1. Explain the main differences between the Traditional Health Care Industry Structure and the Evolving Health Care Industry Structure. 2. Retin-A is a topical ointment originally developed for the treatment of severe cases of acne and related skin disorders. An observed side benefit resulting from the use of this product is its beneficial effect on aging skin. If…
Write a small discussion in only 2 pages of the following questions: How does an organizations strategic plan relate to a decision to purchase information technology such as an electronic health record system? What are the known incentives for implementation of an electronic health record? What is the role of nursing in the development of…
The process involved with selecting the “right” employee will differ depending on the requirements of the job. In addition, the culture and expectations of an organization will have great impact on the structure of the selection process. Where one health care setting might require applicants to participate in group interviews, another might use personality tests….
Strengths-Based Leadership Strengths-Based Leadership The task of leadership is not to put greatness into people, but to elicit it, for the greatness is there already. —John Buchan It can be demoralizing when managers focus primarily on the deficiencies of employees, yet it can sometimes be difficult to see beyond the negatives. Strengths-based leadership is a…
The final project is a presentation for an imaginary technology conference called in order to evaluate the impact of technology on culture. Students will pose questions of cultural concern in regard to new or emerging technologies and answer these questions in a multimedia presentation that uses scholarly research. The project will be completed in stages…
The RN is developing a plan of care for an 86-year-old patient who was admitted after falling at home. The patient is confused to place and time and has a right hip fracture that will be repaired tomorrow. The patient has an intravenous infusion of normal saline infusing at 100mL per hour, and is NPO…
Each advanced care provider role has specific core competencies specific to the specialization. Following are links to websites describing core competencies that are relevant to the South University College of Nursing and Public Health advanced practice role specializations: Indirect Care Provider Roles: Nurse Administrator Nurse Informaticist Nurse Educator Direct Care Provider Roles: NP (Adult, Gerontology,…
Discuss the importance of statistics in epidemiology for Advanced Practice Nursing. In judging risky behavior, which is more informative, relative risk or attributable risk? Think of this in terms of making a decision yourself or advising someone considering engaging in a risky behavior. APA format. 3 references required.
Based on the Self Determination Theory by Deci and Ryan (a) Influences for that theory or theorist (b) Definitions of major concepts (c) Explanation of the theory (theoretical statements and linkages) (d) Areas of advanced nursing practice that use or could use this theory- illustrate with examples
Fish contains beneficial nutrients such as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) that promote healthy brain development in the fetus. However, unfortunately most fish contain mercury. This poses a dilemma for pregnant women because mercury is a toxic metal pollutant that causes neurological and other health problems. The toxicity of inorganic mercury pollution is magnified in the environment…
All health care organizations have complicated budgeting policies and procedures. The more the nurse understands the process, the more effectively they can participate in the process. The budget process usually starts with an interdisciplinary approach. Describe the potential members of the interdisciplinary team for budget development and the role of each individual. What are the…
Individuals with somatic symptom disorders tend to have considerable difficulty with how they experience and appraise their bodily symptoms. The illness and the dysfunctional focus and behavior around the illness can assume a central role in the person’s life. Somatic symptom disorders were originally thought of as “hysterical,” without legitimate medical causation, or as hypochondriasis….