1. Prepare examples of various coding and billing issues that you have experienced in the clinical setting (Peds and women’s health).
2. Provide a brief description about the NPI numbers for nurse practitioners.
Read the following article:
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Registered nurses and Advanced practice nurses, play a huge roll when it comes to health care and policy changes. One of the
ways RNs and APRNS make head way, is by being a part of the American Nurses Association (ANA), or something similar. Being a
part of a bigger organization would give them more of advantage and a louder voice. Additionally, health care organizations are in
the favor of the nurse, so a push for policy changes, would make it easier in their favor. Another way nurses make an impact, is by
expressing their beliefs, at their workplace. Being a nurse, makes you already a great role model. But being a nurse and good one,
now thats tough to find. A good nurse knows who her place, and looks out for others and does not think about themselves. Making
them leaders and giants in their industry. With this, they can push for change and help with hospital programs in their workplace if
needed. Like helping to develop fall programs for patients, or creating a charge nurse committee for the units.
Now with these advantages, comes greater obstacles. One of the issues, would be to try and get accepted into a health care
organization. Whether it be membership fees, issues with your nursing license in the past, or the simple fact of getting chosen.
Sometimes trying to become a member is not a very task and it becomes a complex process. Another issue, would be having your
voice heard and having it fall on deaf ears, at the work place. For example, what is the point of fighting for your unit, when the staff
it self, only looks out for themselves and it does not make you feel like you are part of a team. Then, having bad management who
only care about the unit numbers and the unit budget. Making you feel like no matter how hard you try, you can always be
replaced.
In order to overcome these challenges, like any good relationship, their has to be trust and above all, communication. Voicing
your opinion on items or procedures you do not agree with. If you are not heard by your own manager, then take it to the next
level. You did not work this hard to achieve this nursing license, to risk it for a policy or a procedure that you believe is not ethical.
With it, more training for veteran and future nurses, should be implemented. To be given the opportunity to be aware of new
changes or medications, that will affect their place of work. Additionally, having great leadership and courage to speak up for the
unit staff and the safety of patients.
References:
-Congress.gov.(n.d.). Retrieved September 20, 2018, from https://www.congress.gov/
APA STYLE AT LEAST 3 REFERENCES AND CITATIONS.
NOTE: “Im studying nursing”
1. What are three questions you should ask yourself when you begin your job search?
2. What are the most common mistakes people make in preparing their résumés?
3. What should you know about your prospective employer before the job interview?
4. What should the interviewee try to achieve during a job interview? What should you look for? What red flags should you watch for?
5. What can you do in advance to prepare for the changes during the first year of employment?
6. Create your own SWOT analysis. How would you respond to your personal strengths and weaknesses if you were a prospective employer? How can you enhance your strengths and improve in areas of weakness?
7. Draw a career path for yourself, beginning with the present year and extending to the age of retirement. Be sure to include any “twists and turns” of the path you expect to experience along the way and any barriers you expect to encounter. How will you handle these experiences?
8. Do an online nationwide search for information about current job prospects in nursing.Compare opportunities in various regions of the country. Why do you think these opportunities are the same or different?
9. Develop a list of questions that you should ask a potential employer. What “homework” will you need to do to prepare for an interview?
Reply 1
Provide two different examples of how research uses hypothesis testing, and describe the criteria for rejecting the null hypothesis. Discuss why this is important in your practice and with patient interactions.
In order to provide examples of uses for hypothesis testing it is important to understand what a hypothesis is. “The hypothesis statements are the blueprint for completing the statistical analysis of the gathered data.” (Ambrose, 2018) Testing a hypothesis evaluates if the prediction made on two variables is valid. Gathering data to show correlations is how you test a hypothesis.
