Statistical application and the interpretation of data is important in health care. Review the statistical concepts covered in this topic. In a 750-1,000 word paper, discuss the significance of statistical application in health care. Include the following: Describe the application of statistics in health care. Specifically discuss its significance to quality, safety, health promotion, and leadership. Consider your organization or specialty area and how you […]

  Week 6 Assignment: http://cdnfiles.laureate.net/2dett4d/Walden/NURS/6521/05/mm/decision_trees/week_07/index.html By Day 7 of Week 8 Write a 1- to 2-page summary paper that addresses the following: Briefly summarize the patient case study you were assigned, including each of the three decisions you took for the patient presented. Based on the decisions you recommended for the patient case study, explain whether you believe the decisions provided were supported by the […]

   Typically, when speaking of validity, qualitative researchers are referring to research that is credible and trustworthy, i.e., the extent to which one can have confidence in the study’s findings (Lincoln & Guba, 1985). Generalizability, a marker of reliability, is typically not a main purpose of qualitative research because the researcher rarely selects a random sample with a goal to generalize to a population or […]

 Take a moment to review the details of this assignment below and gather any necessary files. Once you’re ready to submit , move on to Step 2.Assessment Description Review the IOM report, “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health,” and explore the “Campaign for Action: State Action Coalition” website. In a 1,000-1,250 , discuss the influence the IOM report and state-based action coalitions have […]

  Week 2: Volume-Based Versus Value-Based Reimbursement 66 unread replies.66 replies. Venn Diagram for Discussion Assignment (Week 2) Models of payment to healthcare organizations have begun to shift from paying for volume (fee for service) to paying for value (quality). Using a Venn Diagram, compare volume-based versus value-based reimbursement. Be sure the overlapping area contains the commonalities between the two systems.Use the editable template for […]

  You now have an idea of the role of the APRN, and legal/professional issues in prescribing. As a future nurse practitioner, you have the authority, based on your state nurse practice act, to prescribe medications for the patients for whom you will provide care, and the responsibility of prescriptive authority is more than just simply writing a prescription correctly.    Support all posts with at […]

   Discussion: Assessing Musculoskeletal Pain The body is constantly sending signals about its health. One of the most easily recognized signals is pain. Musculoskeletal conditions comprise one of the leading causes of severe long-term pain in patients. The musculoskeletal system is an elaborate system of interconnected levers that provides the body with support and mobility. Because of the interconnectedness of the musculoskeletal system, identifying the […]

  Instructions: Main Post 325 Words Click on the Create Thread button at the top of the page to post your main response to the weekly discussion. Type the Number and Name of your topic as the subject heading to let students easily see the list of topics that have already been posted. Post on a topic that has not already been posted by another […]

   Select: · 2 competencies from Pre-licensure KSAs on the QSEN Competencies page · 2 essentials from the AACN The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice Complete the table below by doing the following: 1. In the second column, identify the competency or essential you need to address.  2. In the third column, identify specific knowledge, skills, or attitudes (KSAs) you need to […]

  Nurses often become motivated to change aspects within the larger health care system based on their real-world experience. As such, many nurses take on an advocacy role to influence a change in regulations, policies, and laws that govern the larger health care system. For this assignment, identify a problem or concern in your state, community, or organization that has the capacity for advocacy through […]