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NRS 440VN Week 2 Topic 2 DQ 2 Describe one innovative health care delivery model that incorporates an interdisciplinary care delivery team. How is this advantageous to patient outcomes? ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Innovative health care delivery models Introduction Health care delivery models are changing. As a result, consumers are finding the best solutions for their…
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NRS 440VN Week 3 Topic 3 DQ 2 What is the difference between a DNP and a PhD in nursing? Which of these would you choose to pursue if you decide to continue your education to the doctoral level? ADDITIONAL DETAILS The difference between a DNP and a PhD in nursing Introduction If you’re…
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NRS 440VN Week 2 Topic 2 DQ 1 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) was passed into legislation in March of 2010. Identify the impact of this legislation on your nursing practice by choosing two key nursing provisions outlined in the American Nurses Association “Key Provisions Related to Nursing” summary at http://www.rnaction.org/site/DocServer/KeyProvisions_Nursing-PublicLaw.pdf?docID=1241&verID=1. Discuss…
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NRS 440VN Week 1 Topic 1 DQ 2 What is the role of health care reform in shifting the focus from a disease-oriented health care system toward one of wellness and prevention, and how does nursing fit into this shift? ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Disease-oriented health care system Introduction The disease-oriented health care system is a…
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NR 506 DeVry Week 5 Discussion Latest Drivers of High Performance Healthcare Systems (graded) Select two drivers (for example quality, cost, and access) of high performance healthcare systems and apply it to your current work situation. The application could demonstrate the presence of the driver in a positive manner or it could acknowledge the presence…
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NR 506 DeVry Week 7 Discussion Latest RN as Healthcare Policy Leader (graded) As a health policy professional leader, communicating with lay audiences is an important skill in promoting the health of the community for master prepared registered nurses. Develop a concise position statement reflecting the research findings and recommendations by experts as they relate…
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NR 506 DeVry Week 4 Discussion Latest Challenges in Lobbying Strategies (graded) Discuss the best approach for communicating with your local legislator or policymaker in your policy-priority issue. What is your rationale for this approach? ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Challenges in Lobbying Strategies Introduction Lobbying is a necessary part of the political process, and it’s often…
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NR 506 Week 8 Discussion Latest Global Policy Reform (graded) Reflect on the concepts and practices you have learned in NR 506 on healthcare systems, politics, and health policy. Read the article that is linked below and share insights as how to make informed decisions on nursing practice and patient outcomes on a global basis.…
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NR 506 DeVry Week 2 Discussion Latest Policy-Priority Selection (graded) Identify your selected healthcare policy priority and discuss the rationale for your selection. Describe the model of policy making that you feel would be best applied to your policy issue and the rationale for selecting this model. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Policy-Priority Selection Introduction If you’re…
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NRS 440VN Week 1 Topic 1 DQ 1 What is the impact to the nursing profession and to the public related to the projected nursing shortage? Discuss at least one way that the nursing profession is working toward a resolution of this problem. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Impact of projected nursing shortage Introduction The US healthcare…