Reflect on how you could achieve each objective through your Practicum Experience.

Nursing homework

Consider the following scenario:

Marcus recalls the beginning of his career, when he started as a nurse at Grand View Hospital. He had heard the organization was soliciting proposals from various companies so they could weigh the pros and cons associated with adopting a new health information technology system. He has been curious about the request for proposal (RFP) process ever since. Now, as he looks forward to new professional opportunities, he would like to ensure that he develops the skills and expertise needed to formulate an RFP.

What are your professional aims? How can you apply what you have learned in your coursework to your practicum setting? How will you leverage your experiences in the practicum to facilitate your development as a nurse leader-manager or informaticist?

In this Discussion, you reflect on your aspirations and consider the transitions that may be required to achieve them. You identify professional development objectives and evaluate opportunities for achieving them through your experiences in the practicum.

  • Think about the professional role changes you have been undergoing or that you may undertake following completion of this MSN program.
  • Review the information related to professional development and role change in the Learning Resources, and conduct additional research as necessary to address any questions or concerns you may have.
  • Consider the following questions:
    • What types of professional positions interest you? Are they significantly different from the types of positions you have held in the past? If so, how?
    • What challenges are you likely to encounter as you transition into a new role?
    • What resources could help you to manage this change? Consider your inner resources (e.g., drawing on previous experiences, stress management), resources available to you through your relationships with others, and institutional supports.
  • Consider how you could use this Practicum Experience to apply what you have learned and enhance or acquire specialization skills and knowledge, regardless of whether you intend to change roles or stay in your current position for the time being.
  • Review the NURS 6600 Course Outcomes listed in the Syllabus. Determine how your experiences in the practicum could help you to achieve one or more of these outcomes.
  • Review the information in the Introduction to the Practicum (in this week’s Practicum area) and the School of Nursing Practicum Manual as necessary to ensure you have a clear understanding of the practicum requirements.
  • Review the suggestions for developing effective learning objectives provided in the Learning Resources.
  • Think of two or three objectives that could help guide your professional development during your practicum. These objectives, referred to as your practicum professional development objectives, must be:
    • Specific
    • Measurable
    • Attainable
    • Results-focused
    • Time-focused
    • Reflective of the higher-order domains of Bloom’s Taxonomy (i.e., Application level and above)
  • Select one or more practicum professional development objectives to focus on for this Discussion. (You may continue to hone these objectives as you work on this week’s Application Assignment.)
  • Reflect on how you could achieve each objective through your Practicum Experience.

By Day 3

Post an explanation of your professional aspirations and how you intend to use the Practicum Experience to promote career change and/or enhance your performance. Describe at least one objective to facilitate your professional growth, and explain the steps you could take to achieve the objective(s) during your Practicum Experience. Support your response with examples from the literature.

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COMPARE AND CONTRAST THE VA HEALTH SYSTEM WITH MEDICARE AND MEDICAID.

Healthcare Programs

Research a local health policy issue that is a hot topic in your state. You can also contact a local county commissioner or state Congressional member in your state to gain insight on the issue or (you may also research local or state government websites or refer to the local news media).

On the basis of your research, answer the following:

  • Discuss the implications of the selected issue on the community as a whole.
  • Who all are affected by the policy?
  • Who are the key stakeholders in the development of the policy? Discuss their individual roles in policy development?
  • Explain the roles of those responsible for implementing the policy.
  • Does federal government play any role in the policy development process and its relationship in terms of funding? If yes, explain.
  • If the federal government is not involved in the policy development process and its relationship in terms of funding, should it be involved? Why or why not?

Research the policy demographics of CHIP in your state. Also examine the adequacy of the CHIP program in your state.

  • In your opinion, if Medicaid was meant to cover families living below the poverty line, then what is the purpose of CHIP?
  • Illustrate the differences and similarities between the two programs?
  • Every state has its own variation of CHIP. What does your state call the program?
  • Who all are covered in CHIP and what are the eligibility requirements?
  • In your state, if CHIP is meant to cover uninsured children, why are there so many uninsured families with children?

In many national healthcare systems, the providers of care are either subsidized or work directly for government-owned facilities. In the United States, the government-operated programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid, contract with providers. The VA, on the other hand operates its own system of hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. Medicare and Medicaid set the rules regarding which services are offered and the amount to be paid for those services.

  • Compare and contrast the VA Health System with Medicare and Medicaid. Describe in detail the similarities and differences.
  • What lessons can the programs learn from each other when looking at administration of services and programs offered by recipients? Discuss the implications in terms of access to care, controlling costs, and ensuring quality care.
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Impact of Market Competition Forces on Health and Medicare Care

Option #1: Impact of Market Competition Forces on Health and Medicare Care Outcomes (Paper)

Antitrust laws and managed care have had a significant influence on market competition in the healthcare industry, yet impediments to a more competitive healthcare market persist.

