NRS 440 Trends and Issues in Today’s Health Care – Essay Assignment Discussions
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NRS 440 Week 1 Discussion 1 & 2
Discussion Question 1:
What are the implications of the projected nursing shortage for both the nursing profession and the public? Discuss at least one strategy the nursing profession is employing to address this challenge.
Discussion Question 2:
How does health care reform play a role in transitioning from a disease-centered health care system to one that emphasizes wellness and prevention? In what ways does nursing contribute to this transformation?
NRS 440 Week 2 Discussion 1 & 2
Discussion Question 1:
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), enacted in March 2010, has significant implications for nursing practice. Identify two key nursing provisions from the topic material “Nursing and Health Reform” and discuss their impact on your nursing practice.
Discussion Question 2:
Describe an innovative health care delivery model that employs an interdisciplinary care delivery team. What advantages does this model provide for patient outcomes?
NRS 440 Week 3 Discussion 1 & 2
Discussion Question 1:
Examine current research linking patient safety outcomes to Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) nurses. Based on your real-life experiences, do you agree or disagree with the findings of this research?
Discussion Question 2:
What are the key differences between a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in nursing? If you were to pursue further education at the doctoral level, which would you choose and why?
NRS 440 Week 4 Discussion 1 & 2
Discussion Question 1:
Select a state or federal legislator who is also a nurse and discuss the significance of their advocacy role in improving health care delivery. What specific legislation have they sponsored or supported that has impacted health care?
Discussion Question 2:
How have the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reimbursement rules for never events necessitated changes in patient care delivery models within inpatient facilities?
NRS 440 Week 5 Discussion 1 & 2
Discussion Question 1:
What educational background and roles are associated with the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) designation? Provide an example of how a CNL influences direct patient care, whether in a hospital setting or within the community.
Discussion Question 2:
Identify advocacy strategies that you can implement to drive change in your current workplace.
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