The Role of the RN/APRN in Policy Evaluation

  

Some nurses may be hesitant to get involved with policy evaluation. The preference may be to focus on the care and well-being of their patients; some nurses may feel ill-equipped to enter the realm of policy and political activities. However, as you have examined previously, who better to advocate for patients and effective programs and polices than nurses? Already patient advocates in interactions with doctors and leadership, why not with government and regulatory agencies?

In this Discussion, you will reflect on the role of professional nurses in policy evaluation.

To Prepare:

  • In the Module 4 Discussion, you considered how      professional nurses can become involved in policy-making.
  • Review the Resources and reflect on the role of      professional nurses in policy evaluation.

Resources attached and following

https://www.nursingoutlook.org/article/S0029-6554(18)30061-7/fulltext

By Day 3 of Week 9

Post an explanation of at least two opportunities that currently exist for RNs and APRNs to actively participate in policy review. Explain some of the challenges that these opportunities may present and describe how you might overcome these challenges. Finally, recommend two strategies you might make to better advocate for or communicate the existence of these opportunities. Be specific and provide examples.

300-350 word with in text citations with at least 3 references from professional sources

Research Article

Choose a nursing theory and research an article that includes a nursing theory and its utilization in nursing practice or nursing research. Write a two paragraph summary of the article highlighting the application of the selected nursing theory to nursing practice and reaserach 

Article should be current, peer reviewed and within a five year span.

-Use APA format for your references and citations

Group Processes and Stages of Formation

 Please follow the instruction below

ZERO PLAGIARISM

5 REFERENCES

https://waldenu.kanopy.com/video/group-therapy-live-demonstrationIn your role, you must understand group processes and stages of formation, as this will help you develop groups and determine an individual’s appropriateness for group therapy. Whether you are at the beginning stages of group formation or facilitating a session for a developed group, it is important to consider factors that may influence individual client progress. For this Assignment, as you examine the video Group Therapy: A Live Demonstration in this week’s Learning Resources, consider the group’s processes, stages of formation, and other factors that might impact the effectiveness of group therapy for clients.

Learning Objectives

Students will:
  • Analyze group processes and stages of formation
  • Analyze curative factors of groups
  • Analyze the impact of curative factors on client progress
  • Recommend strategies for managing intragroup conflict
To prepare:
  • Review this week’s Learning Resources and reflect on the insights they provide on group processes.
  • View the media, Group Therapy: A Live Demonstration, and consider the group dynamics.

The Assignment

In a 2- to 3-page paper, address the following:

  • Explain the group’s processes and stage of formation.
  • Explain curative factors that occurred in the group. Include how these factors might impact client progress.
  • Explain intragroup conflict that occurred and recommend strategies for managing the conflict. Support your recommendations with evidence-based literature

pathophysiology

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common, age-related disorder of synovial joints.  Describe the pathophysiology and provide the treatment options.  Do you know anyone with this disease?

Informatics

  

As a DNP, you will be using clinical decision support systems (CDSS) in your respective area of practice. CDSS are important for making clinical decisions whether it is at the point of care for practitioners in the clinical setting or for administrators looking at patient care data. So for this case study, please research a CDSS relevant to your area of practice and locate 5 related scholarly articles. Once, you have located the articles, provide a 2-3 paragraph synopsis for each of the articles addressing the importance of the DNP role and the CDSS. Please write the case study in proper APA format including the title and reference page. 

Compare and Contrast TWO insurance/managed care companies

5-6 pages

APA format

At least 4 references required

Topic: Compare and Contrast TWO insurance/managed care companies and include

·  Three policy issues related to insurance/manage care facing the healthcare industry

·  Pros and cons of the particular plans

·  Who , What and Where do these plans cover

·  Cost to the individuals

·  Flexibility to the individuals

·  Is it a popular employer based health plan

These are just some points that should be included in the paper. You should elaborate on each point to give a full understanding of the two plans

DNP-DPI Project

I need these discussion questions in about 150 words each with references

1. How do you plan to use the skills you acquire throughout your DNP journey? Will you continue in your current role or do you have other plans?

2. What advise would you give someone starting this course to ensure their success and why?

3. Despite all the challenges, what was something positive that came out of this journey this semester?

4. What do you think is the level of buy in from your stakeholders currently?

T1 DQ1. DQ2

Alma Faulkenberger is an 85-year-old female outpatient sitting in the waiting room awaiting an invasive pelvic procedure. The health care professional who will assist in her procedure enters the room and calls “Alma.” There is no reply so the professional retreats to the work area. Fifteen minutes later the professional returns and calls “Alma Frankenberg.” Still no reply, so he leaves again. Another 15 minutes pass and the professional approaches Alma and shouts in her ear, “Are you Alma Frankenberg?” She replies, “No I am not, and I am not deaf either, and when you get my name correct I will answer you.”

Using the topic 1 materials, develop a plan to help Alma be compliant with the procedure and post-treatment medication. Also, describe the approach you would take to patient education in this case.

250 WORDS CITATION AND REFERENMCES BY10/7

DQ2.        250 WORDS CITATION AND references BY 10/8

How would you use collaboration to assist in compliance with a patient as difficult as Alma?

 

REFERENCES:

Read chapters 1-3.

URL:http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/jonesandbartlett/2010/effective-patient-education_-a-guide-to-increased-adherence_ebook_4e.php

Read “How to Facilitate Better Patient Compliance,” by Rothenberg, from Podiatry Today (2003).

URL:http://www.podiatrytoday.com/article/1612

Read “Should We Consider Non-Compliance a Medical Error?”  by Barber, from Quality & Safety in Health Care (2002).

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