Submission Type: Written reflection and analysis with appendix Details: Details: This week's assignment involves a critical examination and reflection on existing federal health data sets. As Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs), the ability to analyze and interpret data is essential for informed decision-making in healthcare settings. This exercise will focus on understanding data trends, the implications of these trends on public health, and the ability to articulate insights based on data interpretation. You will select an existing health-related data set from a federal database and critically analyze the data. Your analysis should include a reflection on the significance of the data trends, potential impacts on healthcare practice, and the broader implications for population health. Dataset Selection: Choose a health-related dataset from a federal database. Recommended sources include: HealthData.gov https://www.healthdata.gov/ Links to an external site. or CDC Data & Statistics https://data.cdc.gov/ Links to an external site. Data Analysis: Examine the dataset to identify key trends, patterns, and any anomalies. Consider the potential causes of these trends and their implications for healthcare practice, policy, and population health. Include visualizations or charts from your dataset that effectively represent the trends you have identified. Critical Reflection Reflect on how the insights gained from the dataset could influence the nursing practice. Discuss how data-driven decision-making can impact patient outcomes and healthcare delivery. Reflect on the challenges and opportunities presented by the data, including any limitations or areas for further investigation. Written Submission Prepare a 2-3-page written reflection and analysis. Your submission should be well-structured with a clear introduction, analysis of the data, critical reflection, and conclusion. Include visualizations and charts created from the data analysis as an appendix to your written reflection. Ensure these visualizations are properly referenced within the text and cited in your reference list. Include citations from credible sources to support your analysis and reflection. Submit the following items for the Canvas assignment: Written reflection and analysis, including the appendix with visualizations and charts. Include the link to the dataset you used and reference any additional sources used in your analysis.