Using the Practicum Experience for Professional Growth Your practicum experiences in NURS 8410, NURS 8400, and NURS 8500 have provided opportunities to gain knowledge, perspective, and skills that bolster your specialty area practice. They have laid a foundation for reflecting on your own strengths and challenges as a scholar-practitioner and a nurse leader in a dynamic workplace. Indeed, significant self-analysis is a core aspect of […]

Running head: DISCUSSION 1 DISCUSSION 1 Discussion: Factors that Influence Diseases Student’s Name Institution Date Atherosclerosis is a disease where the inside of the arteries is clogged by substances known ad plaque. Plaque is a combination of a number of other different substances including fat deposits, calcium, cholesterol and other substances that could be found in the blood. When plaque is allowed to build up […]

The purpose of this assignment is to familiarize students with health reform strategies adopted by states. Students will select a state health policy reform innovation and describe the rationale, how it was adopted (e.g., federal waivers, passage by state legislature), the funding structure, and (to the extent statistical data are available) its impact. Students should summarize their findings in a 1-2 page, single-spaced memo.  A […]

post a description of the healthcare organization website you reviewed.  Describe where, if at all, Evidenced Based Practice appears (e.g., the mission, vision, philosophy, and/or goals of the healthcare organization, or in other locations on the website).  Then, explain whether this healthcare organization’s work is grounded in Evidenced Based Practice and why or why not.  Finally, explain whether the information you discovered on the healthcare […]

Peter R Kongstvedt states, “The case manager is consistently challenged with managing fiscal constraints with patient expectations in light of orders and expectations articulated by the care team. This requires a highly skilled individual, certainly not a job for the faint of heart.” The case manager can also play a role in identifying disease prevention strategies. In 2 pages, develop a “job description” or job […]

Question 1: Monumental Architecture and Sculpture The cultures we studied this week produced architecture, earthworks, and monumental sculpture, in addition to smaller works of art. Using your course textbook locate three examples of architecture, earthworks or monumental sculpture from three different cultures listed here: Islamic, Chinese, Japanese, or the Americas. First, completely identify each structure or sculpture you would like to discuss by listing its […]

As health care consumers, we all expect quality care and positive outcomes. It is important as professionals that we meet these demands of health care consumers. Consider the work of the major theorists you examined in this week’s Resources, and think about how these theories apply to your own experience as a health care customer and/or practitioner. By Day 3 Post your definition of quality […]

  Post a draft of the Agenda Comparison Grid you completed for Part 1 of the Agenda Comparison Grid and Fact Sheets or Talking Points Brief Assignment.  Rubric Detail Select Grid View or List View to change the rubric’s laDiscussion_Rubric Grid View List View ExcellentGoodFairPoorMain Posting45 (45%) – 50 (50%)Answers all parts of the discussion question(s) expectations with reflective critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained […]

CO 7: Apply leadership concepts in the development and initiation of effective plans for the microsystems and system-wide practice improvements that will improve the quality of healthcare delivery. (PO 2 and 3) The Assignment Review Appendix A, Sections I–V in Finkelman (2016). Select one of the sections and share how your chief nurse executive demonstrates expertise in these competencies.  Your comments should be about the […]

Provide a 1000 words APA written summary addressing the following:  Explain the term life cycle as it relates to health care information systems.  Discuss the purpose of the health care information systems needs assessment.  Explain the difference between privacy, confidentiality, and information security.  Discuss how information systems impact privacy, confidentiality, and security.  Explain how security measures are designed to protect […]