What are the policy and future practice implications based on the current prescribed rate of cannabis?
Trace the history of cannabis use and its effect on health (select one current article from a nursing journal on the benefits and/or hazards of smoking cannabis). Cannabis Sativa can be traced to the Asia continent in China since 1500 BC. The cannabis seeds were used in making animal feeds, oil-based paints and fiber used […]
What is the most appropriate way for the incoming RN to approach this situation after hearing the outgoing nurse’s comments? Include ethical and legal considerations.
An RN working in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is caring for a patient with an acute gastrointestinal hemorrhage related to Hepatitis C liver damage that resulted from cocaine abuse. At the end of the shift, the outgoing RN states to the incoming RN, “I have been in that patient’s room all day, transfusing blood […]
Do you feel it is acceptable to expect “the haves” to provide Health care Benefits for the “have nots” through the expansion plans for Medicaid?
Please discuss the difference between prospective and retrospective payment system. Please identify and describe three payment reform initiatives in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Will there ever be (in your opinion) an acceptable solution for providing Health-Care Insurance to all? Do you feel it is acceptable to expect “the haves” to provide Health […]
Discuss the sources of health insurance coverage in your home state, or any state of your choosing, for the following groups: Seniors age 65 and older
Discuss the sources of health insurance coverage in your home state, or any state of your choosing, for the following groups: Seniors age 65 and older Children younger than 18 Low-income families with at least one child, whose family income is below 133% of the Federal Poverty Level The self-employed Employees of large companies (more […]
What are the differential considerations of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism? Explain the clinical reasoning process you would employ to differentiate between these two conditions.
Select two of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which questions you have chosen using the format displayed in the “Discussion Forum Sample.” What are the differential considerations of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism? Explain the clinical reasoning process you would employ to differentiate between these two conditions. What are the differential considerations of […]
• Which of the three codes of ethics listed best reflects your personal philosophy? Why?
From education to religion, the use of ethical practice codes is widespread in civil society. Codes of ethics form the bedrock of professional activity in many health care careers. To prepare for this Discussion, review the three codes of ethics (Hippocratic Oath, American Association of Medical Assistance, and Principles of Medical Ethics: American Medical Association) […]
• What are the fundamental elements of the Good Samaritan Laws for the two jurisdictions you researched?
If you are witness to a medical emergency, should you offer assistance? To prepare for this Discussion, research the Good Samaritan Law for your state or province. Find another jurisdiction with a different Good Samaritan Law. Consider how the two are divergent. Post a comprehensive response to the following: • What are the fundamental elements […]
Describe advance practice roles and management strategies that affect change at the community level.
Research and prepare a community-level strategic plan that addresses a key public health issue. Potential topics may include: • Using prenatal and infancy home visits to prevent child abuse and neglect • Preventing falls in the elderly • Reducing population salt intake (I will prefer this).******* • Reducing tobacco use among adults • Preventing risky sexual behavior among youth […]
Why did CMS become more involved in the reimbursement component of health care? How does this involvement impact health care organizations?
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has taken on a more visible role in health care. A great deal of change has transpired to improve patient safety and implementation of additional quality metrics. The new health care reform has begun to change the fees/structure of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement for health care services. […]
What are a couple of ways that may be in the gray area as far as things we have all done, that is not necessarily outside our scope of practice, but is not generally within it either?
We have discussed the role of the RN, and how he/she has to preform within his/her scope of practice in order to do a new procedures. What are a couple of ways that may be in the gray area as far as things we have all done, that is not necessarily outside our scope of practice, […]
Identify ways to enhance or optimize health in Substance Abuse patient using evidence based research.
State the objectives of Healthy People 2020 on substance Abuse Identify ways to enhance or optimize health in Substance Abuse patient using evidence based research. Prepare a 10 pages Power Point. A minimum of three peer-reviewed articles must be utilized. ( Minimum of 3 references) No Plagiarism Please
What advantages or disadvantages do you see in using both types of methods in a nursing study? Support your answer with current evidence-based literature.
The theoretical foundations of qualitative and quantitative methods are very different, but many researchers believe both methods should be used in the research study to increase validity and reliability. What advantages or disadvantages do you see in using both types of methods in a nursing study? Support your answer with current evidence-based literature.