Analyze the institution’s mission and whether or not it supports competency-based learning.
Imagine that the president of Grand City University is considering recommendation of a competency-based learning program. A committee including faculty members and administrators has done extensive research and conducted a pilot program about implementing competency-based courses for several of the health science programs. These new programs would cover post-baccalaureate coursework that are prerequisite content for […]
Must the art of intimidation be part of the toolbox of healthcare professionals in order to protect their patients?
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 […]
What health care driver was the policy designed to address: cost, quality, access, or a combination?
In this week’s Discussion, you will examine how current policies impact how you as a nurse provide health care. You will then select an issue of interest and determine how you could advocate for policy in that area. To prepare: Select one public policy that currently is impacting you and your practice. Consider the following: […]
CARDIAC NURSING
CARDIAC NURSING Your literature review needs to demonstrate your capacity to identify the most important literature relevant to your research question or topic of interest, and to critique the work of other researchers. In relation to your topic of interest, conduct a thorough literature review and present it in a length and format suitable for […]
Describe the six components of a concept map.
1. Read the PowerPoint entitled: A Concept-Based Approach to Learning 2. View the embedded videos a. What is concept based learning? (Amy Bray) b. What is a concept? c. Concept Mapping d. Simple nursing concept maps e. Critical thinking strategies: concept mapping f. Nursing Process Overview: ADPIE (Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation) (Laura Killiam) […]
Discuss leadership strategies that ensure stakeholder and community input into the quality program.
Analyze how this healthcare organization’s mission is correlated with its quality philosophy. Assess the role of quality within value-based reimbursement in this particular healthcare organization. How is leadership involved in the dissemination and application of quality data at this healthcare organization? II. Quality Infrastructure Part of any performance improvement (PI) or quality plan is the […]
How does an organizations strategic plan relate to a decision to purchase information technology such as an electronic health record system?
The establishment of a competent information management structure is a high priority for any health care organization. Over the last few years, there has been a growing interest in the development of electronic health records as an integral portion of this structure. While implementation of an electronic health record is expensive, most health care organizations […]
Identify and describe a needed change in your workplace.
Identify and describe a needed change in your workplace. It could be a change in the levels of staffing, or so on. Start with an introductory paragraph that includes the purpose of the paper. In your description, describe the implications of the change on nursing staff and nursing management. Include the potential impact of the […]
Analyze historical data and forecasts to identify opportunities for change
Week 7: Tools for Strategic Planning—Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats Analysis The leaders at a home health agency hopes to expand their client base by forging a presence in several nearby communities. Those engaged in strategic planning begin to survey the internal environment, evaluating their financial resources, the skills and expertise of staff and administration, […]
Discuss the epidemiologic triangle as it relates to the communicable disease you have selected.
Benchmark Assignment: Epidemiology Nursing and a Communicable Disease PaperNRS-427V Week 2 Benchmark Assignment: Epidemiology Nursing and a Communicable Disease Paper Concepts in Community and Public Health Epidemiology and Communicable DiseasesGrand Canyon UniversityIn a written paper of 1200-1500 words apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing research to a communicable disease.Communicable Disease SelectionChoose one communicable disease […]
Choose an SRR that pertains to your practice setting. Describe the relevance of the nursing research problem addressed in a SRR to practice.
REQUIREMENTS: 1. Choose an SRR that pertains to your practice setting. Describe the relevance of the nursing research problem addressed in a SRR to practice. 2. Critique the levels of evidence of the studies used in the SRR, specifically the designs of the studies included. 3. Critique the clarity with which the studies are presented […]
Discuss the chosen specialty and include the reasons for pursuing an advanced nursing role.
Discuss the chosen specialty and include the reasons for pursuing an advanced nursing role. Identify the role differences between the clinical and non-clinical master’s prepared advanced practice nurse. Describe the four roles used to define advanced practice nursing and requirements of each. Utilizing the Institute of Medicine (IOM) report: The Future of Nursing Leading Change, […]