NR 451 Week 7 Discussion

NR 451 Week 7 Discussion

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Chamberlain University

NR-451: RN Capstone Course

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NR 451 Week 7 Discussion

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Informatics and Surveillance website offers a wide range of resources that nurses can innovatively incorporate into care delivery. Among these resources is the CDC WONDER (Wide-ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research) site, which provides vital health information that can be utilized in nursing practice. For example, one of the key resources available on the site is data on diabetes prevention and management. Diabetes is a critical public health issue, with 34.2 million individuals in the United States affected (10.5% of the population). Of these, 26.9 million are diagnosed, while 7.3 million remain undiagnosed (CDC, 2020). This highlights an urgent need for nurse-led education and intervention. Nurses can play a pivotal role in patient education, focusing on lifestyle modifications such as diet, exercise, and adherence to prescribed medication regimens. They can also guide pre-diabetic patients on preventive measures and recognize early warning signs of diabetes.

Telehealth offers nurses an innovative way to leverage the resources available on the CDC WONDER site. During the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth has emerged as a safe and effective tool to provide care to high-risk populations, such as patients with diabetes. By utilizing telehealth, nurses can educate patients on disease management while ensuring they remain safely at home. Telehealth also addresses patient concerns in real-time, reduces travel burdens, and provides timely interventions. According to Paterson et al. (2020), telehealth facilitates communication between patients and healthcare providers, allowing for better management of side effects and adjustments to treatment plans.

Innovation is an essential aspect of modern nursing practice. As noted in this week’s lesson, innovation drives the achievement of healthcare goals and the delivery of optimal patient care (Chamberlain College of Nursing, 2020). The CDC WONDER site exemplifies innovation by offering easy access to updated health information. This accessibility empowers both nurses and patients to make informed decisions. An example of nursing innovation involves the use of an electronic translator to enhance communication with non-English-speaking patients. By integrating technology, such as iPads with translation software, nurses can effectively meet patients’ needs and foster stronger nurse-patient relationships. Innovations like these demonstrate the crucial role of technology in modern healthcare.

NR 451 Week 7 Discussion

References

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020). CDC WONDER. Retrieved February 16, 2021, from https://wonder.cdc.gov/WelcomeT.html

Chamberlain College of Nursing. (2020). NR451 RN capstone: Week 7 lesson. Downers Grove, IL: Online Publication.

NR 451 Week 7 Discussion

Paterson, C., Bacon, R., Dwyer, R., Morrison, K. S., Toohey, K., O’Dea, A., Slade, J., Mortazavi, R., Roberts, C., Pranavan, G., Cooney, C., Nahon, I., & Hayes, S. C. (2020). The role of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic across the interdisciplinary cancer team: Implications for practice. Seminars in Oncology Nursing, 36(6). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soncn.2020.151090