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Grand Canyon – NRS 440 All Week Assignments

NRS 440 Grand Canyon All Week Assignments

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NRS 440 Grand Canyon Topic 1 Assignment

Benchmark – Implementation of the IOM Future of Nursing Report

Details:

In a formal paper of 1,000-1,250 words you will discuss the work of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Committee Initiative on the Future of Nursing and the Institute of Medicine research that led to the IOM report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.” Identify the importance of the IOM “Future of Nursing” report related to nursing practice, nursing education and nursing workforce development. What is the role of state-based action coalitions and how do they advance goals of the Future of Nursing: Campaign forAction?

Explore the Campaign for Action webpage (you may need to research your state’s website independently if it is not active on this site):

http://campaignforaction.org/states

Review your state’s progress report by locating your state and clicking on one of the six progress icons for: education, leadership, practice, interpersonal collaboration, diversity, and data. You can also download a full progress report for your state by clicking on the box located at the bottom of the webpage.

In a paper of 1,000-1,250 words:

  1. Discuss the work of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Committee Initiative on the Future of Nursing and the Institute of Medicine research that led to the IOM report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.”
  2. Identify the importance of the IOM “Future of Nursing” report related to nursing practice, nursing education and nursing workforce development.
    What is the role of state-based action coalitions and how do they advance goals of the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action?

Summarize two initiatives spearheaded by your state’s action coalition. In what ways do these initiatives advance the nursing profession? What barriers to advancement currently exist in your state? How can nursing advocates in your state overcome these barriers?


A minimum of three scholarly references are required for this assignment.
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 Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

NRS 440 Grand Canyon Topic 2 Assignment

Evolving Practice of Nursing and Patient Care Delivery Models

Details:
As the country focuses on the restructuring of the U.S. health care delivery system, nurses will continue to play an important role. It is expected that more and more nursing jobs will become available out in the community, and fewer will be available in acute care hospitals.

  1. Write an informal presentation (500-700 words) to educate nurses about how the practice of nursing is expected to grow and change. Include the concepts of continuity or continuum of care, accountable care organizations (ACO), medical homes, and nurse-managed health clinics.
    Share your presentation with nurse colleagues on your unit or department and ask them to offer their impressions of the anticipated changes to health care delivery and the new role of nurses in hospital settings, communities, clinics, and medical
    homes.
  2. In 800-1,000 words summarize the feedback shared by three nurse colleagues and discuss whether their impressions are consistent with what you have researched about health reform.
  3. A minimum of three scholarly references are required for this assignment.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation 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 Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

NRS 440 Grand Canyon Topic 3 Assignment

Reflection Paper

Details:
In a reflection of 450-600 words, explain how you see yourself fitting into the following IOM Future of Nursing recommendations:

  1. Recommendation 4: Increase the proportion of nurses with a baccalaureate degree to 80% by 2020.
  2. Recommendation 5: Double the number of nurses with a doctorate by 2020.
  3. Recommendation 6: Ensure that nurses engage in lifelong learning.

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

  1. How will increasing your level of education affect how you compete in the current job market?
  2. How will increasing your level of education affect your role in the future of nursing?

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

NRS 440 Grand Canyon Topic 4 Assignment 1

CLC – Pros and Cons of Mandatory Continuing Nursing Education

View Rubric

Details:

This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment.

In your CLC group, create a PowerPoint presentation of 10-15 slides in which you compare the pros and cons of continuing nursing education related to the following:

  1. Impact on competency.
  2. Impact on knowledge and attitudes.
  3. Relationship to professional certification.
  4. Relationship to ANA Scope and Standards of Practice.
  5. Relationship to ANA Code of Ethics.

Take a position with your CLC group: Should continuing nursing education be mandatory for all nurses? Support your position with rationale.

A minimum of three scholarly sources are required for this assignment.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation 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.

NRS 440 Grand Canyon Topic 4 Assignment 2

How a Bill Becomes a Law

Details:
As you have discovered through this course, nurses are influential members of the community and the political system. Therefore, for the purposes of this assignment you will identify a problem or concern in your community, organization, etc. that has the capacity to be legislated. You will conduct research and state a proposal. Through the legislative process, your proposal for the problem or concern may
influence an idea for change into a law.