For this assignment, prepare an economic analysis brief that describes the role and impact of market competition force on healthcare outcomes in the United States or abroad to demonstrate an understanding of Module 6. Discuss and synthesize key elements from at least two recent scholarly articles (found in the CSU-Global Library) that address one of the following points:

  • Determine the performance of the competitive market.
  • Apply economic models, theories, or assumptions.
  • Offer objective methods for attempting to predict future market behavior in response to events, trends, and cycles.
  • Assess economic policy recommendations for healthcare stakeholders.

Your analysis should be thoughtful and thorough, well written, and formatted accordingly:

  • Title page
  • Introduction – What is the topic, why is it important, and what are the objectives of your brief?
  • Body – What are the key elements of the scholarly articles that support the objectives of your brief? What economic models or concepts apply?
  • Conclusion – What are the future implications, policy recommendations, etc.?
  • Reference page

Your paper should be 3 to 4 pages in length

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DESCRIBE THE RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUE.

Prompt: To begin, review the final project research study, “Salmonella in the Caribbean.” Then, address the following critical elements in your short paper: 

II. Health Issue: In this section of your final project, you will analyze the health issue in focus in the research study.  A. Describe the risk factors associated with the public health issue. Support your description with evidence from the research study and your independent research.  B. Describe the mode of transmission of the public health issue. Support your description with evidence from the research study and your independent research.  C. Determine the incidence and prevalence of the health issue using the data from the research study to perform the appropriate calculations. Tip: Use the data in Table 1 of the final project research study to calculate the incidence of the Total of Serotypes. Also, use the incidence to help you determine the prevalence of the disease.  D. Determine the mortality rate of the health issue using the data from the research study to perform the appropriate calculations.  E. Interpret the odds ratio to determine the strength of association between the potential sources of exposure and the disease. Tip: Use the data in Table 2 of the final project research study to calculate the odds ratio. One to two pages

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Describe the patient’s presenting problem focusing on the pathophysiological issues.

Formative Assessment Task 1= 40%, 1500 words (due week 4) Due Date – 08-Nov-2018
Students are required to submit a critical discussion paper related to the nursing management of Mr Ferguson’s
case study below:
The critical discussion paper should address the following issues:
1. Describe the patient’s presenting problem focusing on the pathophysiological issues.
2. Review and use of literature to explain the pharmacokinetics of the prescribed medications and their indications.
3. Discuss the nursing management appropriate for the patient including management of the adverse effects of the medication(s) using evidence-based literature.
4. Describe in detail the information you would share with the patient and how you will educate the patient about the interactions and long term effects of the medications prescribed in the ED?
Mr Ferguson is a 76 year old male who presented to your emergency department at 0800hrs complaining of a 2/24 history of chest heaviness. He has self administered x2 sprays of his glyceryl trinitrate pump spray totaling 800mcg with minimal relief. On arrival to your allocated bed Mr Ferguson appears pale, diaphoretic & short of breath.
Regular Medications Medications Prescribed Administered in ED
Aspirin 100mg PO, OD Aspirin 300mg Po
Metoprolol 50mg PO, OD Morphine sulphate IV 2.5mg administered on four (4) occasions PRN
Rosuvastatin 10mg, PO, OD Low molecular weight (LMW) heparin infusion
glyceryl trinitrate pump spray- PRN Fentanyl 50mcg IV, x2 STAT doses
Vitals Signs
Blood pressure 172/86
Heart rate 103bpm, irregular
Spo2 97% RA
Respiratory rate 24b/min
Temperature 36.8C tympanic
Glasgow Coma Scale 15/15 – E4V5M6
AMPLE
A llergies: Amiodarone
M edications: as stated above
P ast medical history: Angina
Non ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) (1998 & 2006) Hypertension
Hypercholesterolemia
Last time the patient ate and drank: toast and tea at 0630hrs
E vents preceding admission: chest heaviness 2/24
Table 1: Marking guide Formative Assessment Task – 40%
Criteria Available mark % Awarded mark % Comments
Introduction and conclusion
A clear introduction outlining the purpose
of the paper 5
Content
a. A very clear description of the
health issue, prescribed
medication, Drug interaction
and long term effect.
b. A clear presentation of
management plans from the
literature 5 5
Application of pharmacology to practice
a. Knowledge of pharmacokinetics and
management plan to prevent the
adverse events.
b. Evaluations of the therapeutic
management plans presented in the
literature.
5 5
Quality of Presentation/Writing
a. Logical and sequential arrangement
of arguments and discussions
based on literature findings
b. Grammar, syntax, expression,
spelling, style, presentation &
legibility 5 5
APA Referencing
a. Citations where appropriate
b. Accuracy of bibliographic details 2.5 2.5
Subtotal 40

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Case Report: Application of Theory Instructions

Tutor MUST have a good command of the English language

Directions must be followed precisely

Please review the attached Rubric

Details:

 

In this assignment, learners are required to write a case report addressing the personal knowledge and skills gained in this course and potentially solving an identified practice problem.

General Guidelines:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

  • This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
  • Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center. This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research  sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the  directions in the Student Success Center.

