DNP 825 Topic 6 DQ 2 How can large, aggregated databases be used to improve population health?   SAMPLE ANSWER How can large, aggregated databases be used to improve population health? In recent years, there has been an explosion of data availability. Along with this, there have been advances in data-processing capabilities and analytics tools. […]

Topic 5 DQ 2 Provide an evaluation of the current political climate related to health care and define how the DNP can positively impact through policy or advocacy.   SAMPLE ANSWER How the DNP can positively impact healthcare through policy or advocacy. The Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (DNP) is a terminal degree in nursing […]

Topic 5 DQ 1 Analyze the ANA’s definition of the nurse’s role in in ethics and human rights and the role of the DNP in eliminating health disparities.     SAMPLE ANSWER ANA’s definition of the nurse’s role in ethics and the role of the DNP in eliminating health disparities. Introduction The American Nurses Association’s […]

Topic 4 DQ 2 In the assigned article, “Attention to Local Health Burden and the Global Disparity of Health Research,” the authors discussed the lack of attention given to global health crisis research. What areas can the DNP address that will promote health in correlation with the WHO’s Commission on Social Determinants of Health?   […]

DQ 1 Provide examples of measures that APNs can collaborate with direct care nurses in implementing evidence-based changes to improve health literacy in practice.     SAMPLE ANSWER APN collaboration with direct care nurses to improve EBP and health literacy The American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) is excited to announce a new collaboration with the […]

Topic 3 Discussions DQ 2 Describe an example where a patient’s culture could impact health literacy. What measures would you employ to address the health literacy barrier? How effective is the current protocol for implementing practice changes in your institution? Examine any barriers and the facilitators for implementing an evidence-based change in your specific setting? […]

DNP 825 Topic 2 DQ 2 Which epidemiological study design would you use to evaluate an intervention in your practice? Provide a description of the chosen population and the identified intervention. Provide support as to why you believe that the design you chose is the best option including the strengths and weaknesses of the design […]

DNP 825 Topic 2 DQ 1 How could you use descriptive epidemiological methods in your practice? Provide an example where you could use descriptive epidemiology to improve care. Explain your rationale.     SAMPLE ANSWER Using descriptive epidemiological methods in nursing practice Nursing is a critical profession in the field of public health. Nurses are […]

DNP 825 Discussion Papers from GCU DNP 825 Discussion Papers from GCU Topic 1 DQ 1 In reviewing the Affordable Care Act, what are the potential effects of the options for insurance coverage in both the private and public sectors? How will this impact the discussion about population-based nursing?     SAMPLE ANSWER Reviewing the […]

Topic 1 DQ 2 Identify a population-based problem of interest, such as obesity among children. After reviewing topical information in Healthy People 2020 and The Community Guide to Preventive Services, identify relevant outcomes related to this problem that will help guide your plans for intervention.     SAMPLE ANSWER Obesity among children: Healthy People 2020 intervention […]