Discussion Topic 2 – Posts 2 Pages
The study of Ethics and Philosophy is one which brings many different kinds of
"thinkers" together. One person's philosophy on Ethics is another person's philosophy on Evil. We will be working this term on
constructing personal ethical bases and understanding how Ethical Codes (both personal and professional) are created and followed.
To start us thinking about the different areas of philosophy and ethics, and how we fit
into the different mo..
Discussion Topic 1 – Posts 23 Pages As our
opening page states, Mark Twain warned that “Whenever you find yourself on
the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” It is likely
that your parents warned you “not to follow the crowd,” or your school
counselors warned you about “peer pressure.”The United
States utilizes a democratic republic form of government, which espouses the
“majority rule” in many instances. For example, when passing laws, Congress and
state Legi..
Discussion Topic 1 – Posts 16 Pages Increasing
food supplies are necessary to sustain growing populations around the world and
their appetites for great food, quality products, and continuous availability.
A great
deal of expensive research is invested in developing technologies to deliver
productive agriculture. Horticultural efforts to breed hybrid crops are seen as
far back as history can observe, and there have been efforts to domesticate
improved animals, as well. Gene splitting was ..
Discussion Topic 1 – Posts 15 Pages
There are
three basic propositions in standard Utilitarianism (Please be sure to listen
to Mill's audio lecture before joining this threaded discussion):
1. Actions are judged right and wrong solely on their consequences; that
is, nothing else matters except the consequence, and right actions are simply
those with the best consequences.
2. To assess consequences, the only thing that matters is the amount of
happiness and unhappiness caused;..
Discussion Topic 1 – Posts 17 Pages
This week,
we looked at two more ethical codes—one for the Project Management Institute,
and one for Engineers.
(Find links
to these professional codes in the Week 7 Assignment tab along with
the Week 7 readings.)
You can see
that both of them are much simpler than the Legal code we looked at last week,
and even simpler than the Medical code of ethics. Appropriate professional
behavior, practice, and discipline varies among professions and r..
Week 5 - Discussion Question 1
Using the NIH website, how would you describe CAM and the typical person who uses CAM?
Week 5 - Discussion Question 2
What are the percentages of people using CAM with prayer and those who do not?..
NRS 427VN
Week/Topic 5 DQ 1
What spiritual considerations surrounding a disaster can arise for individuals, communities, and health care providers? Explain your answer in the context of a natural or manmade disaster. How can a community health nurse assist in the spiritual care of the individual, community, self, and colleagues?
NRS 427VN
Week/Topic 5 DQ 2
Watch the “Diary of Medical Mission Trip” videos dealing with the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti in 2010. ..
NRS 429V Topic 5 DQ 1 - 3x Answer
DQ1:
Explain the role of health education in health promotion. How is the nursing process used in developing health education? Describe a contemporary issue, local or global, that a family may experience today. What steps would the nurse take to address these as part of a health education plan?
NRS 429V Topic 5 DQ 2 - 1x Answer
DQ2:
What characteristics would lead a provider to suspect domestic violence, child abuse, or elder abuse is taking place with..
Week 5 Discussion Question 1
The theoretical foundations of qualitative and quantitative methods are very different, but many researchers believe both methods should be used in the research study to increase validity and reliability. What advantages or disadvantages do you see in using both types of methods in a nursing study? Support your answer with current evidence-based literature.
Week 5 Discussion Question 2
According to the textbook, nurses in various settings are adopting a research..
Week 1 - Discussion Question 1Describe the difference in roles between leadership and management. Explain how the goals of management and leadership overlap and provide one example. As a nurse leader, describe how you can facilitate change by taking advantage of this overlap.Week 1 - Discussion Question 2Compare two leadership theories. Provide an overview of each and discuss the strengths and weakness in relation to nursing practice.Week 1 - Discussion Question 3 Review your state's mandat..
