By Day 7 of Week 1 Complete the quiz. Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 Time:30 minutes Score:100 out of 100 Question 1 10 / 10 pts In which area will you retrieve written assignments with comments from your instructor? Discussion   My grades area   Assignment Link   The My Grades area is where you…

Networking Opportunities In this module, you begin laying the foundation for your academic and professional success. Your efforts begin with a vision that includes your own definition of success. Your vision may vary from those of your colleagues, but this does not mean you have to take these first steps alone. Walden University and the…

NURS 6050 Week11 Assignment – Global Healthcare Comparison Matrix and Narrative Statement  Policy Assignment Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is a major non-communicable disease (NCD) and the leading cause of fatalities in the world as a whole. According to WHO, such health issues need comprehensive policies and preventive measures. The paper analyses CVD prevention and management policies…

Affordable Care Act (ACA) – Assessing a Healthcare Program/Policy Evaluation Affordable Care Act (ACA) The Affordable Care Act is a comprehensive healthcare reform law implemented in 2010, with the aim of increasing the proportion of the population with health coverage, the affordability of services, and the quality of care. The ACA’s implementation brought about safeguards…

The Role of the RN/APRN in Policy Evaluation In the Module 4 Discussion, you considered how professional nurses can become involved in policy-making. A critical component of any policy design is evaluation of the results. How comfortable are you with the thought of becoming involved with such matters? Some nurses may be hesitant to get…

 Interview – Advocating for the Nursing Role in Program Design and Implementation Interviewer: Can you tell us about a healthcare program within your practice? What are the costs and projected outcomes of this program? Me: Yes. The one I am currently working on is the maternal postpartum depression healthcare program, which would provide nursing care…

Main Discussion Post The United States spends significantly more on healthcare than other comparable countries. Looking at that fact, one would think that health outcomes would be significantly better in the U.S. but it is actually the opposite, with certain populations suffering more than others. Nurses can advocate for population health by actively participating in…

Evidence Base in Design When politics and medical science intersect, there can be much debate. Sometimes anecdotes or hearsay are misused as evidence to support a particular point. Despite these and other challenges, however, evidence-based approaches are increasingly used to inform health policy decision-making regarding causes of disease, intervention strategies, and issues impacting society. One…

Boards of Nursing and Professional Nurse Associations – Regulation for Nursing Practice Staff Development Meeting   Differences Between a Board of Nursing and a Professional Nurse Association Board of Nursing regulates nursing practice to protect public, as mandated by state. BON ensures proper licensure, sets education standards, and handles disciplinary actions for nurses. Professional nurse…

Texas vs California APRN Board of Nursing Regulations Comparison Main Post  Texas vs. California Comparison of APRN Board of Nursing Regulations To safeguard the public, boards of nursing (BONs) regulate the nursing profession and make sure that nurses follow morally and safely. Each U.S. state and territory has a Board of Nursing Regulations (BON) that…