Explain why or why not. Suggest adding and/or deleting any metrics and provide a rationale for doing so.
Based on this scorecard, which areas of the organization seem to be doing well, and which ones are most in need of improvement? What are your grounds for concluding this? Summarize what these scorecard indicators say about this organization in comparison with its peer organizations (e.g., the Custom Compare Group). Consider the selection of metrics for this […]
Imagine that you are faced with finding a nursing home for an elderly family member. What are some things that you should look for when choosing a quality nursing home?
Visit the American Health Care Association’s website at www.ahcancal.org. This organization provides information and advocacy for people needing long-term care. Medicare’s website also has valuable information regarding long-term care. You may also wish to visit other websites related to long-term care to help you with this assignment. Scenario Imagine that you are faced with finding a […]
Do you think this shift is for the better? How do you think this team approach to care can affect a patient's care choices?
Do you think this shift is for the better? How do you think this team approach to care can affect a patient’s care choices?
Consider the scenarios given below and answer the questions listed after each scenario. Justify your answers with appropriate research and reasoning. Scenario 1 In the past, paternalism among healthcare providers was an accepted way of practicing medicine. Patients sought care from physicians and accepted their opinions and treatment choices without question. However, in today’s healthcare […]
What do you feel the impact of the issue in the article will be on the healthcare industry? What can be done to ensure rationing is done fairly?
Rationing Issues in Healthcare The concept of rationing healthcare is dealt with on a daily basis. Healthcare rationing in the United States exists in various forms. Access to private health insurance is rationed based on price and ability to pay. Those not able to afford a health insurance policy are unable to acquire one, and […]
Discuss the steps that will be taken to gather and present the information.
Certified medical administrative assistants (CMAAs) need to be aware of the many medical options that are available in their community. For this assignment, 2 pages; APA format develop a document that contains the community resources for breast cancer patients. Discuss the steps that will be taken to gather and present the information. Include a […]
Why is it important for you, as a master’s-prepared nurse leader, to be cognizant of these matters?
Organizational Foundations As you strive to grow in your leadership skills and abilities, you will find that the context in which you work influences your motivation and areas of focus. In a similar vein, your commitment to developing professionally can contribute toward organizational effectiveness. To that end, it is critical to recognize the importance of […]
What questions have you thought about in a particular area of care such as a procedure or policy?
Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice In your practice as a nurse, you may use procedures and methods that did not necessarily originate in evidence, but instead were derived from informal and unwritten conventions, traditions, and observations. While these techniques may have merit, practices are constantly being updated and contradicted by information from scholarly research […]
Identify the pathophysiology of the associated alterations, including the normal and altered cellular function. Consider both intra- and extra-cellular changes that occur.
Parkinson’s disease: describe the patients genetic, gender and age factors related to Parkinson’s disease. Reflect on how these factors might impact this disorder, as well as potential associated alterations and symptoms. Identify the pathophysiology of the associated alterations, including the normal and altered cellular function. Consider both intra- and extra-cellular changes that occur.
Identify two (2) advantages and two (2) disadvantages of technology as they apply to the perinatal setting. Explain your answer.
The use of technology is increasing in all health care settings. How does technology affect patient outcomes? Identify two (2) advantages and two (2) disadvantages of technology as they apply to the perinatal setting. Explain your answer. Discuss strategies the Registered Nurse can employ to reverse the two identified technology disadvantages. Provide a rationale for […]
What types of professional positions interest you? Are they significantly different from the types of positions you have held in the past? If so, how?
Marcus recalls the beginning of his career, when he started as a nurse at Grand View Hospital. He had heard the organization was soliciting proposals from various companies so they could weigh the pros and cons associated with adopting a new health information technology system. He has been curious about the request for proposal (RFP) […]
What resources are available to assist nurses in advocating for these roles?
Select an advanced professional or advanced practice nursing specialty. How has past and current regulation/legislation affected the role and scope of this nursing role? What, if any, discussions are currently underway relative to the scope and role of this specialty? What resources are available to assist nurses in advocating for these roles?
