Questions Based upon your learning during this week’s lesson, consider how research and evidence-based practice shape nursing and healthcare delivery. Respond to the following: Why are research and evidence-based practice important for professional nursing? How do research and evidence-based practice impact quality and safety in the healthcare delivery? What is one example where research or…
Staffing is one of the largest expenditures for healthcare organizations. It stands to reason that for some organizations a mandatory staffing ratio could negatively impact their financial bottom line. Sometimes ratios can be different within an organization based on acuity of patients or type of unit. Explore your own organization staffing ratio policy. What is/are…
Incivility has several negative outcome on any organization. The impact of bullying behaviors on the organization are lower morale, lower productivity and increased absenteeism (due to physical, psychological and emotional harm), followed by rapid and increased turnover, which compromises patient safety. Workplace bullying also leads to lawsuits, compensation for disability, loss of profits, negative impact…
Please share what specific knowledge of healthcare operational planning and management that you gained through this experience will be most important as you take on your future nurse executive role? How will you use the concepts in this course to identify, guide, and evaluate your final MSN practicum project? Please share your topic or idea…
Review the elements included in a PICOT statement to guide evidence-based nursing practice. Consider various problems that impact nursing practice, health or organizational outcomes. You are welcome to consider a specific issue that is interest to you professionally, or an issue that impacts your future MSN role. Once you have identified one practice issue, you…
Purpose This assignment provides learners with the opportunity to apply budgeting knowledge and skills by calculating full-time equivalents for a nursing unit, projecting FTE needs related to census changes, and analyzing a variance scenario. Due Date: Week 4 Requirements Description of the Assignment This assignment is in two scenario-based sections each related to staffing budgets.…
Requirements Criteria for Content Reflect on the issue of incivility. Think of an experience in which you were directly involved or witnessed incivility in the workplace. Analyze scholarly literature related to the issue of incivility and strategies for cultivating healthful environments. In a four- to six-page written paper, address the following. Define and explain the issue of…
Consider the leadership theories and styles that have been addressed during Week 1, as well as their value to advanced nursing practice. Reflect upon your current leadership roles within the profession and respond to the following. Select one leadership theory or style that aligns with your personal philosophy and leadership stance. Explain the selected theory…
Requirements Research Topic: Your course faculty will provide you with topic/s for this assignment. Please check the NR503 Course Announcements. Identify your target population (for instance, age or other demographic, aggregate population); this must be in your city or state. Discuss population-based health education interventions for your target population that is aimed at reducing morbidity and mortality…
Requirements: Discuss your state NP community in terms of scope of practice. Include the your state’s scope of practice for NPs including: Level of independence of practice Prescribing authority Any limitations of practice Process for obtaining licensure in your state Certification and education requirements for licensure. If you live in a restricted or reduced practice state, how…