As healthcare organizations become more complex and our focus on the patient experience expands, nurses are leading and participating in evidence-based practice (EBP) projects and quality improvement (QI) initiatives with the goal of improving patient outcomes. 1) In what ways is EBP applied where you work in the hospital or where you do clinicals in … Read more
The United States and other countries are experiencing nursing shortages. To help ease the shortage, many resources are spent on recruiting foreign nurses. 1) What are the reasons for these shortages? If the United States and other industrial nations put their resources into increasing nurse retention, would the need to recruit foreign nurses decrease? Why … Read more
Discussion Question: Discuss in detail the use of (1) mandatory sentences, (2) sex offenders sentences, (3) use of the death penalty, (4) drug courts, and (5) sentencing disparities Is there racial discrimination in your justice system? Describe why and its relation to the prior listed items.
Watch the case scenario and write a reflection that addresses the following questions: 1. What does the term “understaffing” or “short-staffing” mean? 2. What is the ICU nurse–patient ratio in the state (Texas) you live in? 3. List three or more issues identified in the case study video. 4. Describe at least two strategies the … Read more
Discuss discharge resources that are available for chronic cardiorespiratory issues to support patient independence and prevent readmission. Explain how readmission affects reimbursement. What implications does readmission have on the hospital and on the patient?
After you view the case study video, respond to the following: What is the role of the nurse? List two actions (interventions) you would have done differently in this scenario with rationales. What is the role of the family? Clearly relate the Nursing Code of Ethics to the case study scenario.
Discuss how professional nursing organizations support the field of nursing and how they advocate for nursing practice. Explain the value professional nursing organizations have in advocacy and activism related to patient care. Choose a professional nursing organization that relates to your specialty area of interest. Discuss how this organization keeps its members informed of health … Read more
As you prepare to transition from an academic student to a newly graduated nurse in clinical practice, consider the following: 1) What two provisions in the ANA’s Code of Ethics for Nurses may help you in this transition? 2) Expand on your chosen provisions and describe how adopting them into your clinical practice will help … Read more
Review the given case study and address the following: Summary of case study What is your differential diagnosis? Why did you make this diagnosis decision? What is your treatment plan? What evidence-based research can you provide to support your decision (choice for differential diagnosis and plan/intervention)? What resources did you use to meet your … Read more
This assignment assesses your ability to “Gather, Evaluate, and Use” consumer information from the Internet. In keeping with the objectives of this course, this assignment allows you to explore economics, current situations, policy ramifications, and the associated public discussions aimed at the average consumer regarding health care in the United States. For this Assignment, … Read more