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…

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…

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…

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…

NR 506 DeVry Week 3 Discussion Latest Effective Coalition Leadership (graded) Describe the various elements necessary for effective leadership within a coalition. How does this apply to your professional practice or life?   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  Effective Coalition Leadership Introduction I’m a leader, and I know that leaders have many responsibilities. But what are some of…

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.…

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…

NR 505 DeVry Week 7 Discussion Latest Quality, Safety, and Costs (graded) Class, this week I would like for you to think about a patient scenario related to our Summerville scenario. Mr. Lowell is especially concerned about a costly high infection rate in surgical patients at St. Louis Medical Center, along with a lack of…

NR 500 FULL COURSE NURSING ESSAYS Week 2 Discussion 2 Latest Scholarly Databases vs. Websites (graded) What is the difference between a scholarly database and a website? How do you know if a website is credible?   ADDITIONAL DETAILS  Scholarly Databases vs. Websites Introduction If you’re looking for reliable information, it’s important to know how…

NR 451 DeVry Week 7 Discussion Healthcare Economics (graded) Health care costs are on the rise. What is an example of wasted health care dollars in your clinical practice and how do you propose improving the utilization of these dollars?   ADDITIONAL INFO Wasted health care dollars in clinical practice and solutions Introduction Health care…