Directions:

Construct a 2,500-3,000-word (approximately 10-12 pages) case report that includes a problem or situation consistent with a DNP area of practice.

Requirements:

  1. Use a minimum of any two theories discussed in the course to develop the case report.
  2. Apply one or more theories to describe understanding of the problem or situation of focus.
  3. Apply one or more theories to the recommended intervention or solution being proposed.
  4. Develop the case report across the entire scenario from the identified clinical or health care problem through proposing an intervention, implementation, and evaluation using an appropriate research instrument.
  5. Describe the evaluation of the selected research instrument in the case report.
  6. Lastly, explain in full the tenets, rationale for selection (empirical evidence), and clear application using the language of the theory within the case report.

In addition, your case report must include the following:

  1. Introduction with a problem statement.
  2. Brief literature review.
  3. Description of the case/situation/conditions explained from a theoretical perspective.
  4. Discussion that includes a detailed explanation of the synthesized literature findings.
  5. Summary of the case.
  6. Proposed solutions to remedy gaps, inefficiencies, or other issues from a theoretical approach.
  7. Identification of a research instrument to evaluate the proposed solution along with a description of how the instrument could be evaluated.
  8. Conclusion.
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Informatics assists nursing in many ways. Being able to support a discussion and explain how technology impacts the issue gives the nurse a broader understanding of how technology can be used in their practice.

Question Description

Informatics assists nursing in many ways. Being able to support a discussion and explain how technology impacts the issue gives the nurse a broader understanding of how technology can be used in their practice.

Tasks:

The stone is a unit of mass that is still sometimes used in the British Isles as an expression of human weight. A stone is equal to 14 pounds (about 6.35 kilograms). Argue for the international use of kilograms as a measure of human weight. What are the advantages to the unified system? What are the disadvantages? Who might be resistant? Why and/or how does technology impact this issue? Take this position, answer these questions, and support your decision.

In a minimum of 200 words, post your response to the following:

  • Discuss the advantages of a unified system.
  • Describe advantages and disadvantages of a unified system.
  • Explain who may be resistant to a unified system.
  • Discuss the stance you take on the issue and how/why technology impacts it.

Consider sharing your own experiences and interpretation of the research. Support your findings with examples and scholarly references. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

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Religious Buildings

se the template provided to prepare a report that details similarities and differences between religious buildings: A Greek temple, a Roman temple, an Early Christian church, and a Byzantine church. Follow these instructions to complete the assignment:

  1. Download the Word document worksheet for completing this assignment here.
  2. Complete Part 1, Comparison Chart:
    1. From the list of examples provided in the worksheet, choose one example from each: A Greek temple, a Roman temple, an Early Christian church, and a Byzantine church.
    2. Carefully examine each building and read about it in your textbook, course lectures, and through reliable internet resources.
    3. Then, note in the chart the visual characteristics for each type of religious building that are similar and different.
  3. Complete Part 2, Historical and Social Context: In a paragraph of at least 8-10 sentences, highlight key similarities and differences between the four structures, and any social, historical, religious, and/or political factors that may have contributed to these similarities and differences. Explain the use and function of each structure, and provide any additional details that help us understand its full meaning.
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Managed Care

Using the Internet, research on a series of topics that will help you understand the current issues regarding managed care. You can use keywords, such as (but not limited to) managed care, current trends and issues in managed care, pharmacy benefit management, or utilization management. Like many other aspects of health care, managed care is continually changing and evolving to meet current consumer and market demands. The following topics:

Pharmacy benefit management

Utilization management

Use the following guidelines for developing your essay:

Select  at least two articles for each topic, and write a review for each source  of information.

Present a summary for each topic tying together the information learned about that topic.

Describe  and evaluate the market forces, current trends, and changes in drug benefit programs over the last fifteen years.

Discuss basic approaches and techniques used in utilization management.

Analyze the future of utilization management approaches. How might they change and why?

Justify your ideas and responses by using appropriate examples and references from reputable and scholarly texts, websites, and other references.

Based on your research, summarize your findings on the selected topics and compile your observations in a 5 page Microsoft Word document.

Support your responses with examples.

Cite any sources in APA format 

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The United States is presently confronting a nursing shortage which is likely to get worse in the future. The shortage is compelled by amount of reasons linked to the employment and maintenance of nurses

Health Economic Tools and Concept

HCS/522
Economic Tools and Concept

The United States is presently confronting a nursing shortage which is likely to get worse in the future. The shortage is compelled by amount of reasons linked to the employment and maintenance of nurses. Less young females going into nursing schools as professional prospects in other areas have stretched. Countless eligible candidates are denied admission due to a scarcity of nursing instructors at schools. The student will present economic tools and concepts pertaining to health care issues (nursing shortage); the student will use marginal analysis and supply and demand curve to assess the issue of nursing shortage as it relates to health care. These tools are designed to explore and evaluate the nursing shortage. Registered nurses are the major set of health care specialists in America and Worldwide. It is important to understand the effects that a nursing shortage has on the economy and the health care system.

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