Entries by Linus

MANAGED CARE

Purpose This project provides you with an opportunity to thoroughly research a current issue, technology, or other concept dealing with managed care. The project helps you examine the structure and function of the managed care system, as well as current issues impacting this system. Goal of the Project Write an argumentative research paper on a managed care-related […]

GENDER DIFFERENCES IN SUBSTANCE USE

GENDER DIFFERENCES IN SUBSTANCE USE RESPONSE Read Chapter 18 of your Doweiko textbook to gain a perspective of the differences among genders as related to chemical abuse. Locate one scholarly article on the Internet about how gender affects the rehabilitation process and the special issues arising from this. Write a one-page response that discusses how the […]

why the Humanities is relevant to contemporary human experience

Develop: Presentation and Reflection Evaluation Title: Your Story The final project asks you to demonstrate that you have gained mastery of these objectives: Explain how and why the study of the Humanities is relevant to contemporary human experience. Analyze how personal experience affects one’s interpretation of humanities texts. Throughout this course, you have discovered how […]

the Reflection on Cultural Diversity

Assignment #1 In this unit, you will consider everything you have learned over the course of the term and reflect on our growing awareness of stereotypes, othering, and the impact of inequality on cultural diversity. Download the Reflection on Cultural Diversity Template Follow the template instructions Demonstrate your understanding of key concepts from the weekly […]

compassion and trust

What are your thoughts Nursing is a profession that is known for teamwork, compassion and trust. “To achieve positive outcomes and improved health for individuals, collaboration is essential” by working with other parts of the health care team (McNiff, 2018). Nursing can also be stressful, emotionally and physically draining, and time-consuming. Utilizing resources in the […]

Advocacy and the Health Professional

Advocacy has always been an important piece of the healthcare professional’s role. But, with globalization, widening advocacy efforts have become increasingly important. The journal assignments provide you an opportunity to focus on how you can advocate for global health and policy in your current or future role as a health professional. Use the journal assignment […]

a significant role in shaping the public opinion on “to vaccinate

Vaccination is a hot-button issue for many Americans. Healthcare professionals, media outlets, celebrities, and the general population all play a significant role in shaping the public opinion on “to vaccinate or not to vaccinate.” In some states, policies are in place to help parents navigate the decision to vaccinate their child. In some organizations, patients […]

NURSING SHORTAGE

The subject is nursing shortage due to the expansion of the pediatric  program and units: The strategic goal would be to decrease turnover rates and costs, increase morale, improve patient care outcomes, and higher HCAHPS scores.  The goal is to promote a healthy workplace and staff satisfaction by decreasing nurse burn out. Staff satisfaction will […]

the leadership team of a non-profit, regional hospital

You are on the leadership team of a non-profit, regional hospital. The hospital recently issued an internal policy requiring increased sensitivity, competence, and annual training for all staff on improving care delivery for LGBTQIAP+ patients. Your leadership team is debating publicly announcing the hospital’s policy. The hospital is in a very conservative state. Many of […]

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

Instructions 1. Answer question 1 Scenarios/Questions (choose one) 1. In acute care, a charge nurse is assigned to oversee a unit, and a nursing supervisor oversees the nursing role across a facility.  All work together to control the flow of patients in and out of the unit and facility, make staffing assignments, and assist with problems and […]