First, refer to the “How a Bill Becomes a Law” media.
http://lc.gcumedia.com/zwebassets/courseMaterialPages/nrs440v_how-a-bill-becomes-a-law-v2.1.php/.

Then, view the “Bill to Law Process” to watch the scenario.
After viewing the scenario, refer to the “Legislative Assignment.” You will need to save the document first in order to use it.

Submit the assignment to the instructor. You also reserve the right to submit your completed proposal to the respective government official. However, this is optional. If you select to submit your proposal as a part of the legislative process, refer to “Find Your Representative” or research the contact information on your own.

NRS 440 Grand Canyon Topic 5 Assignment

Combining Nurse Leader with Advocacy

Details:
Rate yourself using the results from the “Nurse Manager Skills Inventory”:

http://www.aone.org/resources/nurse-manager-skills-inventory.pdf

Write a reflection of 750-1,000 words in which you identify your strengths and weaknesses related to the four content areas below:

  1. Personal and professional accountability
  2. Career planning
  3. Personal journey disciplines
  4. Reflective practice reference behaviors/tenets

Discuss how you will use your current leadership skill set to advocate for change in your workplace.
Identify one personal goal for your leadership growth and discuss your implementation plan to achieve that goal.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation 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 Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.



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Grand Canyon – NRS 440 Week 1 Complete Work

NRS 440 Grand Canyon Week 1 Complete Work

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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 1 Assignment

Benchmark – Implementation of the IOM Future of Nursing Report
Details:
In a formal paper of 1,000-1,250 words you will discuss the work of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Committee Initiative on the Future of Nursing and the Institute of Medicine research that led to the IOM report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.” Identify the importance of the IOM “Future of Nursing” report related to nursing practice, nursing education and nursing workforce development. What is the role of state-based action coalitions and how do they advance goals of the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action?
Explore the Campaign for Action webpage (you may need to research your state’s website independently if it is not active on this site):

http://campaignforaction.org/states

Review your state’s progress report by locating your state and clicking on one of the six progress icons for: education, leadership, practice, interpersonal collaboration, diversity, and data. You can also download a full progress report for your state by clicking on the box located at the bottom of the webpage.

In a paper of 1,000-1,250 words:

  1. Discuss the work of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Committee Initiative on the Future of Nursing and the Institute of Medicine research that led to the IOM report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.”
  2. Identify the importance of the IOM “Future of Nursing” report related to nursing practice, nursing education and nursing workforce development.
  3. What is the role of state-based action coalitions and how do they advance goals of the Future of Nursing: Campaign
    for Action?

Summarize two initiatives spearheaded by your state’s action coalition. In what ways do these initiatives advance the nursing profession? What barriers to advancement currently exist in your state? How can nursing advocates in your state overcome these barriers?
A minimum of three scholarly references are required for this assignment.
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 Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Benchmark – Implementation of the IOM Future of Nursing Report

 

1

Unsatisfactory

0.00%

 

2

Less than Satisfactory

75.00%

 

3

Satisfactory

79.00%

 

4

Good

89.00%

 

5

Excellent

100.00%

 

80.0 %Content

 

 

 

5.0 %Provided an original
summary of the key messages of the IOM report, Future of Nursing: Leading
Change, Advancing Health. Any specific references should be cited.

 

 


Did not attempt to
provide a summary of the key messages of the IOM report, Future of Nursing:
Leading Change, Advancing Health, or failed to cite specific references to
the IOM report.

 


Provided a skeletal
summary of the key messages of the IOM report, Future of Nursing: Leading
Change, Advancing Health. Some of the specific references to the IOM report
were cited or were done incorrectly.

 


Demonstrates a moderate
knowledge of the subject. Recognizes the basic ideas. Misinterprets evidence
on the committee’s initiative.

 


Demonstrates good
knowledge of the subject. Correctly describes the committee’s initiative.
Justifies some of the impacts on the Future of Nursing.

 


Provided an original
summary of the key messages of the IOM report, Future of Nursing: Leading
Change, Advancing Health. References specific to the IOM report were properly
cited.

