Requirements: Post a written response in the discussion forum to EACH threaded discussion topic: As discussed in the lesson and assigned reading for this week, EHRs provide both benefits and drawbacks. Create a “Pros” versus “Cons” table and include at least 3 items for each list. Next to each item, provide a brief rationale as to why you selected to include it on the respective list. Refer to the Stage 3 objectives for Meaningful Use located in this week’s lesson under the heading Meaningful Use and the HITECH Act. Select two objectives to research further. In your own words, provide a brief discussion as to how the objective may impact your role as an APN in clinical practice.   Adhere to the following guidelines regarding quality for the threaded discussions in Canvas: Application of Course Knowledge: Demonstrate the ability to analyze, synthesize, and/or apply principles and concepts learned in the course lesson and outside readings. Scholarliness and Scholarly Sources: Demonstrates achievement of scholarly inquiry for professional and academic decisions using valid, relevant, and reliable outside scholarly source to contribute to the discussion thread.  Writing Mechanics: Grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation are accurate. In-text and reference citations should be formatted using correct APA guidelines. Direct Quotes: Good writing calls for the limited use of direct quotes. Direct quotes in discussions are to be limited to one short quotation (not to exceed 15 words). The quote must add substantively to the discussion. Points will be deducted under the grammar, syntax, APA category.  For each threaded discussion per week, the student will select no less than TWO scholarly sources to support the initial discussion post. Scholarly Sources:  Only scholarly sources are acceptable for citation and reference in this course. These include peer-reviewed publications, government reports, or sources written by a professional or scholar in the field. The textbooks and lessons are NOT considered to be outside scholarly sources. For the threaded discussions and reflection posts, reputable internet sources such as websites by government agencies (URL ends in .gov) and respected organizations (often ends in .org) can be counted as scholarly sources. The best outside scholarly source to use is a peer-reviewed nursing journal.  You are encouraged to use the Chamberlain library and search one of the available databases for a peer-reviewed journal article.  The following sources should not be used: Wikipedia, Wikis, or blogs.  These websites are not considered scholarly as anyone can add to these. Please be aware that .com websites can vary in scholarship and quality.  For example, the American Heart Association is a .com site with scholarship and quality.  It is the responsibility of the student to determine the scholarship and quality of any .com site.  Ask your instructor before using any site if you are unsure. Points will be .

1. Requirements:
Post a written response in the discussion forum to EACH
threaded discussion topic:
As discussed in the lesson and assigned reading for this week,
EHRs provide both benefits and drawbacks. Create a “Pros”
versus “Cons” table and include at least 3 items for each list.
Next to each item, provide a brief rationale as to why you
selected to include it on the respective list.
Refer to the Stage 3 objectives for Meaningful Use located in
this week’s lesson under the heading Meaningful Use and the
HITECH Act. Select two objectives to research further. In your
own words, provide a brief discussion as to how the objective
may impact your role as an APN in clinical practice.
Adhere to the following
guidelines
regarding quality for the threaded discussions in Canvas:
Application of Course Knowledge: Demonstrate the ability to
analyze, synthesize, and/or apply principles and concepts
learned in the course lesson and outside readings.
Scholarliness and Scholarly Sources: Demonstrates achievement
of scholarly inquiry for professional and academic decisions
using valid, relevant, and reliable outside scholarly source to
contribute to the discussion thread.

2. Writing Mechanics: Grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation
are accurate. In-text and reference citations should be formatted
using correct APA guidelines.
Direct Quotes: Good writing calls for the limited use of direct
quotes. Direct quotes in discussions are to be limited to one
short quotation (not to exceed 15 words). The quote must add
substantively to the discussion. Points will be deducted under
the grammar, syntax, APA category.
For each threaded discussion per week, the student will select
no less than
TWO
scholarly sources
to support the initial discussion post.
Scholarly Sources:
Only scholarly sources are acceptable for citation and reference
in this course. These include peer-reviewed publications,
government reports, or sources written by a professional or
scholar in the field. The textbooks and lessons are
NOT
considered to be outside scholarly sources. For the threaded
discussions and reflection posts, reputable internet sources such
as websites by government agencies (URL ends in .gov) and
respected organizations (often ends in .org) can be counted as
scholarly sources. The best outside scholarly source to use is a
peer-reviewed nursing journal. You are encouraged to use the
Chamberlain library and search one of the
available databases for a peer-reviewed journal article. The
following sources should not be used: Wikipedia, Wikis, or
blogs. These websites are not considered scholarly as anyone
can add to these. Please be aware that .com websites can vary in
scholarship and quality. For example, the American Heart

3. Association is a .com site with scholarship and quality. It is the
responsibility of the student to determine the scholarship and
quality of any .com site. Ask your instructor before using any
site if you are unsure. Points will be deducted from the rubric if
the site does not demonstrate scholarship or quality. Current
outside scholarly sources must be published with the last 5
years. Instructor permission must be obtained BEFORE the
assignment is due if using a source that is older than 5 years.