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…
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…
In a 1000-1,250 word essay, summarize the study, explain the ways in which the findings might be used in nursing practice, and address ethical considerations associated with the conduct of the study. Refer to the resource “Research Critique Guidelines” for suggested headings and content for your paper. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found…
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…
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…
As a team, choose and read one research article from the list found in Required Reading under Team Assignment Articles. Each team member will break down the research article using the matrix table. As a team, come back together as a team and formulate a 500- to 750-word summary of the team’s opinions on the strengths, weaknesses, and application of the findings to health…
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…
News events such as the 2015 Paris attacks, armed conflicts such as the Syrian civil war, and enduring fear of Arabs and Muslims has led to a great deal of discrimination and prejudice for people within the Arab diaspora throughout the world. In the U.S., this prejudice often has roots in the fear of terrorism…
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…
Conduct a Statistical analysis on one of the data sets provided or use your own data set. The sample data sets are for the following areas: Hospital Length of Stay (LOS): A hospital administrator is attempting reduce the length of stay in the inpatient setting at four of the systems hospitals. Each hospital leadership team has…
Write a 500- to 750-word summary outlining the benefits of writing and publishing results of health care research. Describe at least three benefits of publishing. How does published research affect the health care industry? Support your paper with at least 3 references (they do not have to be peer reviewed). Click the Assignment Files tab to submit…
Write a 700- to 1,050-word short paper on the importance of health care research in current times. Include your views on health care research and why your feel it is important as it relates to one of the concepts outlined below (that is, pick one bullet from the below list as the topic for your paper):…
