The Role of the RN/APRN in Policy Evaluation/ The Inclusion of Nurses in the Systems Development Life Cycle

1. Post an explanation of at least two opportunities that currently exist for RNs and APRNs to actively participate inpolicy review. Explain some of the challenges that these opportunities may present and describe how you might overcome these challenges. Finally, recommend two strategies you might make to better advocate for or communicate the existence of these opportunities. Be specific and provide examples.2. Post a description of what you believe to be the consequences of a healthcare organization not involving nurses in each stage of the  Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) when purchasing and implementing a new health information technology system. Provide specific examples of potential issues at each stage of the SDLC and explain how the inclusion of nurses may help address these issues. Then, explain whether you had any input in the selection and planning of new health information technology systems in your nursing practice or healthcare organization and explain potential impacts of being included or not in the decision-making process. Be specific and provide examples.

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