Initial Post Based on your proposal- discuss measurement methods for your proposed study.  Include a discussion on reliability, validity, scoring and level of measurement of the instruments. If applicable discuss the precision and accuracy of physiological measures Provide a copy of all data collection tools. You will need to create templates of all data collection sheets for the proposed study. These are included in the […]

PART 1 (500 WORDS AND 1 SCHOLARLY REFERENCE) Choose a developed country and discuss how its model of health care (e.g., national health insurance, national health system, or socialized health insurance) differs from that of the United States. Discuss some of the strengthens and weaknesses of that model in comparison to what is offered in the United States. PART 2 (500 WORDS AND 1 SCHOLARLY […]

ARTICLE TO USE: McAndrew, N. S., & Leske, J. S. (2015). A balancing act: Experiences of nurses and physicians when making end-of-life decisions in intensive care units. Clinical Nursing Research, 24(4), 357-374. Identify and describe the research design, research question, hypothesis, theoretical framework/model, purpose of the study, independent and dependent variables, sampling method/technique, population and sample size, data collection, limitations, and the statistical outcomes/results applicability to practice. […]

Sanny Vasallo  SannyVasalloweek12 COLLAPSE Meredith Troutman-Jordan’s Theory of Successful Aging incorporates eight main themes. These are active independence, beneficial contribution to society and others, having comfort resources, freedom, having health, having a positive perspective and coping, a relationship with God, and relationships with other people (Troutman-Jordan & Staples, 2014).  Research has shown that these concepts of successful aging can be present among older adults living […]

Discussion: Diagnosing and Managing Common Cardiovascular and Neurologic Conditions Cardiovascular and neurologic conditions are among the leading causes of death and hospitalization of women in the United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2008a). As an advanced practice nurse, you must routinely monitor patients at risk of these conditions and recommend the appropriate health screenings and preventive services. When assessing patients for these conditions, […]

Cross Training Staff The practice of cross training staff (learning another type of job) is an old and often successful practice at hospitals. Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research cross training techniques. Based on your research and training, respond to the following: What steps would you take in deciding whether or not to cross train lab technicians as x-ray technicians? What […]

Automated Pharmacy Case Study As the director of pharmacy for CMC, you have been experiencing an increase in drug cost of approximately eight to ten percent per year for the past three years. The annual pharmacy drug cost has increased from $10,300,000 to $16,800,000 in the past five years. The hospital is experiencing an increase in drug cost even though actual drug usage has remained […]

Workforce Shortage Click here to read the health care workforce shortage and its implications on America’s hospitals, at the American Hospitals Association’s (AHA) website. Select a hospital, which is not more than two hours away from your place of residence. Based on your readings and understanding, create a 3- to 4-page report in a Microsoft Word document, that includes: A plan for a rural, medium-sized […]

E-Prescribing E-prescribing is the transmission of prescription or prescription-related information using electronic media between a prescriber, dispenser, pharmacy benefit manager, or health plan, either directly or through an intermediary, including an e-prescribing network. In an effort to understand the benefits and cautions about e-prescribing, conduct thorough research. For your Dropbox assignment, create a 4- to 5-page report in Microsoft Word document consisting of your research […]

Case Study on Biomedical Ethics in the Christian Narrative Write a 1,200-1,500 word analysis of “Case Study: Healing and Autonomy.” In light of the readings, be sure to address the following questions: Under the Christian narrative and Christian vision, what sorts of issues are most pressing in this case study? Should the physician allow Mike to continue making decisions that seem to him to be […]