After completing the Waxman reading, answer the following: Partnerships between acute care and community-based settings improve continuity of care. How do these partnerships influence reimbursement for health systems? Required Read the following in your Waxman textbook: Chapter 2, “Health Insurance and Reimbursement” Chapter 3, “Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Leader Strategies for Practice and Population Health…

Richard is a 62-year-old single man who says that his substance dependence and his bipolar disorder both emerged in his late teens. He says that he started to drink to “feel better” when his episodes of depression made it hard for him to interact with his peers. He also states that alcohol and cocaine are…

Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.DNP Approved Discussion Board Grading Criteria April 2018.docxDownload DNP Approved Discussion Board Grading Criteria April 2018.docx Discussion Board: 1.Consider the two research paradigms: quantitative and qualitative research and discuss the researcher’s purpose for choosing one over the other. (Related to MO 3, 4) 2. A. Describe…

Instructions: ANALYSIS, SYNTHESIS, AND APLLICATION OF BEST PRACTICES TO IMPROVE PATIENT AND HEALTH OUTCOMES PAPER. Topic: Staff Education on Improving Hypertension (HTN) Management in Non-Compliant Adult Patients in Underserved Clinics. To prepare: • Review the Learning Resources regarding the implementation of quality improvement initiatives. The Assignment Complete and analyze the Johns Hopkins Appendix C: Stakeholder…

Instructions: SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS AND META-ANALYSES Systematic reviews are an umbrella term for a number of different review designs, all with specific goals (e.g., identify scope of available research or gaps, reduce bias, statistically combine and analyze results from multiple studies). They differ from basic literature review articles that qualitatively summarize the literature on a topic…

IMPROVEMENT MODEL What is the best way to implement quality improvement? What strategies and/or models should be used when developing a plan? Throughout the past 7 weeks, you have explored quality improvement in healthcare and nursing practice, and you will continue this exploration by analyzing specific quality improvement models. What models might work best in…

Assignment Overview: Students will research and create a comprehensive report on breastfeeding, focusing on its importance, health benefits, challenges, and the nurse’s role in promoting and supporting breastfeeding. Research should be based on evidence-based practices and supported by credible sources. It is essential to ensure that the sources used are current, especially in the evolving…

CASE STUDY: Carmelita Bautista, a 19-year-old transgender client (DOB: 5/1/2005) who identifies as female (pronouns she/her), presents to the Emergency Department with a productive cough (with green mucus), fever, chills, a loss of appetite, and fatigue for two days. The NP performs a physical assessment that reveals crackles in the left lower lobe with lung…

DISCUSSION 1 In the realm of nursing research, understanding the legal and ethical dimensions is crucial for both the protection of participants and the integrity of the study. When examining published research, one expects to find a detailed account of the ethical considerations involved, including how participants’ rights were protected and how informed consent was…

Reflections on Evidence-Based Practice, Clinical Practice Guidelines, and Standards of Care As an advanced practice provider, you may encounter situations where your clinical judgment differs from your colleagues. For this reflective assignment, you will begin to gain experience in recognizing Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) for Standards of Care from evidence-based practices. You will critically evaluate…