NRS 440VN (NRS440VN)

Topic 4 DQ 2 NRS-440VN Trends and Issues in Today's HealthCare Research legislation that has occurred within the last 5 years at the state or federal level as a result of nurse advocacy. Describe the legislation and what was accomplished. What additional steps need to be taken to continue advocacy for this issue?

Topic 1 DQ 2 Explain how health care reform has helped shift the focus from a disease-oriented health care system to one of wellness and prevention. Discuss ways in which health care will continue this trend and explain the role of nursing in supporting and facilitating this shift. In replies to peers, provide an example of wellness and prevention initiatives your organization or specialty area has in place.

Topic 1 DQ 1 Discuss the events that have contributed (or will continue to contribute) to the nursing shortage, or that contribute to a shortage in a region or specialty. Discuss at least one way that the nursing profession is currently working toward a resolution of this problem. In replies to peers, offer different examples of how the nursing shortage has been addressed in your state, community, or specialty area.

NRS 440 Topic 5 DQ 1: Nurse In Formal Leadership Position Discussaformalrolewhereanurseisinapositionofleadership.Outlinetheessentialresponsibilitiesof thatroleandtheeducationalpreparationrequired.Explainwhatleadershiptraits,styles,orqualitiesare required to be successful in this role andwhy.

NRS 440 Topic 5 DQ 2: Advocacy Theinfluenceofleadershipcanbefar-reachinginpracticeandimprovingpatientoutcomesevenwhen notinaformalrole.Describeadvocacystrategiesthatyoucanuseasaleadertocreatepositivechange inyourcurrentworkplace.Inresponsetopeers,describeatimewhenyouprovidedleadershipandthe outcome. Was there anything that you would dodifferently?

Topic 4 DQ 1 NRS-440VNTrends and Issues in Today's HealthCare Choose a legislator on the state or federal level who is also a nurse and discuss the importance of the legislator/nurse's role as advocate for improving health care delivery. What specific bills has the legislator/nurse sponsored or supported that have influenced health care.

Topic 3 DQ 2 Description Discuss the difference between a DNP and a PhD in nursing. Discuss which of these you would choose to pursue if you decide to continue your education to the doctoral level and explain why.

Topic 3 DQ 1 Description Discuss the correlation between nursing education and positive patient outcomes. Include current research that links patient safety outcomes to advanced degrees in nursing. Based on some real-life experiences, explain whether you agree or disagree with this research.

NRS 440VN Topic 4 Assignment; Advocacy Through Legislation

NRS 440VN Topic 1 Assignment; IOM Future of Nursing Report and Nursing (v2)