Title: 5 Ways Big Data is Changing Nursing | Bradley University Online
Headings: Five Ways Big Data is Changing Nursing
Five Ways Big Data is Changing Nursing
Following are five ways in which big data is changing nursing:
1. Documentation
2. Staffing
3. Evidence-based best practices
4. Workflow
5. New roles
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Content: In an article for American Nurse Today, the official journal of the American Nurses Association, Amy L. Garcia, MSN, RN, wrote that nurses should abide by the following documentation guidelines to promote the use of big data: Use evidence-based practices and document according to these standards. Be consistent in documentation and use standardized terminology. Avoid free text when possible. Do not use the phrasing “within defined limits.” Contribute to research done by an organization or association to which you belong. Educate yourself about nursing informatics. 2. Staffing
Ensuring appropriate staffing levels is another area of nursing practice affected by big data. Schedules continually change, and staffing requirements fluctuate with demand based on the number of patients and their needs.