Week 2 - Discussion Question 1One of the five elements of emotional intelligence is self-awareness. Explain why emotional intelligence is crucial for effective leadership. Discuss what behaviors someone with a high degree of self-awareness would demonstrate within the context of leading and managing groups. Provide an example.Week 2 - Discussion Question 2Discuss the purpose of strategic planning in a health care environment. Explain what factors affect future planning would include planning in ..
Week 3 - Discussion Question 1Describe the fundamental principles of servant leadership. Present two qualities of servant leadership and explain how they support interprofessional communication in providing patient care.Week 3 - Discussion Question 2Describe the characteristics of performance-driven team. Describe the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and explain why it is important in understanding the types of motivation when it comes to team performance...
Week 4 - Discussion Question 1Discuss how nurse leaders serve as advocates for their employees. Describe how advocacy for employees affects patient care and outcomes.Week 4 - Discussion Question 2Discuss barriers caused by an organizational culture that can be encountered by nursing leaders that can make them feel powerless...
Week 5 - Discussion Question 1
Discuss how nurse managers and nurse leaders contribute to the reengineering of health care.
Week 5 - Discussion Question 2
Continuous quality improvement (CQI) is the responsibility of all nurses and is vital when addressing the challenges of the health care industry. Provide an example of how you would apply CQI in your current or past position.
Week 5 - Discussion Question 3
Watch the "Diary of Medical Mission Trip" videos dealing with the catastrophic earthqu..
Topic 5 Discussion Question 1 | 5 Answers
Stakeholder support is necessary for a successful project implementation. Consider your internal stakeholders, such as the facility, unit, or health care setting where the change proposal is being considered, and your external stakeholders, like an individual or group outside the health care setting. Why is their support necessary to the success of your change proposal, and how you will go about securing that support?
Topic 5 Discussion Question 2 | 3 A..
Topic 1 DQ 1
Describe how the role of advanced registered nurse transformed over time. Consider shifts in scope and expectations in the 20th and 21st centuries. In what ways will the advanced registered nurse role and responsibilities continue to evolve and emerge as the American health care system changes?
Topic 1 DQ 2
Access The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health. Identify the two recommendations for nursing education you believe will be most effective or radical in creating ..
Topic 2 DQ 1
Identify at least three regulatory bodies or industry regulations that specify certification, licensure requirements, or scope of practice for your specialty. Discuss the way these bodies or regulations influence the educational requirements and experiences for your specialty. Advanced practice registered nurses must incorporate the APRN consensus model in their response.
Topic 2 DQ 2
Compare two different advanced registered nurse roles with regard to ethical guidelines. Are there..
Topic 3 DQ 1
Identify a population that you will likely serve as an advanced registered nurse that you think is particularly vulnerable to issues of health disparities/inequity. Discuss the contribution of your particular specialty to health promotion and disease prevention for this population. How do issues of diversity and global perspectives of care contribute to your understanding of health equity as it relates to this population?
Topic 3 DQ 2
What is your personal worldview? Connect your w..
Topic 4 DQ 1
Compare and contrast two nursing theories. How do they differ based on their intent, scope, and goals? Which one might be more relevant to your future role, and why?
Topic 4 DQ 2
Select two different nursing theories and describe how they relate to patient care. How could you use them for inciting behavioral changes? Discuss the pros and cons of applying each theory and how they could be integrated into your future practice. Are there any particular ethical issues related to the in..
Topic 5 DQ 1
During this program, you will complete an evidence-based practice project addressing a problem, issue, or concern in your specialty area of professional practice. Consider an area in your specialty that you believe needs improvement. Which nursing theories could you apply to this problem? Why is this the best theory?
Topic 5 DQ 2
Select one theory discussed during Topics 4 and 5. Does application of this theory differ based on the population focus (individuals, families, communitie..
Topic 6 DQ 1
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go, I will counsel you with my eye upon you. Psalm 32: 8
Objectives:
Describe the characteristics of scholarly nursing research for the advanced registered nurse.
Discuss methods for accessing and evaluating nursing research
Relate credibility to academic integrity and evidenced based practice expectations.
