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NURS 8100 Week 9: State and Local Role in Health Care Policy Essay As noted previously, policy is enacted and carried out through multiple levels of government. This week, the focus turns to the role of state and local government in policy making, with particular attention to the function of state boards of nursing in…
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NURS 8100 Week 11 Discussion 1 Policy Analysis Summary Health care policy can facilitate or impede the delivery of services. For the past several weeks, you have been engaging in an authentic activity by critically analyzing a specific health care policy and various aspects of the impact associated with its implementation. A critical step in…
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NURS 8100 Week 10: Nursing and Health Policy: The International Perspective Essay To be a professional nurse today means having a world view. With the internationalization of health care issues, it is important to broaden your perspective and explore international health policy and nursing practice. This week, you will focus on global health care…
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NURS 8100 Week 8: Federal Role in Health Care Policy Essay How does the organization and structure of government, including the existence of multiple levels (federal, state, local), promote or hamper effective policy making and implementation? What role does the federal government, in particular, play in the development of policies that affect nursing practice in…
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NURS 8100 Week 7 Discussion: Professional Organizations’ Role in Health Care Policy Professional nursing organizations have influenced the policy agenda by identifying needs, generating ideas, and bringing them into the policy arena; they have had a positive impact on the profession of nursing as well as nursing practice. This week’s Discussion asks you to consider…
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NURS 8100 Week 5: Economic and Technological Influences on Policy In response to continually rising health care costs, the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) provision was created to promote the meaningful use of health care information technology through numerous incentive programs for health care providers. By enhancing data collection, streamlining electronic…
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NURS 8100 Week 4 Assignment 3: Policy Analysis Paper In previous Discussions and Assignments, you have examined various aspects of the policy process: exploring the unintended consequences of policies, agenda setting, and analyzing policy recommendations. In this Assignment, you will have the opportunity to further develop your analysis skills by working through the policy analysis…
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NURS 6301 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care 1- Fall 2023 Capella University Elevate your commitment to enhancing healthcare outcomes in your local community with the Capella Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing – AGPCNP. This online program is designed to assist you in preparing for an advanced nursing practice career. Additionally, it will enable you to get ready for…
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NURS 8100 – Healthcare Policy and Analysis Week 1: Health Care Reform NURS 8100 Week 1 Discussion: Health Care Reform After much public and political debate, in March 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) was signed into law by President Barack Obama. The PPACA is one of many…
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NURS 8100 Week 3 Discussion: Agenda Setting Discussion: Agenda Setting A key aspect of the policy process is agenda setting. How do topics get on that agenda? Agenda setting requires the support of stakeholders to move the issue forward. In this week’s media presentation, Dr. Kathleen White outlines the policy process and discusses…