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.
BY DAY 7 OF WEEK 2
Submit your completed Presentation.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
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Rubric
NURS_5051_Module01_Week02_Assignment_Rubric
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NURS_5051_Module01_Week02_Assignment_Rubric
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Criteria
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Ratings
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Pts
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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.
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25 to >22.0 ptsExcellentAbly
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 ptsGoodSummarize
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 ptsFairThe
presentation is missing one of the concepts or one of the concepts is
superficially addressed.
17 to >0 ptsPoorThe
presentation is missing two concepts or the concepts are superficially
addressed.
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25 pts
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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.
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15 to >13.0 ptsExcellentThe
presentation includes a detailed graphic and explanation of the role of the
nurse leader as a knowledge worker.
13 to >11.0 ptsGoodThe
presentation includes a graphic and an adequate explanation of the role of
the nurse leader as a knowledge worker.
11 to >10.0 ptsFairThe
presentation includes a graphic, yet the explanation of the role is not
addressed or is superficially addressed.
10 to >0 ptsPoorThe
presentation is missing a graphic, an explanation of the role, or both the
graphic and explanation of the role are missing.
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15 pts
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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.
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35 to >31.0 ptsExcellentThe
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 ptsGoodThe
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 ptsFairThe
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 ptsPoorThe
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.
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35 pts
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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.
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5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentThe
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 ptsGoodEighty
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 ptsFairSixty
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 ptsPoorLess
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.
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning
OutcomeResources
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10 to >8.0 ptsExcellentPresentation
includes: 3 or more peer-reviewed articles and 2 or more course resources.
8 to >7.0 ptsGoodPresentation
includes: 2 peer-reviewed articles and 2 course resources.
7 to >6.0 ptsFairPresentation
includes: 1 peer-reviewed article and 1 course resource.
6 to >0 ptsPoorPresentation
includes: 1 or no resources.
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10 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning
OutcomeWritten Expression and
Formatting – English writing standards:Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper
punctuation
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5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses
correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.
4 to >3.5 ptsGoodContains
a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairContains
several (3-4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
3 to >0 ptsPoorContains
many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the
reader’s understanding.
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning
OutcomeWritten Expression and
Formatting – APA:The reference list and image attribution list follow correct
APA format
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5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses
correct APA format with no errors.
4 to >3.5 ptsGoodContains
a few (1-2) APA format errors.
3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairContains
several (3-4) APA format errors.
3 to >0 ptsPoorContains
many (≥ 5) APA format errors.
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