 

15.0 %Identify the role
of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Initiative and the American Association
of Retired Persons on the Future of Nursing Campaign for Action and the State
Based Action Coalitions

 

 


Does not demonstrate
knowledge of role. Fails to identify the impact of the Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation Initiative on the Future of Nursing.

 


Demonstrates minimal
knowledge of subject. Does not adequately visualize or justify the work of
the Committee of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Initiative on the Future
of Nursing.

 


Demonstrates a moderate
knowledge of the subject. Recognizes the basic ideas. Misinterprets evidence
on the committee’s initiative.

 


Demonstrates good
knowledge of the subject. Correctly describes the committee’s initiative.
Justifies some of the impacts on the Future of Nursing.

 


Demonstrates a full and
deep knowledge of subject. Develops and explains an informed position on the
committee’s initiative, integrates and justifies the impact on the Future of
Nursing

 

15.0 %Identify the
importance of the IOM FON report related to the nursing workforce

 

 


Does not demonstrate
knowledge of the concept or its role. Fails to identify the importance of the
IOM FON report related to the nursing workforce.

 


Demonstrates minimal
knowledge of the subject. Does not adequately visualize or justify the
importance of the IOM FON report related to the nursing workforce.

 


Demonstrates a moderate
knowledge of the subject. Recognizes the basic ideas. Misinterprets evidence
on the importance of the IOM FON report related to the nursing workforce.

 


Demonstrates good
knowledge of the subject. Correctly describes importance of the IOM FON
report related to the nursing workforce.

 


Demonstrates a full and
deep knowledge of the subject. Develops and explains the importance of the
IOM FON report, integrates and justifies the importance of the IOM FON report
related to the nursing workforce.

 

15.0 %Discuss the intent
of the Future of Nursing Campaign for Action

 

 


Does not demonstrate
knowledge of the concept or its role. Fails to identify the intent of the Future
of Nursing Campaign for Action.

 


Demonstrates minimal
knowledge of the subject. Does not adequately visualize or identify the
intent of the Future of Nursing Campaign for Action.

 


Demonstrates a moderate
knowledge of the subject. Recognizes the basic ideas. Misinterprets evidence
on the intent of the Future of Nursing Campaign for Action.

 


Demonstrates good
knowledge of the subject. Correctly describes the intent of the Future of
Nursing Campaign for Action.

 


Demonstrates a full and
deep knowledge of the subject. Develops and explains the intent of the Future
of Nursing Campaign for Action, integrates and justifies the intent of the
Future of Nursing Campaign for Action.

 

15.0 %Identify the
rationale of state-based action coalitions

 

 


Does not demonstrate knowledge
of the concept or its role. Fails to identify the rationale of state-based
action coalitions.

 


Demonstrates minimal
knowledge of the subject. Does not adequately identify the rationale of
state-based action coalitions.

 


Demonstrates a moderate
knowledge of the subject. Recognizes the basic ideas. Misinterprets evidence
on the rationale of state-based action coalitions.

 


Demonstrates good
knowledge of the subject. Correctly identifies the rationale of state-based
action coalitions.

 


Demonstrates a full and
deep knowledge of the subject. Develops and explains and identifies the
rationale of state-based action coalitions and justifies a rationale for
state-based action coalitions.

 

15.0 %Discuss one
state-based action coalition and two initiatives

 

 


Does not demonstrate
knowledge of the concept or its role. Fails to identify one state-based
action coalition and two initiatives.

 


Demonstrates minimal
knowledge of the subject. Does not adequately identify one state-based action
coalition and two initiatives.

 


Demonstrates a moderate
knowledge of the subject. Recognizes the basic ideas. Identifies but
misinterprets one state-based action coalition and two initiatives.

 


Demonstrates good
knowledge of the subject. Correctly identifies one state-based action coalition
and two initiatives.

 


Demonstrates a full and
deep knowledge of the subject. Develops and explains the one state-based
action coalition and two initiatives, integrates and justifies one
state-based action coalition and two initiatives.

