Module 1 Assignment

Due: Sun, 22 Oct 2023 23:5922/10/2023

Begin Preparing Summary & Analysis of Nurse Manager Interview

For detailed instructions, go to Module 3 Assignment.

Submit in module 3.

Module 2 Discussion

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 Strategies to Collect & Share Evidence

After studying Module 2: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following:

 What strategies can staff nurses use to share evidence that could impact health policy decisions?

Submission Instructions:

Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.) 

All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.

Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.

You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date. 

Module 2 Assignment

Continue Preparing Summary & Analysis of Nurse Manager Interview

For detailed instructions, go to Module 3 Assignment.

Submit in module 3.

Module 3 Discussion

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 COVID-19 & Personal Beliefs/Values

After studying Module 3: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following: 

How has COVID-19 affected your personal beliefs/values in your clinical practice? Include an example.

Submission Instructions:

Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.) 

All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.

Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.

You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date. 

Module 3 Assignment

Summary & Analysis of Nurse Manager Interview

Interview a nurse manager to explore the external factors that influence decision making such as health policy, regulatory requirements, accreditation, and health care financing.

Provide an overview of the role of the nurse manager interviewed. Summarize the information from the interview (do not report the interview question by question)

Perceptions related to impact on health policy on decision. Perceptions related to impact of regulatory agencies on decision making. Perceptions related to impact of health care financing on decision making.

Analysis of the interview supported by the literature.

Submission Instructions:

The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.

The paper is to be no shorter than 4 pages; nor longer than 5 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract and references page.

Your paper should be formatted per APA and references should be current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions).

 Incorporate a minimum of 3 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work. Journal articles and books should be referenced according to current APA style (the library has a copy of the APA Manual).

Complete and submit the assignment by 11:59 PM ET on Sunday.

Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor.

You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.

Module 4 Discussion

Reimbursement & Financing Issues

After studying Module 4: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following:

As decisions are made to address changes in reimbursement in your work place, how are these changes shared with the nursing staff?

What suggestions do you have that could increase nurses’ awareness of health care financing issues?

Submission Instructions:

Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.) 

All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.

Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.

You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date. 

Begin Preparing the Role of the Professional Nurse in Health Policy Paper

For detailed instructions, go to Module 5 Assignment.

Submit in module 5

Module 5 Discussion

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 Emergency Preparedness & Health Policy

After studying Module 5: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following:

How your work environment prepares and responds to emergency preparedness (you may choose natural or man-made emergencies)? 

How do you see health policy impacting nursing practice in preparing for emergencies?

Submission Instructions:

Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.) 

All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.

Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.

You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date. 

Module 5 assignment

Role of the Professional Nurse in Health Policy

Write a paper on the role of the professional nurse in health policy. 

Discuss the professional nurse’s role in health policy.

Identify an action plan for nurses to increase involvement.

Submission Instructions:

The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.

The paper is to be no shorter than 5 pages; nor longer than 7 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract and references page.

Your paper should be formatted per APA and references should be current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions).

Incorporate a minimum of 3 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work. Journal articles and books should be referenced according to current APA style (the libraryLinks to an external site. has a copy of the APA Manual).

Complete and submit the assignment by 11:59 PM ET on Sunday.

Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor.

You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.

Module 6 Discussion

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 Health Care Inequalities

After studying Module 6: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following:

Based on viewing the Johnson & Johnson video, what are your thoughts about health care inequalities and the need for continuing reform? (Share at least 2 points of view.)

Submission Instructions:

Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.) 

All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.

Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.

You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date. 

Module 7 Discussion

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 Opportunities & Challenges with Patient Safety Goals

After studying Module 7: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following:

Select one of the 2021 National Patient Safety Goals.

Share your thoughts about the opportunities and challenges related to achieving the goal in your work environment.

Submission Instructions:

Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.) 

All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.

Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.

You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date. 

Module 7 Assignment

eam Presentation: Health Care Payment System

Create a presentation on the health care payment system. This assignment is to be done in teams.

Identify an aspect of the health care payment system.

Provide an overview of the criteria and parameters for implementation.

Identify the impact on nursing practice.

NOTE: The team grouping process will be explained by your professor.

Submission Instructions:

Presentation is original work and logically organized. Followed current APA format including citation of references.

Power point presentation with 10-15 slides were clear and easy to read. Speaker notes expanded upon and clarified content on the slides.

Your PowerPoint presentation should be formatted per APA and references should be current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions).

Incorporate a minimum of 4 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work. Journal articles and books should be referenced according to current APA style (the libraryLinks to an external site. has a copy of the APA Manual).

Complete and submit the assignment by 11:59 PM ET on Sunday.

Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor.

You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.