NR 599 Week 3 Discussion: EHRs Benefits and Drawbacks (EHRs)
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.
1. 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.
EHR
PRO’s Rationale
EHR’s can store and manage data and One of the main benefits of EHR’s are their ability to
information in volumes that exceed organize and store endless amount of information
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.
1. 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.
EHR
PRO’s Rationale
EHR’s can store and manage data and One of the main benefits of EHR’s are their ability to
information in volumes that exceed organize and store endless amount of information
