The purpose of this discussion is for learners to discuss what happens where you work when a care policy is not based on the current EBP research?   Course Outcome   This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:   CO 3: Explain the use of evidence-based practice by leaders and managers. […]

Discuss barriers to practice as an APN in one’s state from both a state and national perspective.  Research methods to influence policy change from various forms of competition, state legislative and executive branches of government and interest groups.   Activity Learning Outcomes   Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to:   Discuss […]

Quality Healthcare: Measuring NP Performance   Purpose   The purpose of this assignment is to have students research the measurement tools of NP performance.  Through the use of quality patient outcomes, student will l ist and discuss three different patient interventions and how  they would specifically measure the outcomes and h o w these primary […]

Reflection on Achievement of Outcomes   Purpose   The final week will focus on Global Policy Reform and the impact on patient care.  Students read the Berwick article and respond to the required discussions.  In addition, students reflect on what they have learned in NR506NP and how it is applicable to their upcoming clinical courses.  […]

APNs as Healthcare Policy Leaders   Purpose   The purpose of this assignment is to discuss healthcare policy of the APN profession and how Transformational Leadership can help to influence policy changes. This week’s assignment focuses on the APN as a Health Policy Leader, one of the nine NONPF NP competencies.  Students will analyze how […]

Scope of Practice and Patient’s Healthcare Accessibility   Purpose   The purpose of this assignment is to identify the scope of practice in one’s state including level of independence of practice, prescribing authority, any limitations of practice, process for obtaining licensure in your state, certification and education requirements for licensure.  Next, students will discuss how […]

Discuss potential complications in a clinical scenario at an out-patient family practice. Students will explore potential effects on patient outcomes and implications for members of the heath care team as a result of conflict among the healthcare team.  Students will develop strategies that result in prevention of untoward outcomes that result in a positive practice […]

Discuss barriers to practice as an APN in one’s state from both a state and national perspective.  Research methods to influence policy change from various forms of competition, state legislative and executive branches of government and interest groups.   Activity Learning Outcomes   Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to:   Discuss […]

Review the Hedis Measures and select ONE (1) measure. Briefly discuss the measure.   Discuss how each intervention can result in improved patient outcomes and cost savings for the practice. Provide evidence to support your discussion.   Discuss how each intervention can result in improved patient ratings (an NP’s patient scorecard). Provide evidence to support […]

Organizational Change and Ethical-Legal Influences in Advanced Practice Nursing Case Study   Purpose   The purpose of this discussion is to discuss organizational changes and ethical-legal influences in a clinical scenario at an out-patient family practice. Students will explore potential effects on patient outcomes and ethical and legal implications for members of the heath care […]