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 […]
Describe how the Institute of Medicine’s 2010 and 2016 Future of Nursing reports will influence your role as an Nurse Practitioner
Select TWO of the following topics and answer it in a 2- pages essay: • Describe how the Quality Chasm Report has and is used to direct US health care • Review the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s 2015 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report and describe how this important information can help you […]
Analyze the correlation between the performance of health systems and population health status
Weekly tasks or assignments (Individual or Group Projects) will be due by Monday, and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time. Research and discuss 1 public health issue in the United States […]
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 […]
Evaluate research as the basis for decision-making to improve outcomes through translation into evidence-based practice.
For this discussion, you are asked to review the student learning outcomes for this course and discuss how you met these outcomes. The intention here is to provide you an opportunity to “reflect” on the learning achieved during this term and how you successfully met these learning outcomes. If you do not feel you successfully […]
Describe the leadership dynamics related to how the improvement/change project will be managed.
Care Clinic Scenario: The Executive Team of Care Clinic prides itself in the care that is provided to the community of Summerville, Florida. The Clinic is known for holistic approach to the individuals served at the clinic as well as presenting various community outreach programs. Annually, the Executive Team of Care Clinic reviews the client […]
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 […]
Begin to examine and reflect on the culture and climate of the organization. How do culture and climate differ?
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 organizational culture […]
What specific steps does the chosen healthcare organization take to identify risk, manage risk, reduce risk, or prevent risk?
Research a healthcare organization within Saudi Arabia. Use headings and respond to the following questions: • Introduction • What specific steps does the chosen healthcare organization take to identify risk, manage risk, reduce risk, or prevent risk? • Do they employ a dedicated risk manager? If so, what are the key responsibilities of that person […]
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: […]
How do we decide when enough is enough in terms of our life support efforts for patients, and who should help us to make such important decisions?
Some of the toughest decisions in health care involve the end-of-life experience, death, and dying. How should healthcare professionals make those decisions? How do we decide when enough is enough in terms of our life support efforts for patients, and who should help us to make such important decisions?