Report Issue Finalizing the Plan I have considered various options for my nursing specialty, including a close look at my selected (or currently preferred) specialty and second-preferred specialty. I have also developed a justification of my selected (or preferred) specialty. Lastly, I have examined one professional organization related to my selected or preferred specialty and considered how I can become a member of this organization. […]

Professional Development I have developed a curriculum vitae to capture my academic and professional accomplishments to date. I have also developed a statement identifying one or more professional development goals, and a statement proposing how I might align one or more of these professional development goals with the University’s emphasis on social change.  The results of my efforts are below.  Directions: Complete Step 1 by […]

Discussion #1 Frequently when the shortage of primary care providers is mentioned with regard to healthcare reform, insurance companies and other institutions forget to factor in the impact nurse practitioners can have on increasing access. How do you think we can improve this understanding of the nurse practitioner role? Discussion Grading Criteria: Agreeing and disagreeing do not mean just voicing one’s opinion. The focus of […]

Respond to the post bellow, using one or more of the following approaches: Ask a probing question, substantiated with additional background information, and evidence. Share an insight from having read your colleagues’ postings, synthesizing the information to provide new perspectives. Offer and support an alternative perspective using readings from  the classroom or from your own review of the literature in the Walden  Library. Expand on your […]

PHE4055* Include references – no plagiarism no copy and paste*stay on topic*answer all questions* 4pgs Conducting a Needs Assessment In previous weeks, you identified the types of needs and the basic steps to conducting a needs assessment. Create a 4-page needs assessment in a Microsoft Word document that: · Identifies and describes in detail a public health problem that is significant in your community (Atlanta). […]

Influencing Multiple Systems Through Evidence-Based Change As an advance practice nurse, your work is informed by many factors beyond your direct reach, and your influence extends beyond the immediate context in which you labor. Likewise, the changes you propose as a nurse leader are influenced by multiple systems and, in turn, can have an impact on many different groups. One of the ways to distinguish […]

This assignment will test your knowledge of reimbursement methods of the Medicare program. Below, there are five scenarios that deal with the reimbursement of services provided to a patient enrolled in the Medicare program. Pay close attention to the details in each scenario such as whether the provider accepts Medicare or not. Use Chapter 9 (starting on page 322 of the textbook) to help you […]

The benchmark assesses the following competency: Benchmark: 5.1. Understand the human experience across the health-illness continuum. Research the health-illness continuum and its relevance to patient care. In a 750-1,000 word paper, discuss the relevance of the continuum to patient care and present a perspective of your current state of health in relation to the wellness spectrum. Include the following: Examine the health-illness continuum and discuss […]

In the Research Paper, you will apply the sources from your Annotated Bibliography (and others you may find subsequent to submitting the Annotated Bibliography) to describe the current state of malpractice in healthcare and how healthcare professionals respond to and defend against allegations of malpractice. Address specifically the issues raised by acknowledgement and apology in malpractice lawsuits: · Injured patients often sue because they want […]

Tami Frazier  Week 11 Initial Discussion Post COLLAPSE Top of Form NURS 6052 – Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Week 11 Initial Post Creating a Culture of Evidence-Based Practice Evidence-based practice (EBP) in its most simplistic form is using the evidence, whether from clinical experiences or patient preferences, to make decisions that affect patient care positively (Polit & Beck, 2017).  Evidence-based practice is essential for determining […]