Advocacy Area In the first two Discussions, you identified a vulnerable or marginalized population for whom you can determine an issue that could be addressed through engaging in policy advocacy. Now it is time to present this advocacy area with evidence to support and defend your selection. For this Assignment, you will explain and defend…

The Nurse Leader as Economist What do a parking place, a picture of two men playing cards, a bird feather, and an old automobile have in common? Surprisingly, each of these items are on the list of the most expensive items in the world. A parking spot in New York City, a painting titled “The…

What is the importance of values and ethics? Values and ethics set the tone for human behavior. Values and ethics determine how we interact with the world, with those around us, and with ourselves. Values and ethics provide the framework for how we view the world, as well as what we put out into it.…

What is the impact of contextual factors on advocacy and policy? Contextual factors can range from internal (the organization, the practice, the environment, the culture, etc.) to external (laws, policies, politics, regulations, etc.). However, whether originating internally or externally, contextual factors have the capability of advancing or hindering an advocacy priority. For this Discussion, you…

It can be tempting to think of “dreams” and “finance” as opposite ends of a spectrum. You may dream of things you want, such as new cars, vacations, or retirement. But a quick analysis of your current finances may awaken you to find that your dream is not yet financially feasible. Dreams and finance are,…

Policy models provide the framework for moving policy forward. However, not all policy models will be effective for all priorities. Therefore, it is important to appraise policy models with the specific advocacy priority in mind. For this Assignment, you will choose from three policymaking frameworks, the one that best fits your advocacy priority. You will…

Policy What are legislators currently doing to address your selected advocacy priorities for a vulnerable population? Are there current policies in place? Are there current policies proposed at either the state or federal level? What are the most obvious strengths and weaknesses of these policies as they relate to your advocacy priority? What might need…

BLOG: OBSERVATION OF EBP As a DNP-prepared nurse, you will have a significant voice in your healthcare setting to advocate for evidence-based practice (EBP). Understanding how evidence can inform better nursing care and improve patient outcomes is fundamental to successful advocacy. Blogs help facilitate a meaningful and more informal classroom environment—one that fosters dialogue, interaction,…

Imagine that you are a DNP-prepared nurse responsible for overseeing a large intensive care unit (ICU). You have noticed that in the past three months, the number of nosocomial, or hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), has dramatically increased among patients who have undergone cardiovascular procedures. You would like to initiate a practice study to determine the source…

In order to fulfil your DNP degree at Walden, you will complete non-clinical coursework, practicum hours, and a DNP Project. Both the clinical hours you will complete as part of your Practicum and your DNP Project will align with specific Domains as defined in The Essentials. Your DNP Project will focus on a gap in…