Discuss at least one additional indicator that would be important for a nurse leader to monitor on a regular basis to drive outcomes as part of the performance data scorecard.

Introduction: The purpose of this assessment is to help you develop the necessary skills and expertise to manage in the healthcare setting and understand the unique aspects of nursing leadership. Nursing leadership requires a unique set of skills relating to organizational performance and the healthcare industry. Leadership in the nursing profession, roles and responsibilities of […]

Identify nursing roles and responsibilities during each phase of disaster management.

Public health officials can play a huge part in disaster planning and emergency preparedness. Analyze disaster response and emergency preparedness: Identify nursing roles and responsibilities during each phase of disaster management. Consider: planning preparedness response recovery Evaluate your community (Miami-Dade) or state’s (Florida) plan for preparedness and disaster management: Does it include provisions for each […]

Provide high quality, safe, patient-centered care grounded in holistic health principles

Reflect back over the past 8 weeks and describe how the achievement of the course outcomes in this course have prepared you to meet the MSN program outcome #1, MSN Essential I, and Nurse Practitioner Core Competencies # 1 Scientific Foundation Competencies Program Outcome #1: Provide high quality, safe, patient-centered care grounded in holistic health […]

discuss the legal and ethical basis for Advance Directives such as the Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare

Advance Directives—research and discuss the legal and ethical basis for Advance Directives such as the Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare. Why are these documents so valuable in healthcare situations? What legal authority do these documents provide for decision making by family and/or healthcare providers? Briefly discuss a situation in which a […]

Imagine that a family friend or colleague has just been diagnosed with cancer. Explain how the American Cancer Society might provide education and support. What ACS services would you recommend and why?

Nurses as Leaders in Health Care Reform As healthcare delivery in the United States continues to evolve, either through mandates, improved technologies, and training, or other drivers, nurses remain at the forefront in facilitating the success of new initiatives. In 2010, the Institute of Medicine formed a committee of experts to address the following question: […]