Schooling Guides

Use the practice problem and a qualitative, peer-reviewed research article you identified in the Topic 1 assignment to complete this assignment. In a 1000-1250 word essay, summarize the study, explain the ways in which the findings might … 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 APA ...

NRS 433 Topic 1 DQ 2 Nursing research is used to study a dilemma or a problem in nursing. Examine a problem you have seen in nursing. Provide an overview of the problem and discuss why the problem should be studied. Provide rational and support for your answer.

NRS 433V Topic 1 DQ 1 Describe the difference between a nursing practice problem and a medical practice problem. Provide one example of each. Discuss why is it important to ensure your PICOT is based on a nursing practice problem.

The first step of the EBP process is to develop a question from the nursing practice problem of interest. Select a practice problem of interest to use as the focus of your research. Start with the patient and identify the clinical problems or issues that arise from clinical care. Following the PICOT format, write a PICOT statement in your selected practice problem area of interest, which is applicable to your proposed capstone project. The PICOT statement will provide a framework for your capst...

Week 5 Discussion 1 Discuss how professional nursing organizations support the field of nursing and how they advocate for nursing practice. Explain the value professional nursing organizations have in advocacy and activism related to patient care. Week 5 Discussion 2 Discuss the importance of advocacy as it pertains to patient care. What is the nurse's role in patient advocacy? Describe a situation in which you were involved with patient advocacy. Explain what the advocacy accomplished...

Week 4 Discussion 1 Outline the process for the development of nursing standards of practice for your state, including discussion of the entities involved in developing the standards of practice and how the standards of practice influence the nursing process for your areas of specialty. Week 4 Discussion 2 Outline the concept of professional accountability as it pertains to nursing. Provide examples of how a nurse demonstrates professional accountability in clinical expertise, the nursing...

Week 3 Discussion 1 How has nursing practice evolved over time? Discuss the key leaders and historical events that have influenced the advancement of nursing, nursing education, and nursing roles that are now part of the contemporary nursing profession. Week 3 Discussion 2 Discuss the difference between a nursing conceptual model and a nursing theory. Select a nursing theory and provide a concise summary of it. Provide an example in nursing practice where the nursing theory you selected wou...

Week 2 Discussion 1 Define critical thinking and evidence-based practice. Discuss what critical thinking in nursing practice entails and explain why it is important. Discuss the role of critical thinking and evidence-based practice as they relate to patient outcomes. Week 2 Discussion 2 Describe how the nursing profession is viewed by the general public. Discuss factors that influence the public's perception of nursing? Describe ways to educate the general public on the professional nu...

Week 1 Discussion 1 Discuss why you have decided to complete your BSN at this time, and the concerns you have about completing your baccalaureate degree. Based on the readings in the course materials, what strategies can you implement to be a successful student? Week 1 Discussion2 List three examples of plagiarism and discuss how plagiarizing as a student affects the integrity of a baccalaureate degree, the public perception of the nursing profession, and evidence-based practice. Describe t...

Examine the importance of professional associations in nursing. Choose a professional nursing organization that relates to your specialty area, or a specialty area in which you are interested. In a 750-1,000 word paper, provide a detailed overview the organization and its advantages for members. Include the following: 1. Describe the organization and its significance to nurses in the specialty area. Include its purpose, mission, and vision. Describe the overall benefits, or “perks,” of bein...

Review the Institute of Medicine’s 2010 report “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.” Write a 750-1,000 word paper discussing the influence of the IOM report on nursing practice. Include the following: 1. Summarize the four messages outlined in the IOM report and explain why these are significant to nursing practice. 2. Discuss the direct influence the IOM report has on nursing education and nursing leadership. Describe the benefits and opportunities for BSN-prepared ...

NRS-430V Contemporary Nursing Practice: The field of nursing has changed over time. In a 750-1,000 word paper, discuss nursing practice today by addressing the following: 1) Explain how nursing practice has changed over time and how this evolution has changed the scope of practice and the approach to treating the individual. 2) Compare and contrast the differentiated practice competencies between an associate and baccalaureate education in nursing. Explain how scope of practice changes between...

Table of Contents 1.) Did Dr. Archer breach her fiduciary duty to the Thomases? 1 2.) Did the promise create an enforceable contract? 2 3.) Should the promise be enforced through the doctrine of promissory estoppel? 3 4.) What other issues from an administrative or Legal perspective be considered here? 4 Conclusion 4

HLT 520 Topic 3 DQ 1 If a physician develops a history of disruptive behavior, belittling staff, cursing at coworkers, and being rude and curt to patients, what are the responsibilities of the medical staff, the hospital, and the other professionals involved? Why do you believe that so many staff may be reluctant to report a poorly behaving physician?

HLT 520 Topic 3 DQ 2 What do you see as the pros and cons of obtaining fair market value analyses on the compensation paid to physicians, especially when the market rates are benchmarked against national standards? How could this information be used in negotiating rates with physicians?

Table of Contents Introduction 1 Hospital Administration 2 Scenario 3 EMTALA Analysis 3 Conclusion 4 Reference 4

HLT 520 Topic 4 DQ 1 Discuss your opinion of the Stark laws, what they are designed to do, the impact of the exceptions, and whether you think they are successful in preventing unethical behavior.

HLT 520 Topic 4 Discussion Question 2 What kinds of fraudulent or abusive behavior relating to health care services can occur in hospital operations? How does the role of the compliance committee help to monitor and prevent these?

Table of Contents Case 1: Oscar Insurance Company of Florida and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida 2 A Brief Overview of the Particulars of the Case 2 The impact of the case on the law and powerbrokers 2 Concerns regarding the case in the role of a health care leader. 2 Case 2: U.S et al. V Aetna, Inc. & Humana, Inc. 3 A brief overview of the particulars of the case 3 The impact of the case on the law and powerbrokers 4 Concerns Regarding the Case in the Role of a Health Care Leader ...

HLT 520 Topic 5 Discussion Question 1 You are a hospital administrator, and you receive a call from a colleague at another hospital. Your colleague, who is a friend, informs you that he has received a demand for a stipend from the ophthalmologists who take ED calls at his hospital, and they want a sizeable raise. He asks you what you pay for that type of call, and suggests that you could both benefit by coming up with a standard rate of pay over which neither of you will go in response to phy...