 

15.0 %Organization and
Effectiveness

 

 

 

5.0 %Thesis Development
and Purpose

 

 


Paper lacks any
discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

 


Thesis and/or main claim
are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear.

 


Thesis and/or main claim
are apparent and appropriate to purpose.

 


Thesis and/or main claim
are clear and forecast the development of the paper. Is descriptive and
reflective of the arguments and appropriate to purpose.

 


Thesis and/or main claim
are comprehensive; contained within the thesis is the essence of the paper.
Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

 

15.0 %Organization and
Effectiveness

 

 

 

5.0 %Paragraph
Development and Transitions

 

 


Paragraphs and
transitions consistently lack unity and coherence. No apparent connections
between paragraphs are established. Transitions are inappropriate to purpose
and scope. Organization is disjointed.

 


Some paragraphs and
transitions may lack logical progression of ideas, unity, coherence, and/or
cohesiveness.Some degree of organization is evident.

 


Paragraphs are generally
competent, but ideas may show some inconsistency in organization and/or in
their relationships to each other.

 


A logical progression of
ideas between paragraphs is apparent. Paragraphs exhibit a unity, coherence,
and cohesiveness. Topic sentences and concluding remarks are appropriate to
purpose.

 


There is a sophisticated
construction of paragraphs and transitions. Ideas progress and relate to each
other. Paragraph and transition construction guide the reader. Paragraph
structure is seamless.

 

15.0 %Organization and
Effectiveness

 

 

 

5.0 %Mechanics of Writing
(includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

 

 


Surface errors are pervasive
enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice
and/or sentence construction are used.

 


Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice
(register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.

 


Some mechanical errors or
typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct
sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.

 


Prose is largely free of
mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence
structures and effective figures of speech are used.

 


Writer is clearly in
command of standard, written, academic English.

 

5.0 %Format

 

 

 

2.0 %Paper Format (1-
inch margins;12-point-font;double-spaced;Times New Roman, Arial, or Courier)

 

 


Template is not used
appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.

 


Template is used, but
some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is
apparent.

 


Template is used, and
formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.

 


Template is fully used;
There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

 


All format elements are
correct.

 

3.0 %Research Citations
(In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing
and formatting, as appropriate to assignment)

 

 


No reference page is
included. No citations are used.

 


Reference page is
present. Citations are inconsistently used.

 


Reference page is
included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately
documented, although some errors may be present.

 


Reference page is present
and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and
GCU style is usually correct.

 


In-text citations and a
reference page are complete. The documentation of cited sources is free of
error.

 



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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.



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Grand Canyon – NRS 440 Entire Course

NRS 440 Grand Canyon Entire Course

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NRS-440VN | The Future of Nursing in an Evolving Health Care System

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 1 Assignment

Benchmark – Implementation of the IOM Future of Nursing Report

Details:

In a formal paper of 1,000-1,250 words you will discuss the work of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Committee Initiative on the Future of Nursing and the Institute of Medicine research that led to the IOM report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.” Identify the importance of the IOM “Future of Nursing” report related to nursing practice, nursing education and nursing workforce development. What is the role of state-based action coalitions and how do they advance goals of the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action?

Explore the Campaign for Action webpage (you may need to research your state’s website independently if it is not active on this site):
http://campaignforaction.org/states

Review your  state’s progress report by locating your state and clicking on one of the six progress icons for: education, leadership, practice, interpersonal collaboration, diversity, and data. You can also download a full progress report for your state by clicking on the box located at the bottom of the webpage.

In a paper of 1,000-1,250 words:

  1. Discuss the work of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Committee Initiative on the Future of Nursing and the Institute of Medicine research that led to the IOM report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.”
  2. Identify the importance of the IOM “Future of Nursing” report related to nursing practice, nursing education and nursing workforce development.
  3. What is the role of state-based action coalitions and how do they advance goals of the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action?

