Identify an issue of concern for your role as an advanced practice nurse and to formulate a potential policy change to address that issue.
Identify an issue of concern for your role as an advanced practice nurse and to formulate a potential policy change to address that issue. The purpose of this assignment is for you to identify an issue of concern for your role as an advanced practice nurse and to formulate a potential policy change to address […]
People with mental health issues are experiencing morbidity and mortality rates at much higher rates than those without. Discuss the reasons for this and suggest some nursing based interventions to address this trend.
Physical Health: People with mental health issues are experiencing morbidity and mortality rates at much higher rates than those without. Discuss the reasons for this and suggest some nursing based interventions to address this trend.
Should the poor be held responsible for their health disparities?
Although inequalities in income and education underlie many health disparities, the poor are sometimes held responsible for their health status. For instance, Dr. Ichiro Kawachi, a Harvard University professor and social epidemiologist, reports that the ability to avoid negative health behaviors like smoking and eating unhealthy foods depends on access to “income, education, and the […]
Discuss common ethical issues currently facing the registered nurse in an acute care setting,
Discuss common ethical issues currently facing the registered nurse in an acute care setting, outline core compentencies of culturally competent nursing care in an acute care setting, Code of ethics/professional conduct for nurses in Australia (2008).
None of the nurses, including the CNO, have liability insurance. Is this a concern?
Discuss this case study on the topic of extension of liability to healthcare executives and strategies to prevent it. Mary Smith, CNO, has just been named in a lawsuit along with two of her registered nurses. The lawsuit arose as a result of a patient’s hip fracture sustained as a result of a fall. The […]
Reflect on your motivation for increasing your power within your organization and/or within the nursing profession.
Individual Power Plan What can you do to develop your individual power base? This week, you have heard and read about several types and sources of power. For this Assignment, consider your goals and how enhancing your own power may help you to achieve them. To Prepare •Reflect on your personal current sense of power […]
Explain how EHR-related meaningful use legislation is being implemented in your organization.
Why are many health care organizations hesitant to adopt electronic health records (EHR) when they have the potential to improve quality, increase access, and reduce costs? Some organizations are concerned with the ethical and legal issues that may arise in daily operations. In 2010, legislators noticed health care’s reluctant transition into full EHR integration, and […]
Provide a comparison to the health care organization or network and the Singapore Airlines
Research a health care organization or a network that spans several states within the U.S. (Example: United Healthcare, Vanguard, Banner Healthcare, etc.). Harvard Business Review Online and Hoover’s Company Records, found in the GCU Library, are useful sources. You may also find pertinent information on your organization’s webpage. Review “Singapore Airlines Case Study.” Prepare a […]
. What is your understanding of the role of a professional nurse? 1b. And why have you chosen to pursue nursing as a career?
1a. What is your understanding of the role of a professional nurse? 1b. And why have you chosen to pursue nursing as a career? 2 What personal experiences and activities have influenced you and have made you the type of person you are now? 3.Your peers, colleagues, patients and their families may not share the […]
Identify the clinical problem and research problem that led to the study.
Identify the clinical problem and research problem that led to the study. What was not known about the clinical problem that, if understood, could be used to improve health care delivery or patient outcomes? Use the practice problem and a quantitative, peer-reviewed research article you identified in the Topic 1 assignment to complete this assignment. […]
By using your experience or resources on the Internet, present a case of negligence against a physician.
By using your experience or resources on the Internet, present a case of negligence against a physician. Assignment 1: Discussion Assignment Assignment Instructions and Details: By Saturday, March 25, 2017, post your answers to the following questions in a paragraph form to this Discussion Area. Be sure to incorporate your weekly readings and cite your […]
Analyze how MMC’s staffing and performance evaluations could help improve overall patient satisfaction.
CASE STUDY Moreno Medical Center (MMC) is a 600-bed, full-service acute care facility located in the Northwest Kelsey community. The hospital is a physician-owned, for-profit hospital that takes pride in the provider-patient relationship. With recent changes in managed care, every dollar, process, and interest of the patient serves as a common ground for making an […]