The two examples that came to mind when thinking of a hypothesis in health care are the prediction that washing hands decreases infections and following a specific diet will lead to increased health. “The Null hypothesis indicates the lack of relationship between the variables or that there is no effect on the variables.” (Ambrose, 2018) The criteria to reject a null hypothesis is data proving that the hypothesis is false. When the research is reliable, patterns should occur. When there are patterns, this will permit the researcher to reject the null hypotheses. (Ambrose, 2018) Hypotheses are tested using a one or two tailed testing. (Ambrose, 2018) A one-tailed test is used when the researcher is sure that direction of data will go in a certain way. “A two-tailed test identifies both the positive and negative differences.” (Ambrose, 2018)
As health care professionals, it is important to be able to utilize hypotheses and being able to evaluate them. Nursing interventions and care for patients are products of evidence based practice guidelines, which can be every changing with new research and data. Being able to interpret and utilize these guidelines is important to positive patient care. Nursing improvements and positive patient outcomes can be determined by quality research.
Ambrose, J. (2018). Applied Statistics for Health Care. Retrieved from Grand Canyon University: https://lc.gcumedia.com/hlt362v/applied-statistics-for-health-care/v1.1/#/chapter/3
Reply 2
Predictions of what will happen in a study between two variables is a hypothesis. A hypothesis is needed prior to starting the research to guide the data that is needed to be gathered for the variable. With the data that is collected, research process validates a hypothesis by showing correlation or mutual relationship. Research is always a measure in in a study or understanding differences. “Hypothesis testing is used to establish whether a research hypothesis extends beyond those individuals examined in a single study.” (Laerd, 2018)
One example is two groups of students virtual and in person. The hypothesis could be that in person students did better than virtual students in test taking, showing in person learning is important for the education of school age students. Another example could be that daily zoom meetings or virtual class has a higher classroom average of the students compared to the students who attends zoom virtual classes biweekly. For both, examples the average of test in grades for the sample represents the population.
In health care it shows findings that can be empowered and shows alternative explanations that may or may not be significant without research and hypothesis testing advancements could be detrimental for care of those that need advanced medication or treatment. Sample of 100 breast cancer sufferers depend on research to have new chemotherapy treatment to eradicate cancer more effectively than current treatment type. Consider the process first involved in what your measuring then outlines your structure. This is important for the patients and given opportunity to have treatment that has evidence to work versus medication that has not worked and no evidence to work.
Criteria for rejecting the null hypothesis: “the null hypothesis indicates the lack of relationship between the variables or that there is no effect on the variables.”(Ambrose, 2018) “Data should show patterns, allowing the researcher to reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis.” (Ambrose, 2018) Keep in mind a rejection could be in error. The rejection based on probability results are accurate. If shown effect, null rejected. “A failure to reject the null hypothesis indicates no effect is shown by the evidence.” (Ambrose, 2018) For a null to be rejected, 95% of values need to set close to the mean.
Resources
Ambrose, J. (2018). Applied statistics for health care.Retrieved from https://lc.gcumedia.com/hlt362v/applied-statistics-for-health-care/v1.1
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Body Weight and Physical Status
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§ Gastrointestinal (GI) System
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§ Endocrine System
§ Immune System
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A walk through the Business section of any bookstore or a quick Internet search on the topic will reveal a seemingly endless supply of writings on leadership. Formal research literature is also teeming with volumes on the subject.
However, your own observation and experiences may suggest these theories are not always so easily found in practice. Not that the potential isn’t there; current evidence suggests that leadership factors such as emotional intelligence and transformational leadership behaviors, for example, can be highly effective for leading nurses and organizations.
Yet, how well are these theories put to practice? In this Discussion, you will examine formal leadership theories. You will compare these theories to behaviors you have observed firsthand and discuss their effectiveness in impacting your organization.
To Prepare:
Post two key insights you had from the scholarly resources you selected. Describe a leader whom you have seen use such behaviors and skills, or a situation where you have seen these behaviors and skills used in practice. Be specific and provide examples. Then, explain to what extent these skills were effective and how their practice impacted the workplace.
Answer Option 1 listed below
Option 1
G. H. is a 26-year-old male who was involved in a serious motorcycle accident that fractured his vertebrae and compressed his spinal cord at the level of T8. Answer the following questions:
Remember that views differ on this contentious issue—don’t be afraid to present and defend your position. You may need to reference the chapters in the book on health insurance and economics.
Your initial post should be at least 400 words.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.
The post and responses are valued at 75 points. Please review post and response expectations. Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets criteria.
Please be considerate of your peers.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.
. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 38, 424-428. [PDF]