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Statistical application and the interpretation of data is important in health care. Review the statistical concepts covered in this topic. In a 750-1,000 word paper, discuss the significance of statistical application in health care. Include the following: Describe the application of statistics in health care. Specifically discuss its significance to quality, safety, health promotion, and leadership. Consider your organization or specialty area and how you utilize statistical knowledge. Discuss how you obtain statistical data, how statistical knowledge is used in day-to-day operations and how you apply it or use it in decision making. Three peer-reviewed, scholarly or professional references are required.

Application of Statistics in Healthcare

The use of statistics in nursing dates back to 1850s when Florence Nightingale came up with a method of representing statistical data on graphs, ...

Differentiate between research and EBP. Discuss a peer-reviewed article that you have located that supports the need for a change in nursing practice. Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN DQ Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.

Capstone Project Change Proposal – Improving a Fall Prevention Program in a Clinical Environment. Improving a Fall Prevention Program in a Clinical Environment

Addressing the Rising Suicide Rate in the United States- Strategies and Initiatives So why does it continue to be a problem? For this Discussion, you work through your response to a scenario involving suicidal ideation in Hart City and then report back in the Discussion. References: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. (n.d.). Suicide statistics. https://afsp.org/suicide-statistics/ Hedegaard, H., Curtin, S. C., & Warner, M. (2020, April). Increase in suicide mortality in the United States, 1999–2018 (NCHS Data Brief No. 362). https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db362.htm

Addressing the Rising Suicide Rate in the United States- Strategies and Initiatives

So why does it continue to be a problem?

For this Discussion, you work through your response ...

Analyze the similarities and differences between the standards of practice and scope of practice as defined by these entities Several standards of practice deal with assessment, diagnosis, planning, and implementation. The differences and similarities are shown in the table below

Reflect back on what you thought a forensic nurse was at the beginning of the course and what you have learned about forensic nursing. What surprises or new information did you gain about the role of the forensic nurse?

Part 2: A Plan for Social Change Reflect on the global health policy comparison and analysis you conducted in Part 1 of the Assignment and the impact that global health issues may have on the world, the U.S., your community, as well as your practice as a nurse leader. In a 1-page response, create a plan for social change that incorporates a global perspective or lens into your local practice and role as a nurse leader. Explain how you would advocate for the incorporation of a global perspective or lens into your local practice and role as a nurse leader. Explain how the incorporation of a global perspective or lens might impact your local practice and role as a nurse leader. Explain how the incorporation of a global perspective or lens into your local practice as a nurse leader represents and contributes to social change. Be specific and provide examples

Part 2: A Plan for Social Change Reflect on the global health policy comparison and analysis you conducted in Part 1 of the Assignment and the impact that global health issues may have on the world, the U.S., your community, as well as your practice as a nurse leader. In a 1-page response, create a plan for social change that incorporates a global perspective or lens into your local practice and role as a nurse leader. Explain how you would advocate for the incorporation of a global perspective or lens into your local practice and role as a nurse leader. Explain how the incorporation of a global perspective or lens might impact your local practice and role as a nurse leader. Explain how the incorporation of a global perspective or lens into your local practice as a nurse leader represents and contributes to social change. Be specific and provide examples

Compare and contrast each of the three questions related to Managed Care Organizations, Medicare, and Medicaid with one another and explain how they were similar and different to each other. Managed care organizations emphasize physicians’ responsibilities to control patient access to expensive hospitalization and specialty care, a principle dubbed “gatekeeping.” Some argue that “gatekeeping” is unethical because it introduces financial factors into treatment decisions. Others say it improves quality by promoting the use of the most appropriate levels of care. Medicare is an area that often gets overlooked and is seen as a burden financially. Discuss alternatives to ease the drain on Medicare resources. Medicaid is shouldering an ever-increasing burden of cost for long-term care for the elderly, with enormous impacts on state budgets throughout the nation. Discuss alternatives to ease this drain on Medicaid resources. Develop an APA-formatted essay discussing the three entities.

To Prepare Review this week’s Learning Resources and consider factors that impact the validity and reliability of various assessment tools and diagnostic tests. You also will review examples of pediatric patients and their families as it relates to BMI. By Day 1 of this week, you will be assigned to one of the following Assignment options by your Instructor: Adult Assessment Tools or Diagnostic Tests (option 1), or Child Health Case (Option 2). Note: Please see the “Course Announcements” section of the classroom for your assignments from your Instructor. Search the Walden Library and credible sources for resources explaining the tool or test you were assigned. What is its purpose, how is it conducted, and what information does it gather? Also, as you search the Walden library and credible sources, consider what the literature discusses regarding the validity, reliability, sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, ethical dilemmas, and controversies related to the test or tool. If

Adult Screening using Pap Smear

Clinical assessment entails an analysis of the patient’s medical history and physical health. It serves the role of determining the health risks wh...

