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NRS440 Trends and Issues in today’s Health Care

Week 1 Discussion

DQ1 Discuss
the events that have contributed (or will continue to contribute) to the
nursing shortage, or that contribute to a shortage in a region or specialty.
Discuss at least one way that the nursing profession is currently working
toward a resolution of this problem. In replies to peers, offer different
examples of how the nursing shortage has been addressed in your state,
community, or specialty area.

DQ2 Explain
how health care reform has helped shift the focus from a disease-oriented
health care system to one of wellness and prevention. Discuss ways in which
health care will continue this trend and explain the role of nursing in
supporting and facilitating this shift. In replies to peers, provide an example
of wellness and prevention initiatives your organization or specialty area has
in place.

NRS440 Trends and Issues in today’s Health Care

Week 2 Discussion

DQ1 Explain
how interprofessional collaboration will help reduce errors, provide
higher-quality care, and increase safety. Provide an example of a current or
emerging trend that will require more, or change the nature of,
interprofessional collaboration.

DQ2 Describe
one innovative health care delivery model that incorporates an
interdisciplinary care delivery team. Explain how this model is advantageous to
patient outcomes.

NRS440 Trends and Issues in today’s Health Care

Week 3 Discussion

DQ1 Discuss
the correlation between nursing education and positive patient outcomes. Include
current research that links patient safety outcomes to advanced degrees in
nursing. Based on some real-life experiences, explain whether you agree or
disagree with this research.

DQ2 Discuss
the difference between a DNP and a PhD in nursing. Discuss which of these you
would choose to pursue if you decide to continue your education to the doctoral
level and explain why.

NRS440 Trends and Issues in today’s Health Care

Week 4 Discussion

DQ1 Choose
a legislator on the state or federal level who is also a nurse and discuss the
importance of the legislator/nurse’s role as advocate for improving health care
delivery. What specific bills has the legislator/nurse sponsored or supported
that have influenced health care.

DQ2 Research
legislation that has occurred within the last 5 years at the state or federal
level as a result of nurse advocacy. Describe the legislation and what was
accomplished. What additional steps need to be taken to continue advocacy for
this issue?

NRS440 Trends and Issues in today’s Health Care

Week 5 Discussion

DQ1 Discuss
a formal role where a nurse is in a position of leadership. Outline the
essential responsibilities of that role and the educational preparation
required. Explain what leadership traits, styles, or qualities are required to
be successful in this role and why.

DQ2 The
influence of leadership can be far-reaching in practice and improving patient
outcomes even when not in a formal role. Describe advocacy strategies that you
can use as a leader to create positive change in your current workplace. In
response to peers, describe a time when you provided leadership and the
outcome. Was there anything that you would do differently?

NRS440 Trends and Issues in today’s Health Care

Week 1 Assignment

IOM Future
of Nursing Report and Nursing

Review the
IOM report, “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing
Health,” and explore the “Campaign for Action: State Action
Coalition” website. In a 1,000-1,250 word paper, discuss the influence the
IOM report and state-based action coalitions have had on nursing practice,
nursing education, and nursing workforce development, and how they continue to
advance the goals for the nursing profession.

Include the
following:

Describe
the work of the Robert Wood Foundation Committee Initiative that led to the IOM
report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.”

Outline the
four “Key Messages” that structure the IOM Report recommendations.
Explain how these have transformed or influenced nursing practice, nursing
education and training, nursing leadership, and nursing workforce development.
Provide examples.

Discuss the
role of state-based action coalitions. Explain how these coalitions help
advance the goals specified in the IOM report, “Future of Nursing: Leading
Change, Advancing Health.”

Research
the initiatives on which your state’s action coalition is working. Summarize
two initiatives spearheaded by your state’s action coalition. Discuss the ways
these initiatives advance the nursing profession.

Describe
barriers to advancement that currently exist in your state and explain how
nursing advocates in your state overcome these barriers.

You are
required to cite to a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment.
Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the
assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice.

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. Refer to the LopesWrite
Technical Support articles for assistance.

NRS440 Trends and Issues in today’s Health Care

Week 2 Assignment

Health Care
Delivery Models and Nursing Practice

Examine
changes introduced to reform or restructure the U.S. health care delivery
system. In a 1,000-1,250 word paper, discuss action taken for reform and
restructuring and the role of the nurse within this changing environment.

Include the
following:

Outline a
current or emerging health care law or federal regulation introduced to reform
or restructure some aspect of the health care delivery system. Describe the
effect of this on nursing practice and the nurse’s role and responsibility.

Discuss how
quality measures and pay for performance affect patient outcomes. Explain how
these affect nursing practice and describe the expectations and responsibilities
of the nursing role in these situations.

Discuss
professional nursing leadership and management roles that have arisen and how
they are important in responding to emerging trends and in the promotion of
patient safety and quality care in diverse health care settings.

Research
emerging trends. Predict two ways in which the practice of nursing and nursing
roles will grow or transform within the next five years to respond to upcoming
trends or predicted issues in health care.

You are
required to cite to a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment.
Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the
assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice.

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. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical
Support articles for assistance.

NRS440 Trends and Issues in today’s Health Care

Week 3 Assignment

Refection
Paper

The IOM
published report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing
Health,” makes recommendations for lifelong learning and achieving higher
levels of education.

