A policy brief is a concise summary of a particular issue, the policy options to deal with it, and recommendations on the best option. Policy briefs must deliver critical information to the stakeholders who can influence a specific policy. For assignment 3 you will develop...
Have you ever been in a situation where you wish you’d said something differently? Perhaps in a job interview when asked to tell the interviewer about yourself, or maybe on a first date, or when questioned during an academic or professional presentation. Any of these...
What issues are affecting healthcare? How do these issues affect you, your practice, and/or your organization? How do these issues affect your patients? Throughout this course you have identified and supported an advocacy priority, focusing specifically on how best to move the agenda forward. Now is...
Your personal decisions regarding purchases are likely made, in no small part, based on your financial position. You will likely consult your bank statements and checkbook before buying. But the extent that you will go beyond current resources—including loans and financing—will depend on factors such...
Once an idea has matured to the point that there is a clear understanding about the organizational and financial impact, there is typically a need to request resources to bring the idea to reality. This is typically done by submitting a budget request in the...
How well do you know your organization? Many of us spend a great deal of time at our workplace, and this often leads us to feel that we know the organization very well. But when it comes to organizational familiarity, there are several levels of understanding....
How do you make difficult decisions? Do you carefully consider the repercussions of each choice? Perhaps you discuss possible outcomes with others. Maybe you rely on tools for help, even if the tool is a coin that can help you reach a conclusion with a...
Introduction Laurie D. Willis’s 2024 article Back from the Abyss, published in the Carolina Alumni Review, tells the powerful story of Rwenshaun Miller, a University of North Carolina alumnus who battled severe mental illness, suicidal ideation, and addiction before reclaiming his life and dedicating himself to...
Evaluating the socioeconomic impact of healthcare across our diverse communities: Educating our clients regarding accessibility and affordability. Introduction Healthcare is a fundamental human need and a cornerstone of social and economic development. The ability of individuals and communities to access affordable, high-quality healthcare services directly influences not...
For this Blog, you will share your progress, thus far, on the Literature Review Assignment that you are currently working on. Specifically, you will share your proposed practice question, PICOT format, and proposed search strategies. This is a unique opportunity to receive valuable feedback from...