center. (n.d.). Certification. Retrieved from www.nursingworld.org

Cohen, R. (2020). The impact of certification on nursing leadership and patient outcomes. Journal of Nursing Administration, 50(7-8), 415-420. doi:10.1097/NNA.0000000000000910

NR 361 Week 2 Check-In Direct Care Project Part 1

Hannans, J. (2019). Emergency nursing certification: Improving outcomes. Journal of Emergency Nursing, 45(4), 423-427. doi:10.1016/j.jen.2018.11.006

National Council of State Boards of Nursing. (2021). Certification in nursing: An overview. Retrieved from www.ncsbn.org