Nurse preparedness

Select one informatics theory from the areas of Theories, Change Theories, or Human Factors. Discuss how the application of the theory you select can guide the use of technology in advanced practice. What strengths does the theory possess that would make it useful to the DNP-prepared nurse? What weaknesses does the theory present that might…

Racism and Privilege

In many societies certain groups possess more resources and hold more power than other groups. In some of these societies, racial discrimination and racial tension also exist. While members of the societies may openly acknowledge that unequal distribution of power and racism are present in their society, many fail to examine the complex relationships between…

Avoiding Legal Issues

Legal issues in health care include violation of patient privacy laws and regulations, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); issues related to Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement requirements; negligence or malpractice issues; and violation of the employment law for medical staff, independent contractors, and others. Review the following: The health care law…

sociological imagination

The kind of awareness a sociological imagination produces can be unsettling because it forces us to see things we would prefer not to. If forces us to pay attention to the hardships and options other people face.  If we understand how  others’ circumstances differ from our own, we are more likely to be empathetic,  to give them the…

Introduction to Health Research Methods

Create a research question(s) related to your problem statement and then conduct a Literature review. Remember, your study must be a quantitative study so think about that when creating your research question. Conduct background reading of your topic. Select at least 5 peer reviewed research articles (studies) related to your problem statement. Summarize in 1,050 to 1,500 words the…

Research Designs

Use the two faculty-approved articles from Week Three to complete this assignment: Create a comparison matrix that describes the components of the research study. Be sure to include the following in your matrix: Major differences, as it relates to the components, between qualitative and quantitative designs Identify levels of evidence provided by each study and the implications…