Assignments

Imagine that you are a health policy analyst for a state that has not elected to expand Medicaid as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). You have just been notified that the state leaders have agreed to reconsider their decision during an upcoming session. Go to the Kaiser Family Foundation Website, at www.kff.org, and…

According to the Department of Health and Human Services (2002), the nation’s capacity to respond to bioterrorism depends largely on the ability of clinicians and public health officials to detect, manage, and effectively communicate in advance of and during a bioterrorism event. Prepare a narrated presentation, using PowerPoint or other similar software, detailing a bioterrorism-related…

Instructions: A major skill that is learned in this course is how to critically read and critique nursing research articles. The purpose for critiquing an article is to critically evaluate the research process followed by the author(s) of the assigned article. This is an information-intensive, time-intensive process that is not learned overnight. To demonstrate your…

Explain what the author means by the statement that “Every manager is an HR manager”. Do you agree? Give examples to support your point of view. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7. Initial post should be 150-250 words in length. Please cite at least one scholarly reference in addition…

1.- What are medullary cavity and hard bone? 2.- What is a bone marking? Please name and describe 3 of them. 3.- Please name the parts of a vertebra. 4.- Please describe endochondral osteogenesis. 5.- Hard or compact bone is mostly seen in which part of a flat bone, and what is its function?

In 150–250 words, what are the goals of employee selection? Compare and contrast two selection methods and how these selection methods impact the achievement of organizational objectives? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7. Please cite at least one scholarly reference in addition to the course text to support your…

Consider the cost of benefits in major organizations. What impact do benefit offerings have on marketplace competitiveness and the ability to attract and keep quality employees? Do you think pay is the primary motivating factor for most job applicants and existing employees? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7. Initial…

Evidence-based practice (EBP) refers to making decisions about patient care that are based on the best evidence produced by well-designed clinical research. Numerous studies have suggested evidence-based care of patients can reduce patient complications and decrease healthcare costs by as much as 30%. Obstacles to incorporating changes, such as those consistent with EBP, are present…

In 150-250 words, how has technology fostered new cost-effective virtual methods of training? In your view, how must training programs continue to evolve in order to do more with diminished financial resources? Please cite at least one scholarly reference in addition to the course text to support your response. Respond to at least two of…

Your 1 page paper should include adhere to APA formatting and references/ citations for the article.   Croke, E. (2006). Nursing malpractice: determining liability elements for negligent acts. Journal of Legal Nurse Consulting, 17(3), 3. Link: Nursing malpractice: determining liability elements for negligent acts Essay Prompt: Identify primary problems that led to the malpractice suits (Croke,…

Consider an organizational change you may have experienced in your work, church, or school. Using the model assigned to you, discuss the associated steps of your model in regard to your particular change and apply it to your personal example. Include the metaphor associated with your model and explain the meaning of that metaphor.

What can you do to develop your individual power base? This week, you have heard and read about several types and sources of power. For this Assignment, consider your goals and how enhancing your own power may help you to achieve them. To Prepare Reflect on your personal current sense of power within your organization…