NURS 8100 Week 9: State and Local Role in Health Care Policy Essay  As noted previously, policy is enacted and carried out through multiple levels of government. This week, the focus turns to the role of state and local government in policy making, with particular attention to the function of state boards of nursing in […]

NURS 8100 Week 8: Federal Role in Health Care Policy Essay How does the organization and structure of government, including the existence of multiple levels (federal, state, local), promote or hamper effective policy making and implementation? What role does the federal government, in particular, play in the development of policies that affect nursing practice in […]

NURS 8100 Week 7 Discussion: Professional Organizations’ Role in Health Care Policy Professional nursing organizations have influenced the policy agenda by identifying needs, generating ideas, and bringing them into the policy arena; they have had a positive impact on the profession of nursing as well as nursing practice. This week’s Discussion asks you to consider […]

NURS 8100 Week 6: Ethical and Legal Implications of Policy Essay  Nurses frequently encounter ethical and legal dilemmas that shape their practice. Likewise, those who are responsible for formulating policy and ensuring effective implementation also encounter critical dilemmas related to health law and ethics. For example, how should decisions involving individual rights versus the collective […]

NURS 8100 Week 5: Economic and Technological Influences on Policy In response to continually rising health care costs, the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) provision was created to promote the meaningful use of health care information technology through numerous incentive programs for health care providers. By enhancing data collection, streamlining electronic […]

NURS 8100 Week 3 Discussion: Agenda Setting   Discussion: Agenda Setting   A key aspect of the policy process is agenda setting. How do topics get on that agenda? Agenda setting requires the support of stakeholders to move the issue forward. In this week’s media presentation, Dr. Kathleen White outlines the policy process and discusses […]

NURS 8100 Week 2 Discussion: Unintended Consequences of Health Care Reform Discussion: Unintended Consequences of Health Care Reform   The fostered new provisions for health care and the structure of health care delivery. The individual mandate to obtain insurance is one provocative provision. While this provision attempts to increase access to health care, it raises […]

NURS 8100 – Healthcare Policy and Analysis Week 1:  Health Care Reform    NURS 8100 Week 1 Discussion: Health Care Reform       After much public and political debate, in March 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) was signed into law by President Barack Obama. The PPACA is one of many […]

NURS 6301 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care 1- Fall 2023 Capella University  Elevate your commitment to enhancing healthcare outcomes in your local community with the Capella Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing – AGPCNP. This online program is designed to assist you in preparing for an advanced nursing practice career. Additionally, it will enable you to get ready for […]

NURS 6207 Introduction to Practicum- Fall 2023 Capella University  NURS6201, NURS6202, NURS6203, NURS6204, NURS6205 In this clinical course, learners develop advanced health assessment skills for clients throughout the lifespan. This course requires 125 practicum hours. For MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Post-Master’s Certificate learners only. Grading for this […]