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NUR 504 Week 8 Discussions 2 Discuss what is meant by mixed-methods designs. What are the limitations of these designs. ADDITIONAL INFO Mixed-methods designs Introduction Mixed-methods designs are enjoying a growing popularity in social science research. There are many ways to combine qualitative and quantitative elements in a single study. The advantages of mixed-methods…
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NUR 508 Grand Canyon Week 2 Discussion 2 Select a global health issue from the World Health Organization (WHO) list of health topics available athttp://www.who.int/topics/en/How has globalization influenced this issue from a positive or negative perspective? ADDITIONAL INFO Global health issues according to the World Health Organization Introduction The World Health Organization (WHO) has…
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NUR 504 Week 6 Discussions 1 State in your own words what is meant by Type I and Type II errors. Why are these important? Name one thing that can be done to improve internal validity of a study. ADDITIONAL INFO Type I and Type II errors Introduction In statistics, you’ll often hear two…
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NUR 504 Week 4 Discussions 2 You are interested in nurses’ attitudes toward EBP. Which method do you think would work best to obtain this information: a questionnaire, a face-to-face interview, or a group interview? Defend your answer. ADDITIONAL INFO Nurses’ attitudes toward EBP Introduction Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a process in which the…
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NUR 504 Week 1 Discussions 2 Identify and discuss two major ways in which qualitative research differs from quantitative research. Is one better than the other? Provide reference(s). ADDITIONAL INFO How qualitative research differs from quantitative research Introduction We all know that quantitative and qualitative research is valuable, but it’s not always easy to…
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NRS 440VN Week 5 Topic 5 DQ 1 Identify the educational preparation and role(s) of the clinical nurse leader (CNL) designation. Give an example of how the CNL influences direct patient care whether in a hospital or out in the community. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The educational preparation and role(s) of the clinical nurse leader (CNL)…
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NRS 440VN Week 5 Topic 5 DQ 2 Identify advocacy strategies that you can use to create change in your current workplace. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Advocacy strategies for creating change Introduction This blog post is a guide to creating change, from understanding your goal to crafting an effective petition. We’ll cover using social media and…
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NRS-440VN Week 4 Topic 4 DQ 2 Discuss how the CMS reimbursement rules for never events required a shift in the patient care delivery model in inpatient facilities. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The CMS reimbursement rules Introduction Many medical professionals are familiar with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and its role in medical…
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NRS 440VN Week 3 Topic 3 DQ 1 Discuss current research that links patient safety outcomes to ADN and BSN nurses. Based on some real-life experiences, do you agree or disagree with this research? ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Patient safety outcomes and ADN and BSN nurses Introduction The nursing profession is a growing and evolving field.…
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NRS 440VN Week 4 Topic 4 DQ 1 Choose one legislator on the state or federal level who is also a nurse, and discuss the importance of their role as advocate for improving health care delivery. What specific bill(s) have they sponsored or supported that has/have influenced health care? ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The role of…