The Nurse Leader as Knowledge Worker The term “knowledge worker” was first coined by management consultant and author Peter Drucker in his book, The Landmarks of Tomorrow (1959). Drucker defined knowledge workers
The Nurse Leader as Knowledge Worker
The term “knowledge worker” was first coined by management consultant and author Peter Drucker in his book, The Landmarks of Tomorrow (1959). Drucker defined knowledge workers as high-level workers who apply theoretical and analytical knowledge, acquired through formal training, to develop products and services. Does this sound familiar?
Nurses are very much knowledge workers. What has changed since Drucker’s time are the ways that knowledge can be acquired. The volume of data that can now be generated and the tools used to access this data have evolved significantly in recent years and helped healthcare professionals (among many others) to assume the role of knowledge worker in new and powerful ways.
In this Assignment, you will consider the evolving role of the nurse leader and how this evolution has led nurse leaders to assume the role of knowledge worker. You will prepare a PowerPoint presentation with an infographic (graphic that visually represents information, data, or knowledge. Infographics are intended to present information quickly and clearly.) to educate others on the role of nurse as knowledge worker.
Reference: Drucker, P. (1959). The landmarks of tomorrow. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers.
Resources
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
To Prepare:
- Review the concepts of informatics as presented in the Resources.
- Reflect on the role of a nurse leader as a knowledge worker.
- Consider how knowledge may be informed by data that is collected/accessed.
The Assignment:
- Explain the concept of a knowledge worker.
- Define and explain nursing informatics and highlight the role of a nurse leader as a knowledge worker.
- Include one slide that visually represents the role of a nurse leader as knowledge worker.
- Your PowerPoint should Include the hypothetical scenario you originally shared in the Discussion Forum. Include your examination of the data that you could use, how the data might be accessed/collected, and what knowledge might be derived from that data. Be sure to incorporate feedback received from your colleagues’ responses.
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Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDevelop a 5- to 6-slide PowerPoint
presentation that addresses the following:· Explain the concept of a
knowledge worker.· Define and explain nursing informatics. |
25 to >22.0 ptsExcellentAbly synthesize the literature and
course resources to present a clear and accurate explanation of the 2
concepts....The presentation clearly and accurately explains the concept of a
knowledge worker....The presentation clearly and accurately defines and explains
nursing informatics. 22 to >19.0 ptsGoodSummarize the literature and course
resources to present a clear and accurate explanation of the 2
concepts....The presentation explains the concept of a knowledge worker.
...The presentation defines and explains nursing informatics. 19 to >17.0 ptsFairThe presentation is missing one of
the concepts or one of the concepts is superficially addressed. 17 to >0 ptsPoorThe presentation is missing two
concepts or the concepts are superficially addressed. |
25 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDevelop a graphic visual
representation of the role of the nurse leader as a knowledge worker. On the
slide, include an explanation of the role. |
15 to >13.0 ptsExcellentThe presentation includes a detailed
graphic and explanation of the role of the nurse leader as a knowledge
worker. 13 to >11.0 ptsGoodThe presentation includes a graphic
and an adequate explanation of the role of the nurse leader as a knowledge
worker. 11 to >10.0 ptsFairThe presentation includes a graphic,
yet the explanation of the role is not addressed or is superficially
addressed. 10 to >0 ptsPoorThe presentation is missing a
graphic, an explanation of the role, or both the graphic and explanation of
the role are missing. |
15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresent the hypothetical scenario
you originally shared in the Discussion Forum. Include your examination of
the data you could use, how the data might be accessed/collected, and what
knowledge might be derived from the data. Be sure to incorporate feedback
received from your colleagues' replies. |
35 to >31.0 ptsExcellentThe presentation clearly and
thoroughly includes the hypothetical scenario originally shared in the
Discussion Forum, including a detailed and accurate examination of the data
used, how the data might be accessed/collected, and the knowledge that could
be derived from the data. ...The presentation incorporates peer feedback. 31 to >27.0 ptsGoodThe presentation includes the
hypothetical scenario originally shared in the Discussion Forum, including an
accurate examination of the data used, how the data might be
accessed/collected, and the knowledge that could be derived from the data.
...The presentation incorporates peer feedback. 27 to >24.0 ptsFairThe presentation includes the
hypothetical scenario originally shared in the Discussion Forum; one or two
of the criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed. 24 to >0 ptsPoorThe presentation is missing the
hypothetical scenario originally shared in the Discussion Forum or three or
more of the criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed. |
35 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePowerPoint presentation:The
presentation is professional; images are appropriately attributed; images are
clear. The presentation text is readable. Presentation flows well and is
presented in a logical order. |
5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentThe presentation is professional;
images are appropriately attributed; images are clear. The presentation text
is readable. Presentation flows well and is presented in a logical order. 4 to >3.0 ptsGoodEighty percent of the presentation
is professional; images are appropriately attributed; images are clear. The
presentation text is readable. Presentation flows well and is presented in a
logical order. 3 to >2.0 ptsFairSixty to seventy nine percent of the
presentation follows these guidelines: presentation is professional; images
are appropriately attributed; images are clear. The presentation text is
readable. Presentation flows well and is presented in a logical order. 2 to >0 ptsPoorLess than sixty percent of the
presentation follows these guidelines: presentation is professional; images
are appropriately attributed; images are clear. The presentation text is
readable. Presentation flows well and is presented in a logical order. |
5 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResources |
10 to >8.0 ptsExcellentPresentation includes: 3 or more
peer-reviewed articles and 2 or more course resources. 8 to >7.0 ptsGoodPresentation includes: 2
peer-reviewed articles and 2 course resources. 7 to >6.0 ptsFairPresentation includes: 1
peer-reviewed article and 1 course resource. 6 to >0 ptsPoorPresentation includes: 1 or no
resources. |
10 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting -
English writing standards:Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation |
5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct grammar, spelling, and
punctuation with no errors. 4 to >3.5 ptsGoodContains a few (1-2) grammar,
spelling, and punctuation errors. 3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairContains several (3-4) grammar,
spelling, and punctuation errors. 3 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (≥ 5) grammar,
spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s
understanding. |
5 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting –
APA:The reference list and image attribution list follow correct APA format |
5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct APA format with no
errors. 4 to >3.5 ptsGoodContains a few (1-2) APA format
errors. 3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairContains several (3-4) APA format
errors. 3 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (≥ 5) APA format
errors. |
5 pts |
Total Points: 100