This week is another blended week. In the developed countries of the world, we are living longer than at any time in history. While this is definitely a plus for those of use in our later years, it also has resulted in more of those individuals over fifty living longer with chronic medical conditions. How … Read more
View the TED Talk “Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are”Links to an external site. by Amy Cuddy (TEDGlobal, 2012). In light of her talk, your personal experiences, and what you have learned thus far from the course, write a response in which you: State what it is about her talk that strikes you … Read more
View the TED Talk “5 Ways to Listen Better” by Julian Treasure (TEDGlobal, 2011). Next, complete the linked listening assessment. In light of Treasure’s talk, respond to the following questions: What do you find most interesting about the skill of listening? Do you agree with Treasure’s warning about the dangers of losing the ability to … Read more
Coordination of Care Identify the key nursing steps during the Home Visit. Describe the five (5) challenges you may encounter as a Community/Public Health Nurse assisting caregivers (family/significant others) with their additional responsibilities and burdens of caring for a loved one. Select two (2) of the challenges in number 2 above and provide evidence-based interventions … Read more
In your response posts to at least two other peers’ initial posts, respond to the following: Compare and contrast your thoughts on the legal and compliance implications identified by your peers. Explain one additional measure for preventing such actions that your peer did not discuss in their initial post. Why do you feel it is … Read more
Imagine that a hospital in the United States has recruited a billing specialist who reports to the manager of the billing department. The responsibility of the billing specialist is to ensure compliance with billing policies and procedures. The manager has begun an audit of the department’s adherence to policies and procedures. The audit reveals that … Read more
In your response posts to at least two other peers’ initial posts, choose ones that identified different public health services from the ones you chose and respond to the following: Compare and contrast the similarities and differences between the stakeholders and their roles in the public health services. Identify one other essential key stakeholder or … Read more
In your initial post, introduce yourself to your classmates and explain why you chose to pursue a degree in healthcare. Please describe how you anticipate this course will build on your healthcare background. If you are not currently working in healthcare, discuss instead how you will incorporate what you learn in this course into your … Read more
Every day we encounter the possibility of risks. Some we notice and others go unnoticed. Statistically speaking, the riskiest thing you do is get into your car and drive. Think about some of the daily risks you could potentially encounter in your projects (or just life in general)
First —— The first tip that I read about that would be most helpful for me would be to take time for mindfulness. Using mindfulness techniques can improve and help regulate my emotions. The second tip I found helpful and could use would be to catch myself when I am having a negative thought. It’s … Read more