Entries by Alex

Understanding The Health Care System

Understanding The Health Care System As the United States Embarks on health care reform, policy makers speak of using a variety of levers to control the health care system and its accelerating costs. These levers include a variety of regulations that are enforced through surveys, certifications, payments, and penalties. However, these mechanical approaches often lead […]

Quality Improvement Proposal

Quality Improvement Proposal Identify a quality improvement opportunity in your organization or practice. In a 1,250-1,500 word paper, describe the problem or issue and propose a quality improvement initiative based on evidence-based practice. Apply “The Road to Evidence-Based Practice” process, illustrated in Chapter 4 of your textbook, to create your proposal. Include the following: Quality […]

Evidence-Based Practice

Evidence-Based Practice Write a fully developed and detailed APA essay addressing each of the following points/questions. There is no required word count; be sure to completely answer all the questions for each question in detail. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are […]

Case Study: Healing and Autonomy

Case Study: Healing and Autonomy This assignment will incorporate a common practical tool in helping clinicians begin to ethically analyze a case. Organizing the data in this way will help you apply the four principles and four boxes approach. Based on the “Case Study: Healing and Autonomy” and other required topic study materials, you will […]

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders Use the comprehensive Rubric for this Assgn Assignment: Study Guide Forum Abnormal brain development or damage at an early age can lead to neurodevelopmental disorders. Within this group of disorders, some are resolvable with appropriate and timely interventions, either pharmacological or nonpharmacological, while other disorders are chronic and need to be managed throughout the […]

Role of the Nurse and Scope of Practice

Role of the Nurse and Scope of Practice Title of Assignment Professional Identity of the Nurse: Role of the Nurse and Scope of Practice Purpose of Assignment: According to Larson, Brady, Engelmann, Perkins, and Shultz (2013), “the development of professional identity is a continuous process that begins with admission to the nursing program and evolves […]

Discussion: Developing a Culture of Evidence-Based Practice

Discussion: Developing a Culture of Evidence-Based Practice As your EBP skills grow, you may be called upon to share your expertise with others. While EBP practice is often conducted with unique outcomes in mind, EBP practitioners who share their results can both add to the general body of knowledge and serve as an advocate for […]

Ethical Health Improvement Plan

Ethical Health Improvement Plan Abstract Background The limited integration of ethics in nutrition-related public health policies and interventions is one major concern for those who have the task of implementing them. Ethical challenges that are overlooked during the development of such interventions could raise serious ethical issues during their implementation and even after. As a […]

Benchmark – Community Teaching Plan

Benchmark – Community Teaching Plan The benchmark assesses the following competencies: 3.3 Provide individualized education to diverse patient populations in a variety of health care settings. The RN to BSN program at Grand Canyon University meets the requirements for clinical competencies as defined by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the American Association […]

Health Organization Evaluation

Health Organization Evaluation Research a health care organization or network that spans several states with in the United States (United Healthcare, Vanguard, Banner Health, etc.). Assess the readiness of the health care organization or network you chose in regard to meeting the health care needs of citizens in the next decade. Prepare a 1,000-1,250 word […]