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 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.…
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…
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…
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 DeVry Week 1 Discussion Latest The Four Spheres of Political Action in Nursing (graded) Please discuss the four spheres of political action in nursing. In addition, please develop a brief argument sharing how these spheres are interconnected and overlapping by applying an example from your practice. What are some ethical considerations here? …
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…
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…