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What are the most important elements of the Affordable Care Act in relation to community and public health? What is the role of the nurse in implementing this law?

The Affordable Care Act was signed into law by President Barack Obama in March 2010. Many of the provisions of the law directly affect health care providers. Review the following topic materials: Key Features of the Affordable Care Act Health Care Transformation: the Affordable Care Act and More What are the most important elements of […]

What are some professional ways to communicate difficult topics such as tardiness, medication errors, or incivility?    •What makes people defensive about feedback?   

Thinking about your role as a leader or future leader in health care and considering your personal experiences with a supervisor or manager, consider the following:   •What issues or shortcuts are the most difficult to address with a colleague? • Thinking about your role as a leader or future leader in health care and considering […]

Analyze potential barriers and resistance to change that might come from the organization, patients, or colleagues (or all of these).  •Describe strategies to overcome barriers and resistance to change.  •Develop a plan to implement evidence–based interventions. What steps would you take? What resources might you need? 

Nursing is in the midst of many changes. How can you be a driving force to bring about needed change within the field of nursing? For this assignment, write 4–6 pages addressing an issue within the nursing field or your own organization.  Preparation  Select a problem to address either within nursing as a professional field […]

What blend of leading and following make for the most effective team?  •Which leadership skills do you have? 

Authentic Leaders and Effective Teams  In your discussion, address the following: •Which leadership qualities do you feel are most important and why? •Share an example from your experience with an effective or inspiring leader. •Share an example of an ineffective leader. •What blend of leading and following make for the most effective team? •Which leadership […]