Question descriptionDiversity in the Workplace
The focus of this paper is on elements of diversity in the workplace that are important to nursing. You may examine diversity from the aspect of generational, ethnic, demographic, or gender. Also explore the issue of under-representation of minorities in nursing. Consider the impact diversity has had on the field of nursing and providing culturally competent nursing care. Summarize the impact of the various aspects of diversity and of under-represented minorities in the nursing profession. Based on the professional nursing literature explain the importance of diversity in the profession of nursing and on delivering culturally competent nursing care.
Write a 2- to 3 page paper using the following guidelines and evaluation criteria. Use the headings below for each section. Use a minimum of five references from the professional nursing literature in the assigned course readings and other references in the Walden Library. If they are relevant, you may use one or two professional web sites in addition to the literature references.
Begin this paper with a brief paragraph that provides an overview of the assignment and its purpose. The heading for this paragraph is the same as the title of the paper. This will be about 2-3 sentences. The last sentence in this paragraph is a sentence that begins “The purpose of this paper is to ¨. This paragraph is worth 20 points.
Importance of diversity in the workplace – 20 points
Provide an overview of reasons why it is important for nurses to examine the impact of diversity on our profession and on our providing culturally competent nursing care. This is usually one paragraph.
Summary of one aspect of diversity – 20 points
Select one of the following aspects of diversity: generational, ethnic, demographic, or gender. Provide a review of the impact of the aspect you selected on the workplace. Provide specific information related to the aspect you select. This is 2-3 paragraphs.
Under-representation of minorities in nursing – 20 points

Provide a one-paragraph overview of the impact of under-representation of minorities in nursing. Provide specific information about under-representation of minorities rather than general statements.
Influence of diversity on nursing care – 30 points
Discuss your views on how diversity issues, including under-representation of minorities in nursing, impact the nursing profession and nurses’ ability to provide culturally competent nursing care. This is 1-2 paragraphs.
Summary – 20 points
End the paper with a one-paragraph summary of the main points of this paper.
.Use a minimum of five references, Select these articles and others from the professional nursing literature. You may use one or two professional web sites in addition to the literature references
Maier-Lorentz, M. (2008). Transcultural nursing: Its importance in nursing practice. Journal of Cultural Diversity, 15(1), 37–43.
Schim, S., Doorenbos, A., & Borse, N. (2006). Cultural competence among hospice nurses. Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing, 8(5), 302-307.
Kennedy, H., Fisher, L., Fontaine, D., & Martin-Holland, J. (2008). Evaluating diversity in nursing education: A mixed method study. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 19, 363 – 370.
Norman, L., Willis, G., Donelan, K., Williams, M., Buerhaus, P., Ulrich, B. et al. (2005). The older nurse in the workplace: Does age matter? Nursing Economics, 23(6), 282-289.

Question descriptionDiscussion: Nursing Informatics Competencies
Today’s fast-paced health care environment demands nurses to be skilled not only in their clinical practice or specialty area but in the use of technology tools that improve practice and lead to better patient care. Basic and advanced technology competencies are required and expected as technology increasingly touches and changes the job of every nurse. Numerous organizations, including the American Nurses Association (ANA), the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA), and Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), have developed nurse-specific technology competencies. The challenge for nurses is to identify both needs and training opportunities.
In this Discussion, you identify the role informatics plays in your professional responsibilities. You pinpoint personal gaps in skills and knowledge and then develop a plan for self-improvement.
To prepare:
Review Nursing Informatics: Scope and Standards of Practice in this week’s Learning Resources, focusing on the different functional areas it describes. Consider which areas relate to your current nursing responsibilities or to a position you held in the past. For this Discussion, identify one or two of the most relevant functional areas.
Review the list of competencies recommended by the TIGER Initiative. Identify at least one skill in each of the main areas (basic computer competencies, information literacy competencies, and information management competencies) that is pertinent to your functional area(s) and in which you need to strengthen your abilities. Consider how you could improve your skills in these areas and the resources within your organization that might provide training and support.
Post the key functional area(s) of nursing informatics relevant to your current position or to a position you recently held, and briefly describe why this area(s) is relevant. Identify the TIGER competencies you selected as essential to your functional area(s) in which you need improvement. Describe why these competencies are necessary and outline a plan for developing these competencies. Include any resources that are available to you within your organization and the ways you might access those resources. Assess how developing nursing informatics competencies would increase your effectiveness as a nurse.