GCU NRS440 Week 1 Discussion (dq1+dq2)
NRS440
Trends and Issues in Today Health Care
Week 1
Discussion
DQ1 What is the impact to the nursing profession and to the
public related to the projected nursing shortage? Discuss at least one way that
the nursing profession is working toward a resolution of this problem.
DQ2 What is the role of health care reform in shifting the
focus from a disease-oriented health care system toward one of wellness and
prevention, and how does nursing fit into this shift?
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GCU NRS440 Week 2 Discussion (dq1+dq2)
NRS440
Trends and Issues in Today Health Care
Week 2
Discussion
DQ1 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)
was passed into legislation in March of 2010. Identify the impact of this
legislation on your nursing practice by choosing two key nursing provisions
outlined in the topic material “Nursing and Health Reform.” Discuss
how these two provisions have impacted, or will impact, your current practice
of nursing.
DQ2 Describe one innovative health care delivery model that
incorporates an interdisciplinary care delivery team. How is this advantageous
to patient outcomes?
DQ1+DQ2 NRS440 Week 1 Discussion
NRS440 Today’s Health Care Issues
Week 1 Debate
DQ1 What will the expected nursing shortage mean for the nursing profession and the public? Describe one way the nursing profession is working to solve this issue.
DQ2 How does nursing fit into the move from a disease-focused health care system to one that emphasizes wellness and prevention?
(dq1+dq2) GCU NRS440 Discussion
NRS440 Today’s Health Care Issues
Week 2 Debate
DQ1 PPACA was signed into law in March 2010. Choose two main nursing provisions from the topic material “Nursing and Health Reform” to assess the legislation’s influence on your practice. Discuss how these two provisions have or will affect your present nursing practice.
Do not use the term “interdisciplinary” in this question. How does this benefit patients?
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DQ1+2 of GCU NRS440 Week 3
NRS440 Today’s Health Care Issues
Week 3 Debate
DQ1 Examine recent data linking ADN and BSN nurses to patient safety. Do you agree or disagree with the findings of this study?
DQ2 Do DNPs and PhDs in nursing differ? Which of these would you pursue if you decided to pursue a doctorate?
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GCU NRS440 Week 3 Discussion (dq1+dq2)
NRS440
Trends and Issues in Today Health Care
Week 3
Discussion
DQ1 Discuss current research that links patient safety
outcomes to ADN and BSN nurses. Based on some real-life experiences, do you
agree or disagree with this research?
DQ2 What is the difference between a DNP and a PhD in
nursing? Which of these would you choose to pursue if you decide to continue
your education to the doctoral level?
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GCU NRS440 Week 4 Discussion (dq1+dq2)
NRS440
Trends and Issues in Today Health Care
Week 4
Discussion
DQ1 Choose one legislator on the state or federal level who
is also a nurse, and discuss the importance of their role as advocate for
improving health care delivery. What specific bill(s) have they sponsored or
supported that has/have influenced health care?
DQ2 Discuss how the CMS reimbursement rules for never events
required a shift in the patient care delivery model in inpatient facilities.
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GCU NRS440 Week 5 Discussion (dq1+dq2)
GCU NRS440 Week 5 Discussion (dq1+dq2)
NRS440
Trends and Issues in Today Health Care
Week 5
Discussion
DQ1 Identify the educational preparation and role(s) of the
clinical nurse leader (CNL) designation. Give an example of how the CNL
influences direct patient care whether in a hospital or out in the community.
DQ2 Identify advocacy strategies that you can use to create
change in your current workplace.
