THE NURSE LEADER AS KNOWLEDGE WORKER
The term “knowledge worker” was first coined by management consultant and author Peter Drucker in his book, The Landmarks of Tomorrow (1959). Drucker defined knowledge workers as high-level workers who apply theoretical and analytical knowledge, acquired through formal training, to develop products and services. Does this sound familiar?
Nurses are very much knowledge workers. What has changed since Drucker’s time are the ways that knowledge can be acquired. The volume of data that can now be generated and the tools used to access this data have evolved significantly in recent years and helped healthcare professionals (among many others) to assume the role of knowledge worker in new and powerful ways.
In this Assignment, you will consider the evolving role of the nurse leader and how this evolution has led nurse leaders to assume the role of knowledge worker. You will prepare a PowerPoint presentation with an infographic (graphic that visually represents information, data, or knowledge. Infographics are intended to present information quickly and clearly.) to educate others on the role of nurse as knowledge worker.
Reference: Drucker, P. (1959). The landmarks of tomorrow. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES
To Prepare:
· Review the concepts of informatics as presented in the Resources.
· Reflect on the role of a nurse leader as a knowledge worker.
· Consider how knowledge may be informed by data that is collected/accessed.
The Assignment:
· Explain the concept of a knowledge worker.
· Define and explain nursing informatics and highlight the role of a nurse leader as a knowledge worker.
· Include one slide that visually represents the role of a nurse leader as knowledge worker.
· Your PowerPoint should Include the hypothetical scenario you originally shared in the Discussion Forum. Include your examination of the data that you could use, how the data might be accessed/collected, and what knowledge might be derived from that data. Be sure to incorporate feedback received from your colleagues’ responses.
LEARNING RESOURCES
Required Readings
· McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2022). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge (5th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
· Chapter 1, “Nursing Science and the Foundation of Knowledge” (pp. 7–17)
· Chapter 2, “Introduction to Information, Information Science, and Information Systems” (pp. 21–32)
· Chapter 3, “Computer Science and the Foundation of Knowledge Model” (pp. 35–64)
· Nagle, L., Sermeus, W., & Junger, A. (2017). Evolving Role of the Nursing Informatics SpecialistLinks to an external site. . In J. Murphy, W. Goosen, & P. Weber (Eds.), Forecasting Competencies for Nurses in the Future of Connected Health (212-221). Clifton, VA: IMIA and IOS Press. Retrieved from https://serval.unil.ch/resource/serval:BIB_4A0FEA56B8CB.P001/REF
· Sweeney, J. (2017). Healthcare informaticsLinks to an external site. . Online Journal of Nursing Informatics, 21(1).
· NURS_5051_Module01_Week02_Assignment_Rubric
NURS_5051_Module01_Week02_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDevelop a 5- to 6-slide PowerPoint presentation that addresses the following:· Explain the concept of a knowledge worker.· Define and explain nursing informatics.
25 to >22.0 pts
Excellent
Ably synthesize the literature and course resources to present a clear and accurate explanation of the 2 concepts….The presentation clearly and accurately explains the concept of a knowledge worker….The presentation clearly and accurately defines and explains nursing informatics.
22 to >19.0 pts
Good
Summarize the literature and course resources to present a clear and accurate explanation of the 2 concepts….The presentation explains the concept of a knowledge worker. …The presentation defines and explains nursing informatics.
19 to >17.0 pts
Fair
The presentation is missing one of the concepts or one of the concepts is superficially addressed.
17 to >0 pts
Poor
The presentation is missing two concepts or the concepts are superficially addressed.
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDevelop a graphic visual representation of the role of the nurse leader as a knowledge worker. On the slide, include an explanation of the role.
15 to >13.0 pts
Excellent
The presentation includes a detailed graphic and explanation of the role of the nurse leader as a knowledge worker.
13 to >11.0 pts
Good
The presentation includes a graphic and an adequate explanation of the role of the nurse leader as a knowledge worker.
11 to >10.0 pts
Fair
The presentation includes a graphic, yet the explanation of the role is not addressed or is superficially addressed.
10 to >0 pts
Poor
The presentation is missing a graphic, an explanation of the role, or both the graphic and explanation of the role are missing.
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresent the hypothetical scenario you originally shared in the Discussion Forum. Include your examination of the data you could use, how the data might be accessed/collected, and what knowledge might be derived from the data. Be sure to incorporate feedback received from your colleagues’ replies.
35 to >31.0 pts
Excellent
The presentation clearly and thoroughly includes the hypothetical scenario originally shared in the Discussion Forum, including a detailed and accurate examination of the data used, how the data might be accessed/collected, and the knowledge that could be derived from the data. …The presentation incorporates peer feedback.
31 to >27.0 pts
Good
The presentation includes the hypothetical scenario originally shared in the Discussion Forum, including an accurate examination of the data used, how the data might be accessed/collected, and the knowledge that could be derived from the data. …The presentation incorporates peer feedback.
27 to >24.0 pts
Fair
The presentation includes the hypothetical scenario originally shared in the Discussion Forum; one or two of the criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed.
24 to >0 pts
Poor
The presentation is missing the hypothetical scenario originally shared in the Discussion Forum or three or more of the criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed.
35 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePowerPoint presentation:The presentation is professional; images are appropriately attributed; images are clear. The presentation text is readable. Presentation flows well and is presented in a logical order.
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
The presentation is professional; images are appropriately attributed; images are clear. The presentation text is readable. Presentation flows well and is presented in a logical order.
4 to >3.0 pts
Good
Eighty percent of the presentation is professional; images are appropriately attributed; images are clear. The presentation text is readable. Presentation flows well and is presented in a logical order.
3 to >2.0 pts
Fair
Sixty to seventy nine percent of the presentation follows these guidelines: presentation is professional; images are appropriately attributed; images are clear. The presentation text is readable. Presentation flows well and is presented in a logical order.
2 to >0 pts
Poor
Less than sixty percent of the presentation follows these guidelines: presentation is professional; images are appropriately attributed; images are clear. The presentation text is readable. Presentation flows well and is presented in a logical order.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResources
10 to >8.0 pts
Excellent
Presentation includes: 3 or more peer-reviewed articles and 2 or more course resources.
8 to >7.0 pts
Good
Presentation includes: 2 peer-reviewed articles and 2 course resources.
7 to >6.0 pts
Fair
Presentation includes: 1 peer-reviewed article and 1 course resource.
6 to >0 pts
Poor
Presentation includes: 1 or no resources.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – English writing standards:Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Contains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Contains several (3-4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – APA:The reference list and image attribution list follow correct APA format
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Uses correct APA format with no errors.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Contains a few (1-2) APA format errors.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Contains several (3-4) APA format errors.
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors.
5 pts
Total Points: 100
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