Grand Canyon – NRS 440 All Week Discussions

NRS 440 Grand Canyon All Week Discussions

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NRS 440 Grand Canyon Topic 1 Discussion 1

What is the impact to the nursing profession and to the public related to the projected nursing shortage? Discuss at least one way that the nursing profession is working toward a resolution of this problem.

NRS 440 Grand Canyon Topic 1 Discussion 2

What is the role of health care reform in shifting the focus from a disease-oriented health care system toward one of wellness and prevention, and how does nursing fit into this shift?

NRS 440 Grand Canyon Topic 2 Discussion 1

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) was passed into legislation in March of 2010. Identify the impact of this legislation on your nursing practice by choosing two key nursing provisions outlined in the American Nurses Association “Key Provisions Related to Nursing” summary at http://www.rnaction.org/site/DocServer/KeyProvisions_Nursing-PublicLaw.pdf?docID=1241&verID=1
Discuss how these two provisions have impacted, or will impact, your current practice of nursing.

NRS 440 Grand Canyon Topic 2 Discussion 2

Describe one innovative health care delivery model that incorporates an interdisciplinary care delivery team. How is this advantageous to patient outcomes?

NRS 440 Grand Canyon Topic 3 Discussion 1

Discuss current research that links patient safety outcomes to ADN and BSN nurses. Based on some real-life experiences, do you agree or disagree with this research?

NRS 440 Grand Canyon Topic 3 Discussion 2

What is the difference between a DNP and a PhD in nursing? Which of these would you choose to pursue if you decide to continue your education to the doctoral level?

NRS 440 Grand Canyon Topic 4 Discussion 1

Choose one legislator on the state or federal level who is also a nurse, and discuss the importance of their role as advocate for improving health care delivery. What specific bill(s) have they sponsored or supported that has/have influenced health care?

NRS 440 Grand Canyon Topic 4 Discussion 2

Discuss how the CMS reimbursement rules for never events required a shift in the patient care delivery model in inpatient facilities.

NRS 440 Grand Canyon Topic 5 Discussion 1

Identify the educational preparation and role(s) of the clinical nurse leader (CNL) designation. Give an example of how the CNL influences direct patient care whether in a hospital or out in the community.

NRS 440 Grand Canyon Topic 5 Discussion 2

What you can use to create change in your current workplace.