Study Materials:
Read Chapters 20-22 in Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession
Read the elect..
Topic 7 DQ 1
Describe the steps of the evidence-based research process and the importance of using them. In the initial stages of an EBP project, where do nurses in your specialty go to locate sources of information that help them to determine whether or not a practice problem is appropriate for an evidence-based practice change proposal. Include two specific sources on information in your discussion.
Topic 7 DQ 2
What are some of the major ethical issues in conducting research that impacts th..
Topic 8 DQ 1
Identify three professional nursing organizations that interest you. Provide a brief summary of their purpose, requirements, and any differences in focus, population, scope, or intent. How do these organizations align to your goals and worldview?
Topic 8 DQ 2
Research health care legislation that is being considered in your state. What impact might this legislation have on your future practice? What impact does it have on the collective practice of nurses in your state? How do you..
Topic 1 Discussion Question 1
Discuss the shift to value-based health care and its impact on the roles and responsibilities of advanced registered nurses. What major evolving trends in the health care policy and delivery systems will affect your practice in the next 3-5 years, and how do you think advanced registered nurses leaders will continue to influence the direction of health care?
Topic 1 Discussion Question 2
From your experience, how can developing strong interprofessional relationship..
Topic 2 Discussion Question 1
From your experience in the health care industry, what is the difference between leadership and management? How can an advanced registered nurse both lead well and provide management? Think about interactions with patients, team members, daily tasks, and responsibilities as you formulate your response.
Topic 2 Discussion Question 2
The underlying principle of servant leadership is that leaders address the needs of the team before their own and serve others before s..
Topic 3 Discussion Question 1
How have you seen or experienced organizational change within an organization? Did it go well or not? Was there any correlation in how the organizations used stakeholders or change models?
Topic 3 Discussion Question 2
You have been selected to serve on a community outreach committee within your state's nursing organization. The committee includes registered nurses of different specialties. At your first meeting, it becomes evident that not everyone is in agreement..
Topic 4 Discussion Question 1
Are there professional barriers to being involved with the legislative process, such as retaliation from institutions or individuals who do not share your same viewpoints? What steps would you take to ensure you can represent the advanced registered nurse as a leader and patient advocate under these types of circumstances?
Topic 4 Discussion Question 2
Chapter 14 in the textbook, Leadership in Nursing Practice: Changing the Landscape of Health Care, discusses the n..
Topic 5 Discussion Question 1 - Version 1 & Version 2
Research an organization that uses an innovative model of care. How does this innovative model affect interprofessional collaboration? How might this model contribute to the delivery of cost of effective health care? Make sure to identify the organization and model in your response.
Topic 5 Discussion Question 2
Define ACOs and discuss their impact on the contemporary health care system. How do ACOs drive cost-effectiveness, innovation, ..
Topic 6 Discussion Question 1
In what ways can informatics help Health Care (HC) providers overcome current or emerging barriers to care and increase access to safe, quality health care? Include a discussion of the value and challenges of clinical provider order entry (CPOE) and clinical decision support systems (CDSS) in providing safe patient care in your response.
Topic 6 Discussion Question 2
Differentiate between EMRs and EHRs. Discuss the importance of interoperability in relationship to ..
Topic 7 Discussion Question 1
What quality standards or performance measures guide your role or specialty as an advanced registered nurse? Using these standards, discuss how informatics can be used to improve quality of care. Make sure to discuss meaningful use and incorporate the topic materials, such as the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and Information Governance websites in your response.
Topic 7 Discussion Question 2
Review HIPAA, protected health information (P..
Topic 8 Discussion Question 1
Open and clear communication is critical for the effective functioning of the interprofessional team and the delivery of safe patient care. Discuss the way communication technologies can enhance coordination of care by interprofessional teams. Be sure to discuss a specific communication technology in your response.
Topic 8 Discussion Question 2
Virtual care and telehealth technologies have the capability to greatly expand access to quality health care. Discuss some..