I’m working on a nursing discussion question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

Participation: Engaging in group forums is a bit different from traditional discussion posts. In group forums you engage in dialogue addressing the components in the prompt with the guidance of the facilitator. The key to robust group forums is frequent, quality responses. The facilitator posts within the first 24 hours of the week to start the discussion. To promote thoughtful dialogue, you should respond as soon as able after the facilitator has posted. Review the discussion rubric for further guidelines on grading.

Part 1: Individual

• Describe your organization as a closed or open system. Discuss how thinking differs between the two. Is there a difference in systems thinking in traditional healthcare versus complex adaptive systems?

Part 2: With Your Group

• Systems thinking allows a more holistic perspective on decision making. Share examples of the types of decisions that occur at the unit, department, and organizational levels of the organization. Describe the impact of those decisions vertically, horizontally, and system-wide. Describe the effect of the decisions at the individual system level as well as the impact throughout the organization.