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Identify the purpose of analysis, the targeted level of policy (i.e., clinical practice, health care systems, or public/social health) & significance of topic.

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 7-10 pages long excluding title page and reference pages. Paper must be organized according to the guidelines […]

According to the textbook, nurses in various settings are adopting a research-based (or evidence-based) practice that incorporates research findings into their decisions and interaction with clients. How do you see this being applied in your workplace?

According to the textbook, nurses in various settings are adopting a research-based (or evidence-based) practice that incorporates research findings into their decisions and interaction with clients. How do you see this being applied in your workplace?

. Explain how the American Cancer Society might provide education and support. What ACS services would you recommend and why?

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Together with its supporters, ACS is committed to helping people stay well and get well by finding cures and by fighting back.Critical Thinking Questions: Imagine that a family friend or colleague has just been […]

What advantages or disadvantages do you see in using both types of methods in a nursing study? Support your answer with current evidence-based literature.

The theoretical foundations of qualitative and quantitative methods are very different, but many researchers believe both methods should be used in the research study to increase validity and reliability. What advantages or disadvantages do you see in using both types of methods in a nursing study? Support your answer with current evidence-based literature.

What advantages or disadvantages do you see in using both types of methods in a nursing study? Support your answer with current evidence-based literature.

The theoretical foundations of qualitative and quantitative methods are very different, but many researchers believe both methods should be used in the research study to increase validity and reliability. What advantages or disadvantages do you see in using both types of methods in a nursing study? Support your answer with current evidence-based literature.

What are a couple of ways that may be in the gray area as far as things we have all done, that is not necessarily outside our scope of practice, but is not generally within it either?  

 We have discussed the role of the RN, and how he/she has to preform within his/her scope of practice in order to do a new procedures. What are a couple of ways that may be in the gray area as far as things we have all done, that is not necessarily outside our scope of practice, […]

Why did CMS become more involved in the reimbursement component of health care? How does this involvement impact health care organizations?

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has taken on a more visible role in health care. A great deal of change has transpired to improve patient safety and implementation of additional quality metrics. The new health care reform has begun to change the fees/structure of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement for health care services. […]

Describe advance practice roles and management strategies that affect change at the community level.

Research and prepare a community-level strategic plan that addresses a key public health issue. Potential topics may include: •      Using prenatal and infancy home visits to prevent child abuse and neglect •      Preventing falls in the elderly •      Reducing population salt intake (I will prefer this).******* •      Reducing tobacco use among adults •      Preventing risky sexual behavior among youth […]