Nursing

Training under an individual physician remained the most common method of physician education when the first medical school was established in 1756 (Sultz & Young, 2011). Physicians in training were granted a certificate on completion of their apprenticeship. Medical education has changed substantially since that time and now there are over 815,000 licensed physicians in […]

Reimbursement processes and rates for services provided by NPs vary between funding sources. Differentiate between public, private and managed health care plans. Research the application process for NPs to join the panels for reimbursement and the rates of reimbursement for services provided by NPs. Share with your colleagues which panel(s) you researched and what you […]

In a 150-word initial post, answer the following questions. When looking at all the programs associated with microsoft office answer Of all the topics you have explored, which do you think will benefit you the most in your future career (medical technoligst)? Which topics compelled you to research for more information? Which of the three […]

Lockout/Tagout Choose a journal article that addresses some aspect of lockout/tagout. The article itself must be more than one page in length. The EBSCO Database (Business Source Complete) is a good source of journals for safety related articles. The Article Critique must include the following components: ï‚· a brief introduction to the article, ï‚· a […]

What do you look forward to, as you begin this educational experience and your personal search for purpose? What is your greatest fear? How can you overcome it? Write about one specific educational experience from your past where you addressed a fear and overcame it and how you succeeded in this process.

NPs must invest in lifelong learning strategies for professional development, to maintain licensure and certification and for personal enrichment. Fortunately, numerous options and opportunities for lifelong learning and professional development exist. NPs may engage in research, policy and decision making, writing for publication, continuing educational opportunities, teaching and mentoring novice NPs, to name a few. […]

The role of the NP is quite rewarding. However, it can be wrought with challenges, as well. Review the Code of Ethics for Nurses and examine potential challenges the NP may encounter in practice and create potential solutions. Share this with your colleagues in your post and offer feedback as you read the posts of […]

Nursing research differs from research in other fields in that nursing draws data and develops interventions from a broad knowledge base (e.g. social science, biology, chemistry, etc.). The advantage of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary collaboration is increasingly apparent. Review Bringing Science to Life: The Interdisciplinary Advantage (NINR, 2011). After reviewing, please address the following: Compare and contrast […]

For this assignment, you will develop your plan to become an NP. First, take time to examine the roles of the advanced practice nurse within the context of the United States healthcare delivery system. Identify your preferred areas of practice (e.g. populations, geographical locations, clinical settings, etc.) and necessary steps to reach this goal (including […]

  Prepare a 10-minute presentation (10-15 slides, not including title or reference slide) on organizational culture and values.   Describe how alignment between the values of an organization and the values of the nurse impact nurse engagement and patient outcomes.   Discuss how an individual can use effective communication techniques to overcome workplace challenges, encourage […]