CMS

  1. Identifying a chronic health condition listed on CMS WEBSITE: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/enrollment-renewal/special-needs-plans/chronic-conditions.       *PMHNP students should select a population focused chronic condition (i.e., Depression, Schizophrenia, Psychotic Disorders, etc. from this list).
  2. Description of the health issue chosen from the CMS website.
  3. The incidence and prevalence of this condition in the US.
  4. How the condition is diagnosed, monitored, and treated in individuals with this condition?
  5. Description of the interdisciplinary team that will participate in coordinating care. Specifically, define the role of the APRN in management and coordination.  
  6. Can care teams use the CCCR model? Think in terms of systems and complexity reflective thinking. If not, name another model to help manage care?
  7. What is the cost of managing this disease in the county you live? 
  8. What resources are available to help manage the costs of care related to this condition?
  9. Identify barriers or challenges that you foresee for patients and care teams. How can barriers be overcome?

Article Analysis 1.1

The interpretation of research in health care is essential to decision-making. By understanding research, health care providers can identify risk factors, trends, outcomes for treatment, health care costs, and best practices. To be effective in evaluating and interpreting research, the reader must first understand how to interpret the findings. You will practice article analysis in Topics 2 and 3.

For this assignment:

Search the GCU Library and find two different health care articles that use quantitative research. Do not use articles that appear in the topic Resources or textbook.

Complete an article analysis for each using the “Article Analysis 1” template.

Refer to “The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercises on Dyspnea and Anxiety Levels in Individuals With COPD: A Randomized Controlled Trial,” located in the Topic 2 Resources in conjunction with the “Article Analysis: Example 1,” for an example of an article analysis.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. 

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Health Promotion – Topic 1 DQ 1

Identify the social determinants of health (SDOH) that affect families and communities. Describe the impact of health disparities and SDOH on care outcomes. Explain the role of the community health nurse in addressing these SDOH. Describe how the community health nurse can advocate for practices to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. 

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 7.2, 9.2

Health Promotion – Topic 1 DQ 2

Develop a nursing intervention for community health goals (local or global in nature) using the nursing process to address any health issue. Select and describe one community resource that can aid in the implementation process of the intervention. Identify two ethical principles to protect the health and safety of diverse populations when implementing the proposed nursing intervention.

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. 

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 3.1