Policy Analysis Paper (30% of grade) Policy Analysis Paper Guidelines Purpose: To investigate & integrate knowledge of advanced nursing practice, scholarly inquiry, & leadership by examining a policy at the level of clinical practice, health care systems, or public/social health policy. Students are to submit a paper between 5-8 pages long excluding title page and reference pages. Paper must be organized according to the guidelines below […]

   Required Reading Berlinger, N., Guidry-Grimes, L., & Hulkower, A. (2017). Knowledge is key for safety-net providers. Health Progress: Journal of the Catholic Health Association of the United States. Retrieved from https://www.chausa.org/publications/health-progress/article/july-august-2017/knowledge-is-key-for-safety-net-providers Hacker, K., Anies, M., Folb, B., & Zallman, L. (2015). Barriers to health care for undocumented immigrants: A literature review. Risk Management and Healthcare Policy, 8. Available in the Trident Online Library. PLEASE […]

  Discussion Question Read Chapter 7 in your text Murray, E. (2017). Nursing leadership and management for patient safety and quality care. Philadelphia, PA.: F.A. Davis Company.The following Web sites offer many resources Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Toolshttp://www.ihi.org/resources/Pages/Tools/default.aspxSociety for Quality http://www.asq.org/learn-about-quality/quality-tools.htmlOver the past 6 months, patients in the intensive care unit have experienced an increase in central line infections. The nurse leader and manager […]

  The Assignment: Examine Case Study: A Caucasian Man With Hip Pain. You will be asked to make three decisions concerning the medication to prescribe to this client. Be sure to consider factors that might impact the client’s pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes. At each decision point stop to complete the following: Decision #1 Which decision did you select? Why did you select this decision? Support […]

  As healthcare has evolved so has the concept of a patient or consumer of healthcare. Technology and culture are among the many variables that have affected our concept of a healthcare patient. Consider these items among the others noted in your text: What has most influenced the way you view yourself as a consumer of healthcare? What factors led to the redefinition of the […]

  Purpose This week’s graded topics relate to the following Course Outcome (CO). CO 1: Examine the sources of evidence that contribute to professional nursing practice. (PO 7) CO 2:Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies.  (PO 4 & 8) CO 5: Recognize the role of research findings in evidence-based practice. (PO 7 & 8) Discussion Professional nurses rely […]

  Despite increased abilities across developmental realms, including the maturation of pain systems involving self-regulation and the coordination of affect and cognition, the transition to young adulthood is accompanied by higher rates of mortality, greater engagement in health-damaging behaviors, and an increase in chronic conditions.  Rates of motor vehicle fatality and homicide peak during young adulthood, as do mental health problems, substance abuse, unintentional pregnancies, and […]

You have been working as a nurse in the adult oncology unit for the past year. You have developed a close relationship with many of your patients, but Mr. Newcomb has a special place in your heart. He has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer and has undergone aggressive chemotherapy. Each day his wife has come to the unit to be with her husband. […]

PowerPoint Presentation · Community Assessment · Discuss community and public health challenges to improving health outcomes. · Illustrate an interdisciplinary approach to improve health outcomes of the community. ·  Examine information technology systems used to identify, communicate, and address health concerns of the community. · Examine evidence-based practices associated with improving outcomes in community and public health. · Illustrate the impact that barriers to healthcare access and challenges to improve health […]

  Remember to submit your work following the file naming convention FirstInitial.LastName_M01.docx. For example, J.Smith_M01.docx. Remember that it is not necessary to manually type in the file extension; it will automatically append. Start by reading and following these instructions: Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended […]