Assignment: Pathophysiology Reflection

Assignment: Pathophysiology Reflection

Assignment: Pathophysiology Reflection

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Reflect back over the past 8 weeks and describe how the achievement of the course outcomes in this course have prepared you to meet the MSN program outcome #1, MSN Essential I, and Nurse Practitioner Core Competencies # 1 Scientific Foundation Competencies

Discussion: impact of closing of the trauma-care unit would have on the health of their community

Short Answer 7

Research and provide an example of how neighborhood residents responded to the threat of the closing of the Mercy Health Partner’s trauma-care unit at Huron Hospital in Cleveland. What impact did the residents think the closing of the trauma-care unit would have on the health of their community? What techniques did advocates use, and how successful were they? Describe the compromise that was reached. (3–4 paragraphs)

For background about this, please conduct your own research or refer to the following examples of news coverage:

· “Cleveland Clinic Closing Huron Hospital,” available at: http://www.cleveland.com/healthfit/index.ssf/2011/06/cleveland_clinic_closing_huron.html

· “Hospital Closings Jeopardize Care in Poor Urban Communities,” available at: http://americaswire.org/drupal7/?q=content/hospital-closings-jeopardize-care-poor-urban-communities

· “Cleveland Clinic and the City of East Cleveland Reach Agreement Related to Huron Hospital Closing,” available at: http://www.myfoxal.com/story/14997928/cleveland-clinic-and-the-city-of-east-cleveland-reach-agreement-related-to-huron-hospital-closing

Program Outcome #1: Provide high quality, safe, patient-centered care grounded in holistic health principles. (holistic health & patient-centered care)

MSN Essential I: Background for Practice from Sciences and Humanities:

Recognizes that the master’s prepared nurse integrates scientific findings from nursing, biopsychosocial fields, genetics, public health, quality improvement, and organizational sciences for the continual improvement of nursing care across diverse settings.

Nurse Practitioner Core Competencies # 1 Scientific Foundation Competencies

1. Critically analyzes data and evidence for improving advanced nursing practice.
2. Integrates knowledge from the humanities and sciences within the context of nursing science.
3. Translates research and other forms of knowledge to improve practice processes and outcomes.
4. Develops new practice approaches based on the integration of research, theory, and practice knowledg