Nur 508 dq - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Details This course utilizes health care policy as a framework to analyze how health is defined and health care is designed and delivered in the United States and around the world. Emphasis is placed on issues of cost, quality, access, disparities, and finance. The various roles of the master’s prepared nurse in the health care system are explored. Prerequisite: NUR 504. Credit Hours 4.0 PreRequisites NUR-504 coRequisites Course Add-Ons Additional Material Textbook Advanced Practice N...

NUR 508 Week 6 Discussion Question 1 Debate the question: "Is health care a basic right in the United States?" Answer this question through the lens of your role as RN. Support your response utilizing ethical theories and principles. Respond to two other classmates using respectful communication and solid reasoning. Support your response with appropriate references.

NUR 508 Week 1 Discussion Question 2 What are the major causes of disease and death in the 21st century (e.g. , chronic illnesses, communicable diseases, etc.) that continue to effect U.S. citizens in spite of the achievements in the public health in the past century? What have been some of the strategies implemented to combat these illnesses on the local and national levels? Have they been successful? Include reference citations where appropriate.

NUR 508 Week 5 Discussion Question 2 Review the CMS.gov 30-Day Mortality and Readmission Data website. Review at least two local hospitals and see how they compare to state and national benchmarks. How and why may a consumer or a health care professional use this data to make decision about their next hospitalization? Will reporting this data have an impact on hospitals bottom line in addition to financial penalties from CMS? Give at least two examples of how this data may be used and what type...

NUR 508 Week 4 Discussion Question 1 Debate the efficacies of public versus private-based quality initiatives. What roles do each play in the quality of U.S. health care? How would the elimination of one aspect affect the other? Respond to two other classmates and counter their answer, citing references as appropriate.

NUR 508 Week 7 Discussion Question 2 What is the role of a religious ethic in public policy today? Should a religious ethic or theistic worldview take priority over that of others? How can religious policy decision makers remain true to their personal values while respecting the views of individuals with differing cultural and spiritual beliefs? Respond to two other classmates and cite references as appropriate.

NUR 508 Week 8 Discussion Question 2 Select a professional or specialty nursing association. What impact has this organization had on health care legislation in the past 2 years? Respond to two other classmates and support your answer with appropriate references and specific examples.

NUR 508 Week 1 Discussion Question 1 What were the major causes of the U.S. mortality in the last 100 years, and what public health measures most contributed to improvements in the health of nation? Include at least two source citations from the readings and/or additional sources to support your answer.

NUR 508 Week 4 Discussion Question 2 After reading the Kaiser Family Foundation summary on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, state why or why not you believe the act should remain in law, or which pieces should be reversed. Then describe two pieces of the act that you were unaware was part of the act and how that may affect you as a citizen.

NUR 508 Week 5 Discussion Question 1 What are the eligibility requirements and coverage of Medicaid for the categories of low-income adults, pregnant women, and the aging/blind/ disabled in the state where you live? Do you consider the eligibility requirements reasonable or restrictive? Do you consider the coverage reasonable or liberal? What are the benefits and drawbacks to keeping these populations insured through Medicaid? Consider both direct and indirect factors.