NR 599 Nursing Informatics for Advanced
Practice
Week 5 Discussion:
Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSSs)
Chamberlain University
1. This week we learned about the potential benefits and drawbacks to
clinical decision support systems (CDSSs). Create a “Pros” versus
“Cons” table with a column for “Pro” and a separate column for “Con”.
Include at least 3 items for each column. Next to each item, provide a
brief rationale as to why you included it on the respective list.
2. The primary goal of a CDSS is to leverage data and the scientific
evidence to help guide appropriate decision making. CDSSs directly
assist the clinician in making decisions about specific patients. For this
discussion thread post, you are to assume your future role as an APN
and create a clinical patient and scenario to illustrate an exemplary
depiction of how a CDSS might influence your decision. This post is an
opportunity for you to be innovative, so have fun!
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Practice
Week 5 Discussion:
Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSSs)
Chamberlain University
1. This week we learned about the potential benefits and drawbacks to
clinical decision support systems (CDSSs). Create a “Pros” versus
“Cons” table with a column for “Pro” and a separate column for “Con”.
Include at least 3 items for each column. Next to each item, provide a
brief rationale as to why you included it on the respective list.
2. The primary goal of a CDSS is to leverage data and the scientific
evidence to help guide appropriate decision making. CDSSs directly
assist the clinician in making decisions about specific patients. For this
discussion thread post, you are to assume your future role as an APN
and create a clinical patient and scenario to illustrate an exemplary
depiction of how a CDSS might influence your decision. This post is an
opportunity for you to be innovative, so have fun!
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