Question 1 (2000 words) Critically discuss the main theoretical explanations put forward to explain the pathways and mechanisms underlying the social gradient in health. How do these explanations improve our understanding of public health problems such as smoking, teenage pregnancy, CHD, stroke and so forth? (N.B. The main focus of this assignment should be…
Requirements For this assignment, you will develop an 8-14 slide presentation with thorough speaker’s notes designed for a hypothetical in-service session related to the safe medication administration improvement plan you developed in Assessment 2. As a practicing professional, you are likely to present educational in-services or training to staff pertaining to quality improvement measures of…
Requirements Discuss how professional nursing organizations support the field of nursing and how they advocate for nursing practice. Explain the value professional nursing organizations have in advocacy and activism related to patient care. Solution Professional institutions and associations contribute significantly to the nursing profession. Nurses can promote ideas; generate energy, and motivation among themselves. The…
Reflection Information This is the final week of discussion and there are two important areas of reflection included in this discussion. Please label each area with a heading to facilitate classmate and instructor response. EXPERIENCE Post your executive summary. Compare your pre-and post-self-assessments. REFLECTION Discuss the strengths and weaknesses to the business plan for your…
Describe a potential case scenario involving a MSN-prepared nurse in your selected area of practice. Within the scenario, identify a specific problem which needs to be addressed. Examples might include a new curriculum, change in the EHR, decreasing patient satisfaction rates, safety risks, or another situation which impacts your future MSN role. Discuss how Kotter’s…
Part 1: Individual Describe the organizational structure and the lines of authority within the healthcare system where you work. Identify the relationship between the type of power observed and the authority line. Part 2: With Your Group Share an example of a power differential gap or unclear authority lines you have observed or have been…
Discussion Question: Many of you have experience in complex adaptive systems whether you realize it or not. Thinking about your current or future practice area, identify an issue or concern. In your initial response, please describe the concern. Does the concern primarily occur at the micro, meso, or macro level? How would you address this…
Consider the case scenario you described in week six and assume the change process is proceeding in an effective manner. Address the following: Provide a concise introduction for your posting. Identify the key stakeholders who are impacted by the change at each of the micro-, meso-, and macro-levels, and discuss how you will engage those…
Reflection on Health Systems, Population Health, and Coalition Building Experience Conduct a mini-community health assessment of the area served by the healthcare system for which you work. Describe the services and programs related to the social determinants of health (SDOH) provided by your institution. Identify which ones are being addressed through other agencies. Reflection Reflect on the…
Assignment Reflect on an experience in which you were directly involved or witnessed incivility in the workplace. Provide a brief synopsis of the situation. How did this make you feel? How did you respond? What were the consequences of this situation? Provide an example of how this negatively affected the work environment and outcomes. How…