Polypharmacy is a common concern, especially in the elderly. List the definitions of polypharmacy you encounter in your readings. There is more than one. Discuss three risk factors that can lead to polypharmacy. Explain the rationale for why each listed item is a...
4-When nurse leaders network, new opportunities can arise and present themselves through networking ( www.nursingworld.org). The most important advantage of building a professional network is the opportunities it can bring for career advancement (www.nursingworld.org). As a nurse, networking and personal affiliations are key components for future...
In March 2010, President Barack Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law. Will this legislation help decrease or eliminate health disparities? Can it be more effective? Use the Kaiser Family Foundation's 'Focus on Health Reform: Summary of the New Health Reform...
Primary Discussion ResponseFor this assignment, you will conduct research online and through the CTU Library databases on the advantages and disadvantages of social media, focusing on how those relate to written communication.Complete the following steps: References & Summaries: List APA formatted references for three...
Interview a person in a formal position of leadership within your organization (e.g., a supervisor, a manager, a director). Begin your interview with the following questions: (I work in long term setting) What is your role as a health care team member? How...
Discussion—Difference between Evidence-based Public Health and Evidence-based MedicineThe concept of evidence-based practice is well established in numerous disciplines including psychology, social work, nursing, medicine, and public health. The concept, however, is probably more established in medicine compared to any other disciplines. There are important distinctions...
Interview a fellow peer in your class who works in a different health discipline than you. Begin your interview with the following questions: (My partner works in homecare setting) What is your role as a health care team member? How do you define...
Presentation on Shifts in the Healthcare IndustryYou are a newly hired VP of mergers and special projects. You have noticed that there are shifts in the healthcare industry and you want to ensure your facility can continue to sustain itself in the future. You want...
Details:Research a health care organization or a network that spans several states within the U.S. (Example: United Healthcare, Vanguard, Banner Healthcare, etc.).Harvard Business Review Online and Hoover's Company Records, found in the GCU Library, are useful sources. You may also find pertinent information on your...
Create a 6–8-slide PowerPoint presentation for a group of school nurses, which addresses the role of the school nurse in managing the unique health concerns of teenagers while adhering to privacy laws.By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course...