Summarize two initiatives spearheaded by your state’s action coalition. In what ways do these initiatives advance the nursing  profession? What barriers to advancement currently exist in your state? How can nursing advocates in your state overcome these barriers?
A minimum of three scholarly references are required for this assignment.
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 Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Benchmark – Implementation of the IOM Future of Nursing Report

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 2 Assignment

Evolving Practice of Nursing and Patient Care Delivery Models

Details:

As the country focuses on the restructuring of the U.S. health care delivery system, nurses will continue to play an important role. It is expected that more and more nursing jobs will become available out in the community, and fewer will be available in acute care hospitals.

  1. Write an informal presentation (500-700 words) to educate nurses about how the practice of nursing is expected to grow and change. Include the concepts of continuity or continuum of care, accountable care organizations (ACO), medical homes, and nurse-managed health clinics.
  2. Share your presentation with nurse colleagues on your unit or department and ask them to offer their impressions of the anticipated changes to health care delivery and the new role of nurses in hospital settings, communities, clinics, and medical homes.
  3. In 800-1,000 words summarize the feedback shared by three nurse colleagues and discuss whether their impressions are consistent with what you have researched about health reform.
  4. A minimum of three scholarly references are required for this assignment.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation 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 Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Evolving Practice of Nursing and Patient Care Delivery Models

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 3  Assignment

Reflection Paper

Details:
In a reflection of 450-600 words, explain how you see yourself fitting into the following IOM Future of Nursing recommendations:

  1. Recommendation 4: Increase the proportion of nurses with a baccalaureate degree to 80% by 2020.
  2. Recommendation 5: Double the number of nurses with a doctorate by 2020.
  3. Recommendation 6: Ensure that nurses engage in lifelong learning.

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

  1. How will increasing your level of education affect how you compete in the current job market?
  2. How will increasing your level of education affect your role in the future of nursing?

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

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 4 Assignment 1

CLC – Pros and Cons of Mandatory Continuing Nursing Education

View Rubric

Details:

This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment.
In your CLC group, create a PowerPoint presentation of 10-15 slides in which you compare the pros and cons of continuing nursing education related to the following:

  1. Impact on competency.
  2. Impact on knowledge and attitudes.
  3. Relationship to professional certification.
  4. Relationship to ANA Scope and Standards of Practice.
  5. Relationship to ANA Code of Ethics.

Take a position with your CLC group: Should continuing nursing education be mandatory for all nurses? Support your position with rationale.
A minimum of three scholarly sources are required for this assignment.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation 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.

CLC – Pros and Cons of Mandatory Continuing Nursing Education

NRS 440 Grand Canyon Topic 4 Assignment 2

How a Bill Becomes a Law

Details:
As you have discovered through this course, nurses are influential members of the community and the political system. Therefore, for the purposes of this assignment you will identify a problem or concern in your community, organization, etc. that has the capacity to be legislated. You will conduct research and state a proposal.
Through the legislative process, your proposal for the problem or concern may influence an idea for change into a law.
First, refer to the “How a Bill Becomes a Law” media.


http://lc.gcumedia.com/zwebassets/courseMaterialPages/nrs440v_how-a-bill-becomes-a-law-v2.1.php/.

Then, view the “Bill to Law Process” to watch the scenario.

After viewing the scenario, refer to the “Legislative Assignment.” You will need to save the document first in order to use it.

Submit the assignment to the instructor. You also reserve the right to submit your completed proposal to the respective government official. However, this is optional. If you select to submit your proposal as a part of the legislative process, refer to “Find Your Representative” or research the contact information on your own.

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.

NRS 440 Grand Canyon Topic 5 Assignment

Combining Nurse Leader with Advocacy

Details:

Rate yourself using the results from the “Nurse Manager Skills Inventory”:

http://www.aone.org/resources/nurse-manager-skills-inventory.pdf

Write a reflection of 750-1,000 words in which you identify your strengths and weaknesses related to the four content areas below:

  1. Personal and professional accountability
  2. Career planning
  3. Personal journey disciplines
  4. Reflective practice reference behaviors/tenets

Discuss how you will use your current leadership skill set to advocate for change in your workplace.
Identify one personal goal for your leadership growth and discuss your implementation plan to achieve that goal.
While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected  and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation 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 Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.