In
1,000-1,250 words, examine the importance of nursing education and discuss your
overall educational goals.

Include the
following:

Discuss your
options in the job market based on your educational level.

Review the
IOM Future of Nursing Recommendations for achieving higher levels of education.
Describe what professional certification and advanced degrees (MSN, DNP, etc.)
you want to pursue and explain your reasons for wanting to attain the
education. Discuss your timeline for accomplishing these goals.

Discuss how
increasing your level of education would affect how your competitiveness in the
current job market and your role in the future of nursing.

Discuss the
relationship of continuing nursing education to competency, attitudes,
knowledge, and the ANA Scope and Standards for Practice and Code of Ethics.

Discuss
whether continuing nursing education should be mandatory. Provide support for
your response.

You are
required to cite to a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment.
Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the
assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice.

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. Refer to the LopesWrite
Technical Support articles for assistance.

NRS440 Trends and Issues in today’s Health Care

Week 4 Assignment

Advocacy
Through Legislation

Nurses often
become motivated to change aspects within the larger health care system based
on their real-world experience. As such, many nurses take on an advocacy role
to influence a change in regulations, policies, and laws that govern the larger
health care system.

For this
assignment, identify a problem or concern in your state, community, or
organization that has the capacity for advocacy through legislation. Research
the issue and use the “Advocacy Through Legislation” template to
complete this assignment.

You are
required to cite to a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment.
Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the
assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice.

While APA
style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing
is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA
formatting 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. Refer to the LopesWrite
Technical Support articles for assistance.

Advocacy
Through Legislation

Identify a problem or concern in your state, community, or
organization that has the capacity to be advocated through legislation.
Research the issue and complete the sections below. For each topic that
requires the listing of criteria, a minimum of two criteria should be
identified and discussed. Add more rows as is appropriate for the
topic/proposal.

Problem In no more than 250 words, describe the problem, who is affected, and the current ramifications. Explain the consequences if the issue continues.
Idea for Addressing Solution In no more than 250 words, outline your idea for addressing the issue and explain why legislation is the best course for advocacy.
Research the Issue Perform research and compile information for your idea. Present substantive evidence-based findings that support your idea for addressing the problem (studies, research, and reports). Include any similar legislation introduced or passed in other states.
Evidence 1
Evidence 2
Stakeholder Support Discuss the stakeholders who would support the proposed idea and explain why they would be in support.
Stakeholder(s) Supporting 1
Stakeholder(s) Supporting 2
Stakeholder Opposition Discuss the stakeholders who would oppose the proposed idea. Explain why they would be in opposition and how you would prepare to debate or converse about these considerations.
Stakeholder(s) Opposed 1
Stakeholder(s) Opposed 2
Financial Incentives/Costs In no more than 250 words, summarize the financial impact for the issue and the idea (added costs, cost savings, increased revenue, etc.). Provided support.
Legislature: Information Needed and Process for Proposal Discuss the how to advocate for your proposal using legislation. Include the following:
Provide the name and complete contact information for the legislator.
Describe the steps for how you would present this to your legislator.
Outline the process if your legislator chooses to introduce your idea as a bill to congress.
Christian Principles and Nursing Advocacy In no more than 250 words, discuss how principles of a Christian worldview lend support to legislative advocacy in health care without bias. Be specific as to how these principles help advocate for inclusiveness and positive health outcomes for all populations, including those more vulnerable, without regard to gender, sexual orientation, culture, race, religion/belief, etc.

NRS440 Trends and Issues in today’s Health Care

Week 5 Assignment

CLC –
Leadership Styles and Nursing

This is a
Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment.

The purpose
of this assignment is to assess leadership styles, traits, and practices as a
nursing professional, establish the importance of effective interprofessional
communication as a leader in nursing, and to explore the role of servant leadership
in nursing practice.

Read the
study materials on leadership and complete the topic quiz activities to better
understand your leadership qualities.

Upon
completion, summarize and share with your group what you learned about your
specific leadership qualities, so you can become familiar with how you are
similar and different from your peers when it comes to being a leader.

As a group,
review the study materials related to servant leadership. Using what you have
learned about the tenets of servant leadership and traits and practices of
successful leaders, create a 10-12 slide PowerPoint presentation with speaker
notes. Add an additional slide for references at the end of your
presentation.

Include the
following in your presentation:

Each group
member: Create a slide that summarizes your leadership style, traits, and
practices.

Compare the
personal leadership styles of your group members, including commonalities
between group members’ strengths and weaknesses.

Explain why
it is important for nursing professionals to be aware of their personal
leadership style, traits, and practices.

Discuss
what leadership traits and styles are necessary to be an effective
communicator. Explain the importance of leaders adapting communication
approaches when working interprofessionally (across ancillary departments,
vendors, community members).

Discuss how
nursing professionals can benefit from integrating the tenets of servant
leadership to empower and influence others as they lead.

Discuss how
leaders who practice servant leadership and have a strong understanding of
their personal leadership traits can successfully lead others and navigate the
unique challenges that are part of nursing and health care. Provide two
examples that illustrate your main ideas.

You are
required to cite to a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment.
Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the
assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice.

Refer to
the resource, “Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations,” located
in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this
assignment in the appropriate style.

While APA
style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing
is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA
formatting 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. Refer to the LopesWrite
Technical Support articles for assistance.