Identify at least three (3) managed care options that the organization would consider to be cost effective
Assume the role of a consultant advising a benefits manager for a local telecommunications organization. The company is self-funded and has 25,000 employees, dependents, and retirees eligible for health benefits. The employees are currently enrolled in a managed PPO plan administered by a commercial insurer. The employer’s health plan costs have increased by 15% over […]
• How did the happenings of the nursing profession impact the origin of this theory?
Choose a theory that finds practical application in critical care/pediatric/psychiatric nursing and discuss the origins of the theory based on the following criteria: • How did the happenings of the nursing profession impact the origin of this theory? • What values, evidence, or existing knowledge did the theorist cite to support the theory? • What […]
Identify the links between the pathophysiology and manifestations of acute medical health alterations
1. Apply clinical decision making skills to identify and prioritise health problems for individuals experiencing acute medical health alterations 2. Explain the impact of acute medical health alterations for the individual and their family/carers 3. Minimise the psychosocial effects of acute alterations in health for individuals and their families/carers 4. Identify the links between the […]
Write a paper (1,350-1,500 words) that describes how to use the method of ethical decision making, to help resolve this ethical dilemma.
Write a paper (1,350-1,500 words) that describes how to use the method of ethical decision making, to help resolve this ethical dilemma. Scenario: A 96-year-old male patient is admitted to the ICU with terminal liver cancer. He is confused and disoriented, very skinny and appears underfed, and is covered with bruises, which are common in […]
Examine the contribution of research to evidence-based practice.
Examine the contribution of research to evidence-based practice. 2300 words Theaim of this assignment is to critically evaluate a journal article. This will provide you with the skills and knowledge to be able to evaluate the quality and relevance of research so that you can make informed decisions about applying it to practice. This assignment […]
What are the benefits and disadvantages that a nurse practitioner might encounter when starting an independent practice? How might this differ from a collaborative practice?
What are the benefits and disadvantages that a nurse practitioner might encounter when starting an independent practice? How might this differ from a collaborative practice? DQ1:What are the benefits and disadvantages that a nurse practitioner might encounter when starting an independent practice? How might this differ from a collaborative practice? DQ2:In a physician practice, should […]
Discusses how the media positively AND negatively influence the public’s image of nursing
The media, and Hollywood in particular, represent one avenue in which the general public becomes familiar with the role of nurses. How does the media positively or negatively influence the public’s image of nursing? What other avenues may better educate the general public on the role and scope of nursing as well as the changing […]
. Identify the populations served and any issues of population vulnerability
The setting would be any general tertiary hospital. Your help is greatly appreciated. I need help getting started. Emerging Standards of Care Review emerging standards of culturally competent care. Here are possible resources to use: a. DHHS Office of Minority Health http://www.omhrc.gov/clas/; b. National Center for Cultural Competence http://data.georgetown.edu/research/gucchd/nccc/; c. AHRQ http://www.ahrq.gov/about/cods/cultcomp.htm; d. Annie E […]
What criteria must be met in order to consider a practice, evidence-based? Provide examples. Explain the role quality plays in evidence-based practice?
What criteria must be met in order to consider a practice, evidence-based? Provide examples. Explain the role quality plays in evidence-based practice? Explore the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) website: http://www.ninr.nih.gov/ Review their publication Bringing science to life: NINR strategic plan (2011, p. 7) to identify the current priorities for nursing research. Do you […]
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 […]