At Sacred Heart Hospital, the CNO went to a conference where he learned about a new mattress that could decrease pressure ulcers significantly. When he returned, he met with the wound nurse specialist and was told that she had wanted these types of mattresses for some time, but the cost was seen as prohibitive. The…

A state government official interested in determining the number of infants infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has approached your hospital to participate in a statewide-funded study. The protocol will include testing of all newborns for HIV; however, the mothers will not be told the test is being done, nor will they be told…

Business concepts and business development are not routinely a part of nursing education at the undergraduate or graduate level. Business plans are vital if a business is to have a chance to succeed. Many talents of the advanced nurse practitioner are transferable to the development of a business plan. Assessing, identifying problems, developing interventions, implementing…

Academic writing is not about sounding clever; rather, it is about being informed, logical, clear, well structured, and basing your information on evidence. Your academic voice is defined by taking ownership of your work by writing in a style that comes from within. Refrain from copying the style or voice of someone else. Paragraphs need…

Week 8 Discussion 1: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Health Policy Reflect on how you would advocate for equity in health policy. Visit these websites to explore healthcare financing and organizations in other developed world nations. Squires, D., & Anderson, C. (2015, October 8). U.S. health care from a global perspective: Spending, use of services,…

Reflecting on your coursework is an important step in synthesizing what you have learned. Your reflection should be 1–2 pages in length and include a reference list. It should be thoughtful and seek to answer the following: What are your hopes for the future in health policy? What would you like this healthcare system to…

Make certain you address the following items for the United States and your selected nation: Health Insurance Medical Care Cost Control Share any personal experiences with healthcare in your selected nation, if any. INSTRUCTIONS: Presentation requirements met. Information is presented in a logical manner and reflects understanding and effective summarization comparing the two healthcare systems.…

Week 7 Assignment 1: Disseminating Your Research Findings After reviewing the learning materials, write an abstract that you would send to a journal to see if they would accept it, along with the questions below. Write a paper that addresses the following: Your first paragraph should be your abstract. Which four peer-reviewed journals publish articles…

After reviewing several other countries’ approach to healthcare policy, you have an opportunity to develop and communicate your opinion of how the United States should reform healthcare policies. Write a 3- to 4-page paper responding to the following questions: Which country’s approach do you think might work for your policy brief? *UNITED STATES* (let’s choose…

Week 7 Assignment 1: Foreign Healthcare Policy After reviewing several other countries’ approach to healthcare policy, you have an opportunity to develop and communicate your opinion of how the United States should reform healthcare policies. Write a 3- to 4-page paper responding to the following questions: Which country’s approach do you think might work for…