Discussion Board Assignment
Using a minimum of 1 article and 1 textbook reference, research a type of technology used in healthcare.  Describe the role of this technology in healthcare delivery and patient safety/outcomes.  As a nurse leader, discuss the ethical, legal, and safety risks and benefits you will consider when using this technology. (200 word minimum in APA) Then, respond to the post of one peer.  One additional scholarly reference is required.  100-word count minimum for response post using APA.  SLO: Focus on leadership theory and social/legal/ethical/political responsibilities of nursing professionals within the context of health care delivery.  The purpose of these discussions is to learn from one another and research.
Discussion Board Grading Guidelines and Grading Rubric General Guidelines:
There is one (1) discussion board in this course.   The Discussion board will be open for 14 days. Students are to submit their initial post within the first seven (7) days. Initial postings are to be prior to responding to any other student posting.
Peer Response posts will be due on day fourteen (14) of the DB. Please refer to the course calendar for specifics on all due dates.
Students must submit their posting directly into the discussion board composition box. A word document attached to the discussion board as a separate file WILL NOT be graded.
Late postings will not be accepted.
Postings are to follow the guidelines listed below for full credit. Excellent work is expected, and grading will reflect this expectation.
Interactions on the discussion board will remain professional and constructive at all times.  
                                                                                                                          Guidelines for Initial Posts
The initial post must be supported by a minimum of one (1) scholarly reference related to the discussion topic
(This should be an article not included in the course content), in addition to referencing the assigned reading/course materials found in the course content (i.e., supplemental articles, text, etc.).
This scholarly reference should be from a current (less than 5 years old), a peer-reviewed journal from the Sherrod Library online database unless the article chosen is a classic piece of evidence-based writing. American Journal of Public Health, Public Health Nursing, Social Science and Medicine, JAMA, Nursing Research, Research in Nursing