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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 2 Assignment

Evolving Practice of Nursing and Patient Care Delivery Models

Details:

As the country focuses on  the restructuring of the U.S. health care delivery system, nurses will continue to play an important role. It is expected that more and more nursing jobs will become available out in the community, and fewer will be available in acute care hospitals.

  1. Write an informal presentation (500-700 words) to educate nurses about how the practice of nursing is expected to grow and change. Include the concepts of continuity or continuum of care, accountable care organizations (ACO), medical homes, and nurse-managed health clinics.
  2. Share your presentation with nurse colleagues on your unit or department and ask them to offer their impressions of the anticipated changes to health care delivery and the new role of nurses in hospital settings, communities, clinics, and medical
    homes.
  3. In 800-1,000 words summarize the feedback shared by three nurse colleagues and discuss whether their impressions are consistent with what you have researched about healthreform.
  4. A minimum of three scholarly references are required for this assignment.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation 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 Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Evolving Practice of Nursing and Patient Care Delivery Models

 

1

Unsatisfactory

0.00%

 

2

Less than Satisfactory

75.00%

 

3

Satisfactory

79.00%

 

4

Good

89.00%

 

5

Excellent

100.00%

 

80.0 %Content

 

 

 

40.0 %Clearly States How
the Practice of Nursing and Patient Delivery Will Evolve, While Addressing
Relevant Concepts That Include Continuity or Continuum of Care, Accountable
Care Organizations, Medical Homes, and Nurse-Managed Health Clinics

 

 


Main concept is not
clearly identified, and subconcepts do not consistently branch from the main
idea. Does not address any issues related to the evolving practice of nursing
and patient care delivery.

 


Main concept is not
clearly identified, and few subconcepts branch appropriately. Addresses at
least one issue related to the evolving practice of nursing and patient care
delivery.

 


Main concept is
identified, and a few subconcepts branch from the main idea. Addresses many
of the issues related to the evolving practice of nursing and patient
delivery and patient care delivery.

 


Main concept is easily
identified and most subconcepts branch from the main idea. Addresses all of the
issues related to the evolving practice of nursing and patient care delivery.

 


Main concept is easily
identified, and subconcepts branch appropriately from the main idea.
Addresses all of the issues related to the evolving practice of nursing and
patient care delivery.

 

20.0 %Evidence of
Feedback and Forecasting of Nursing Role From Colleagues

 

 


No evidence of feedback
and forecasting of the nursing role from colleagues is included.

 


Evidence of feedback and
forecasting of the nursing role from colleagues may be incomplete or lack
relevant scope.

 


Evidence of feedback and
forecasting of the nursing role from colleagues is included.

 


Evidence of feedback and
forecasting of the nursing role from colleagues is described in detail.

 


Evidence of feedback and
forecasting of the nursing role from colleagues is described in detail, with
relevant personal insight, reflection, or analysis.

 

20.0 %Use of Vocabulary
Regarding Evolving Practice of Nursing and Patient Care Delivery

 

 


No recommended terms have
been included in the correct context.

 


Few recommended terms
have been included in the correct context.

 


Some recommended terms
have been included in the correct context.

 


Most recommended terms
have been included in the correct context.

 


All of the recommended
terms have been included in the correct context.

 

15.0 %Organization and
Effectiveness

 

 

 

10.0 %Originality

 

 


Content is an extensive
collection and rehash of other people’s ideas, products, images, or
inventions. There is no evidence of new thought or inventiveness.

 


Content is a minimal
collection or rehash of other people’s ideas, products, images, or
inventions. There is no evidence of new thought.

 


Content shows evidence of
originality. While based on other people’s ideas, products, images, or
inventions, the work does offer some new insights.

 


Content shows evidence of
originality and inventiveness. While based on an extensive collection of
other people’s ideas, products, images, or inventions, the work extends
beyond that collection to offer new insights.

 


Content shows significant
evidence of originality and inventiveness. The majority of the content and
many of the ideas are fresh, original, inventive, and based upon logical
conclusions and sound research.

 

15.0 %Organization and
Effectiveness

 

 

 

5.0 %Mechanics of Writing
(includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, and language use)

 

 


Surface errors are
pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate
word choice and/or sentence construction are employed.