Identify and describe any risks and consider what further information you would need to gain a full understanding of the child’s health. Think about how you could sensitively gather this information.

Personal Leadership Philosophy NURS 6501: Interprofessional Organizational and Systems Leadership  Personal Leadership Philosophy

The Assignment (2-3 pages): Personal Leadership Philosophies Develop and submit a personal leadership philosophy that reflects what you think are characteristics of a good leader. Use the scholarly resources on leadership you selected to support your philosophy statement. Your personal leadership philosophy should include the following: A description of your core values. A personal mission and vision statement. An analysis of your CliftonStrengths Assessment summarizing the results of your profile A description of two key behaviors that you wish to strengthen. A development plan that explains how you plan to improve upon the two key behaviors you selected and an explanation of how you plan to achieve your personal vision. Be specific and provide examples. Be sure to incorporate your colleagues’ feedback on your CliftonStrengths Assessment from this Module’s Discussion 2.

Personal Leadership Philosophies

Leadership is an essential element in human life both for personal growth and also in an organizational setting. Leaders help with motivation, offer pro...

Investigate a healthcare issue or problem in your area of disciple that can be improved by implementing an evidence-based intervention. The resolution of this problem or issue should support or improve patient care. Use the PICO format to develop a PICO question (clinical question) for your proposed evidence-based intervention project. Refer to the “PICO Guide” to help guide you through this process. In a formal paper of 500-750 words, address the following: Describe the health care issue or problem you selected. Explain why it is a problem in your discipline. Describe the target population for your intervention and explain how the population is affected by this issue or problem. Based on the results of your PICO formatting, draft one or two questions for your proposed topic. These questions will be the basis for your implementation plan. You are required to cite to a minimum of three peer-reviewed or scholarly sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the

Evidence-Based Practice Proposal

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The issue of concern selected for the research is the pressure ulcer among patients in long-term care ...

Personal Nursing Leadership Philosophies NURS 6053 Essay Assignment Personal Leadership Philosophies

NURS 6501: Interprofessional Organizational and Systems Leadership  Personal Leadership Philosophy

Analyzing Revenue Assessment Description The purpose of this assignment is to apply accounting revenue recognition concepts in a case study. Read the article “Revenue Recognition Guidance and the Potential for Fraud and Abuse,” located in the Topic resources. In addition, refer to the Starbucks Financial Data – SEC Filings, Form 10-K for the most recent fiscal year and locate the note on revenue recognition in the notes to the financial statements. Provide a 500- to 750-word paper addressing the following items: Summarize the five-step revenue recognition standards as presented in Chapter 4 of the textbook. Refer to the Starbucks Form 10-K and provide examples of how Starbucks follows the five-step revenue recognition model. Refer to the article “Revenue Recognition Guidance and the Potential for Fraud and Abuse” and discuss how the five-step revenue recognition model may prevent Starbucks from committing financial statement fraud. Provide examples to support your points. Note in t

Accounting Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition Standards

Chapter 4 of the textbook indicates the five-step process of revenue recognition. ...

The Assignment: (2–3 pages) Based on the program or policy evaluation you selected, complete the Healthcare Program/Policy Evaluation Analysis Template. Be sure to address the following: Describe the healthcare program or policy outcomes. How was the success of the program or policy measured? How many people were reached by the program or policy selected? How much of an impact was realized with the program or policy selected? At what point in program implementation was the program or policy evaluation conducted? What data was used to conduct the program or policy evaluation? What specific information on unintended consequences was identified? What stakeholders were identified in the evaluation of the program or policy? Who would benefit most from the results and reporting of the program or policy evaluation? Be specific and provide examples. Did the program or policy meet the original intent and objectives? Why or why not? Would you recommend implementing this program or policy in yo

Review this week’s Learning Resources on dissociative disorders. Use the Walden Library to investigate the controversy regarding dissociative disorders. Locate at least three scholarly articles that you can use to support your Assignment. The Assignment (2–3 pages) Explain the controversy that surrounds dissociative disorders. Explain your professional beliefs about dissociative disorders, supporting your rationale with at least three scholarly references from the literature. Explain strategies for maintaining the therapeutic relationship with a client that may present with a dissociative disorder. Finally, explain ethical and legal considerations related to dissociative disorders that you need to bring to your practice and why they are important.

Controversies Associated With Dissociative Disorders

The diagnosis of the psychiatric disorders including their treatment is marred by controversies, and this is particul...

Topic 1 DQ 1 The National Academy of Medicine (formerly the Institute of Medicine) championed the goal that 90% of clinical decisions will be evidence-based by 2020. A recent systematic review of the published literature indicates that evidence-based practice (EBP) implementation remains deficient despite an ongoing effort to increase implementation. Discuss two barriers that might hold nursing practice from achieving this goal and suggest ways in which the identified barriers may be addressed. Expert Answer and Explanation