Define and differentiate between morbidity and mortality rates of a population.
Homework Assignment: Write an essay in which you do the following: Define and differentiate between morbidity and mortality rates of a population. Why are these rates important? Please explain your response and give an example of each. Describe the differences in the leading causes of mortality in the United States and in a developing country […]
Identify various sources of law in the United States and how they affect health care professionals
● Identify various sources of law in the United States and how they affect health care professionals. ● Understand the difference between civil and criminal law. ● Interpret laws and ethical issues surrounding medical malpractice. Course outcomes addressed in this Assignment: Discuss the implications of legal and ethical standards for healthcare professionals.
ompare your home state’s laws in regards to Advanced Practice Nursing Practice to an alternate state with a less or more restrictive practice environment.
Assignment 1: Certification Plan Begin to develop a plan to pass the Certification Exam. Compare your home state’s laws in regards to Advanced Practice Nursing Practice to an alternate state with a less or more restrictive practice environment. To prepare: · Consider the differences in certification exams options for your specialty · Reflect on how […]
Reflect on the differences between certifying bodies that offer credentialing exams for registered nurses.
Discussion: Understanding Scope of Practice in relation to Certification and Licensure The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a non-profit organization comprised of members from each state board of nursing in the U.S., the District of Columbia, and the four U.S. territories. Their role is to provide a platform for all state […]
iscuss the role and importance of organizational culture in promoting organizational change, organizational learning, and quality of healthcare
. Discuss the role and importance of organizational culture in promoting organizational change, organizational learning, and quality of healthcare. 2. Explain how teamwork is used in the CQI process and its impact on the process.
How might you, as a healthcare manager use cost allocation method to assign costs to support activities to patient services?
Describe the difference between direct costs and variable costs. 2. Consider how a healthcare manager might use this information in making decisions. 3. How might you, as a healthcare manager use cost allocation method to assign costs to support activities to patient services?
Explain the Key concepts and theories (Behaviorism) underpinning care in mental health nursing practice.
Explain the Key concepts and theories (Behaviorism) underpinning care in mental health nursing practice.
Can any policy take precedence over the professional judgment of trained ICU nurses?
In each case, answer the questions at the end of the case and give researched references to support your assertions; also, explain what would be the ethical course of action and the legal requirements for action in the case. Case One Mrs. Lewis was head nurse on a medical surgical floor in a community hospital […]
Should expensive treatments be provided to everyone who would benefit from them?
Given that we have limited resources, what is the best use of our healthcare dollars? Should expensive treatments be provided to everyone who would benefit from them? If so, who should bear the costs—for instance, should it be third-party insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or the individuals themselves paying out-of-pocket? There are other important facets to this […]
Consider the health care issues and deficits you have recognized in your professional practice
Discussion: State Practice Agreements Consider the following: During NP clinical practicum experiences, we identify, as nurses, many health care issues that need to be addressed at the local, state, or national level. Addressing the need for change in health care policy is now an intricate part of your role as a social change agent. For […]
Explain how new managed care contracts impact reimbursement for the healthcare organization
Reimbursement and the Revenue Cycle A. Describe what reimbursement means to this specific healthcare organization. What would happen if services were provided to patients but no payments were received for these services? What specific data would you review in the reimbursement area to know whether changes were necessary? B. Illustrate the revenue cycle using a […]
Discuss how to appreciating the Research Process in Nursing.
Discuss how to appreciating the Research Process in Nursing.
