GCU NRS440 Week 1 Assignment
NRS440
Trends and Issues in Today Health Care
Week 1 Assignment
Implementation of the IOM Future of Nursing Report
In a formal paper of 1,000-1,250 words you will discuss the
work of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Committee Initiative on the Future of
Nursing and the Institute of Medicine research that led to the IOM report,
“Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.” Identify the
importance of the IOM “Future of Nursing” report related to nursing
practice, nursing education and nursing workforce development. What is the role
of state-based action coalitions and how do they advance goals of the Future of
Nursing: Campaign for Action?
Explore the Campaign for Action webpage (you may need to
research your state’s website independently if it is not active on this site):
http://campaignforaction.org/states
Review your state’s progress report by locating your state
and clicking on one of the six progress icons for: education, leadership,
practice, interpersonal collaboration, diversity, and data. You can also
download a full progress report for your state by clicking on the box located
at the bottom of the webpage.
In a paper of 1,000-1,250 words:
Discuss the work of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Committee Initiative on the Future of Nursing and the Institute of Medicine
research that led to the IOM report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change,
Advancing Health.”
Identify the importance of the IOM “Future of Nursing”
report related to nursing practice, nursing education and nursing workforce development.
What is the role of state-based action coalitions and how do
they advance goals of the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action?
Summarize two initiatives spearheaded by your state’s action
coalition. In what ways do these initiatives advance the nursing profession?
What barriers to advancement currently exist in your state? How can nursing
advocates in your state overcome these barriers?
A minimum of three scholarly references are required for
this assignment.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in
the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not
required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
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GCU NRS440 Week 2 Assignment
GCU NRS440 Week 2 Assignment
NRS440
Trends and Issues in Today Health Care
Week 2 Assignment
Evolving Practice of Nursing and Patient Care Delivery Models
As the country focuses on the restructuring of the U.S.
health care delivery system, nurses will continue to play an important role. It
is expected that more and more nursing jobs will become available out in the
community, and fewer will be available in acute care hospitals.
Write an informal presentation (500-700 words) to educate
nurses about how the practice of nursing is expected to grow and change.
Include the concepts of continuity or continuum of care, accountable care
organizations (ACO), medical homes, and nurse-managed health clinics.
Share your presentation with nurse colleagues on your unit
or department and ask them to offer their impressions of the anticipated
changes to health care delivery and the new role of nurses in hospital settings,
communities, clinics, and medical homes.
In 800-1,000 words summarize the feedback shared by three
nurse colleagues and discuss whether their impressions are consistent with what
you have researched about health reform.
A minimum of three scholarly references are required for
this assignment.
While APA format is not required for the body of this
assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and
references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be
found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
GCU NRS440 Week 2 Task
GCU NRS440 Week 2 Task
NRS440 Today’s Health Care Issues
Week 2 Task
Nursing Practice and Patient Care Models Changing
Nurses will continue to play a vital part in the US health care delivery system as the country restructures. There will be more nurse positions in the community and less in acute care hospitals.
Write a 500-700 word informal presentation to educate nurses on how nursing is expected to evolve.
Include concepts like continuity of care, ACOs, medical homes, and nurse-managed clinics.
Involve your unit or department’s nurse colleagues in your presentation and ask them to comment on the predicted changes in health care delivery and the changing role of nurses in hospitals, communities and medical homes.
In 800-1,000 words, discuss three nurse colleagues’ feedback and whether their views align with your studies on health reform.
This task requires a minimum of three scholarly references.
A solid academic writing style is anticipated, and in-text citations and references should follow APA documentation rules, which can be found in the Student Success Center’s APA Style Guide.
This task has a rubric. Please check the rubric before starting the task to familiarize yourself with the expectations.
This assignment must be submitted to LopesWrite.
Refer to the Student Success Center for directions.
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GCU NRS440 Week 3 Assignment
NRS440
Trends and Issues in Today Health Care
Week 3 Assignment
Reflection Paper
In a reflection of 450-600 words, explain how you see
yourself fitting into the following IOM Future of Nursing recommendations:
Recommendation 4: Increase the proportion of nurses with a
baccalaureate degree to 80% by 2020.
Recommendation 5: Double the number of nurses with a
doctorate by 2020.
Recommendation 6: Ensure that nurses engage in lifelong
learning.
Identify your options in the job market based on your
educational level.
How will increasing your level of education affect how you
compete in the current job market?
How will increasing your level of education affect your role
in the future of nursing?
While APA format is not required for the body of this
assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and
references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be
found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
