Nurs

     We believe the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has had a favorable influence on healthcare outcomes and prices, as has been discussed. Medicaid expansion under the ACA was a significant step in the right direction since it allowed low-income people who did not qualify for Medicaid but could not afford private insurance to access … Read more

 In 2010, the Affordable Care Act opens up the 45-year-old Medicare program to the biggest changes since its inception. Discuss the components of the Affordable Care Act that you think will have a positive effect on improving health care outcomes and decreasing costs. 

  Create a 5- or 6-slide narrated PowerPoint that presents a comprehensive plan to implement changes you propose.  Your narrated presentation should be 5–6 minutes in length. Your Change Implementation and Management Plan should include the following: An executive summary of the issues that are currently affecting your organization/workplace (This can include the work you … Read more

 Identify 3 “aha’s” as you have progressed through the program. What are your thoughts now regarding the role of the professional nurse? How will your integrate related cultural and/or spiritual aspects into your role as a professional nurse? Remember to include both a citation and a reference to receive credit for the initial post!

  Research and identify a current article on Nursing Administration, another current article on Nursing Education, and a third current article on the Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) that focuses on future trends and opportunities facing each area. Cite and reference all sources to receive credit. For each article summarize what you learned or surprised you … Read more

  What does your resume say about you? How important are professional organizations to you? Identify cultural or spiritual considerations related to your chosen professional organization

   Review the national healthcare issues/stressors presented in the Resources and reflect on the national healthcare issue/stressor you selected for study. Identify and review two additional scholarly resources (not included in the Resources for this module) that focus on change strategies implemented by healthcare organizations to address your selected national healthcare issue/stressor. Describe the national … Read more

  Review practice agreements in your state. FLorida  Identify whether your state requires physician collaboration or supervision for nurse practitioners, and if so, what those requirements are. Research the following: How do you get certified and licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in your state? What is the application process for certification in … Read more

AGENDA COMPARISON GRID AND FACT SHEET It may seem to you that healthcare has been a national topic of debate among political leaders for as long as you can remember. Healthcare has been a policy item and a topic of debate not only in recent times but as far back as the administration of the … Read more