 


Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice
(register) and/or word choice are present.

 


Some mechanical errors or
typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader.
Audience-appropriate language is employed.

 


Prose is largely free of
mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety
of sentence structures and effective figures of speech.

 


The writer is clearly in
command of standard, written academic English.

 

5.0 %Format

 

 

 

2.0 %Paper Format (use of
appropriate style for the major and assignment)

 

 


Template is not used
appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.

 


Template is used, but
some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is
apparent.

 


Template is used, and
formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.

 


Template is fully used;
There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

 


All format elements are
correct.

 

3.0 %Research Citations
(in-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page
listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment)

 

 


No reference page is
included. No citations are used.

 


Reference page is
present. Citations are inconsistently used.

 


Reference page is
included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately
documented, although some errors may be present.

 


Reference page is present
and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and
style is usually correct.

 


In-text citations and a
reference page are complete. The documentation of cited sources is free of
error.

 

100 %Total Weightage

 

 

 



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Grand Canyon – NRS 440 Week 3 Complete Work

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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 3 Assignment

Reflection Paper

Details:
In a reflection of 450-600 words, explain how you see yourself fitting into the following IOM Future of Nursing recommendations:

  1. Recommendation 4: Increase the proportion of nurses with a baccalaureate degree to 80% by 2020.
  2. Recommendation 5: Double the number of nurses with a doctorate by 2020.
  3. Recommendation 6: Ensure that nurses engage in lifelong learning.

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

  1. How will increasing your level of education affect how you compete in the current job market?
  2. How will increasing your level of education affect your role in the future of nursing?

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

 You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.



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Grand Canyon – NRS 440 Week 4 Complete Work

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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 4 Assignment 1

CLC – Pros and Cons of Mandatory Continuing Nursing Education

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Details:
This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment.
In your CLC group, create a PowerPoint presentation of 10-15 slides in which you compare the pros and cons of continuing nursing education related to the following:

  1. Impact on competency.
  2. Impact on knowledge and attitudes.
  3. Relationship to professional certification.
  4.  Relationship to ANA Scope and Standards of Practice.
  5. Relationship to ANA Code of Ethics.

Take a position with your CLC group: Should continuing nursing education be mandatory for all nurses? Support your position with rationale.
A minimum of three scholarly sources are required for this assignment.
While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation 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.

CLC – Pros and Cons of Mandatory Continuing Nursing Education

NRS 440 Grand Canyon Topic 4 Assignment 2

How a Bill Becomes a Law

Details:
As you have discovered through this course, nurses are influential members of the community and the political system. Therefore, for the purposes of this assignment you will identify a problem or concern in your community, organization, etc. that has the capacity to be legislated. You will conduct research and state a proposal. Through the legislative process, your proposal for the problem or concern may
influence an idea for change into a law.

First, refer to the “How a Bill Becomes a Law” media.
http://lc.gcumedia.com/zwebassets/courseMaterialPages/nrs440v_how-a-bill-becomes-a-law-v2.1.php/.

Then, view the “Bill to Law Process” to watch the scenario.

After viewing the scenario, refer to the “Legislative Assignment.” You will need to save the document first in order to use it.

Submit the assignment to the instructor. You also reserve the right to submit your completed proposal to the respective government official. However, this is optional. If you select to submit your proposal as a part of the legislative process, refer to “Find Your Representative” or research the contact information on your own.



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Grand Canyon – NRS 440 Week 5 Complete Work

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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.

NRS 440 Grand Canyon Topic 5 Assignment

Combining Nurse Leader with Advocacy
Details:
Rate yourself using the results from the “Nurse Manager Skills Inventory”:

http://www.aone.org/resources/nurse-manager-skills-inventory.pdf

Write a reflection of  750-1,000 words in which you identify your strengths and weaknesses related to the four content areas below:

  1. Personal and professional accountability
  2. Career planning
  3. Personal journey disciplines
  4. Reflective practice reference behaviors/tenets

Discuss how you will use your current leadership skill set to advocate for change in your workplace.
Identify one personal goal for your leadership growth and discuss your implementation plan to achieve that goal.
While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation 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 Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.



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