The Role of the Graduate Nurse in the Systems Development Life Cycle
Walden University
NURS 6051: Transforming Nursing and Healthcare Through Technology
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, Introduction
Healthcare organizations rely on technological advancements and innovations as part of
their dedication to providing the best modern treatments (McGonigle & Mastrian, 2017). The
Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) provides leadership with a framework for the design
and implementation of new technologies into everyday practice (Laureate Education, 2018). The
steps required of this concept resonate with the nursing process of assessing, diagnosing,
planning, implementing, evaluating, and revise as necessary (McGonigle & Mastrian, 2017). The
purpose of this paper is to describe the role of a graduate level nurse in the stages on SDLC.
Planning and Requirements
Graduate nurses have much to offer in regard to new and innovative ideas. In this first
stage of SDLC, the addition of a graduate nurse can bring in new ideas from a variety of
environments where they have completed their clinical requirements. Additionally, the inclusion
of graduate nurses in planning will provide them with leadership skills, which they can continue
to build on throughout their careers. Participation and attendance of meetings is crucial to the
understanding of this process and its phases.
Analysis
In the analysis phase, the team will assess how the new system will meet the needs of the
organization and its end users (McGonigle & Mastrian, 2017). Graduate nurses can assist in the
analysis by meeting with stakeholders to learn more about the needs of the organization.
Additionally, by discussing the new system plan with leaders and colleagues throughout various
departments, the graduate nurse can attain a better understanding of how to meet the project’s
goal in a way that is least disruptive to the organizations current practice and culture.
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Walden University
NURS 6051: Transforming Nursing and Healthcare Through Technology
13:55:56 GMT -05:00
, Introduction
Healthcare organizations rely on technological advancements and innovations as part of
their dedication to providing the best modern treatments (McGonigle & Mastrian, 2017). The
Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) provides leadership with a framework for the design
and implementation of new technologies into everyday practice (Laureate Education, 2018). The
steps required of this concept resonate with the nursing process of assessing, diagnosing,
planning, implementing, evaluating, and revise as necessary (McGonigle & Mastrian, 2017). The
purpose of this paper is to describe the role of a graduate level nurse in the stages on SDLC.
Planning and Requirements
Graduate nurses have much to offer in regard to new and innovative ideas. In this first
stage of SDLC, the addition of a graduate nurse can bring in new ideas from a variety of
environments where they have completed their clinical requirements. Additionally, the inclusion
of graduate nurses in planning will provide them with leadership skills, which they can continue
to build on throughout their careers. Participation and attendance of meetings is crucial to the
understanding of this process and its phases.
Analysis
In the analysis phase, the team will assess how the new system will meet the needs of the
organization and its end users (McGonigle & Mastrian, 2017). Graduate nurses can assist in the
analysis by meeting with stakeholders to learn more about the needs of the organization.
Additionally, by discussing the new system plan with leaders and colleagues throughout various
departments, the graduate nurse can attain a better understanding of how to meet the project’s
goal in a way that is least disruptive to the organizations current practice and culture.
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