NR 506 Week 2 Assignment Identification of Healthcare Policy Concern PURPOSE In this course, the students will have the opportunity to identify a healthcare policy concern and community healthcare concern which can be improved with a change in policy, ordinance or the language in existing law. The outcome would be the potential for improved health […]
NR 503 Population Health, Epidemiology, & Statistical Principles Week 4 Discussion Purpose The ideas and beliefs underpinning the discussions guide students through engaging dialogues as they achieve the desired learning outcomes/competencies associated with their course in a manner that empowers them to organize, integrate, apply and critically appraise their knowledge to their selected field of […]
NR 506 Week 3 Discussion Effective Coalition Leadership Locate a state or national coalition advocating for your approved healthcare policy concern. Who are the coalition partners and is there an identified leader? Can you identify successes indicating strong leadership? What can you add to the content for your upcoming interview from the work of this […]
NR 506 Week 4 Discussion Challenges in Lobbying Strategies Discuss the best approach for meeting and communicating with your selected elected official for your healthcare concern. What is your rationale for this approach?
NR 506 Week 4 Assignment Preparation of Presentation to Elected Official PURPOSE The purpose of this assignment is to prepare for the professional presentation to an elected official of the selected healthcare concern and the proposed solution. This includes the identification of communication strategies as well as development of presentation content. REQUIREMENTS Description of the […]
NR 506 Week 7 Assignment Summary of Healthcare Concern Presentation PURPOSE The purpose of this assignment is to provide a summary of the presentation to the elected official, report on the response/outcome and to propose future strategies for the continued advocacy of the selected healthcare concern. The presentation to the elected official is required and […]
NR 506 Week 5 Discussion Drivers of High Performance Healthcare Systems Select two drivers (for example quality, cost, and access) of high performance healthcare systems and apply it to your current work situation. The application could demonstrate the presence of the driver in a positive manner or it could acknowledge the presence of a concern. […]
NR 506 Week 6 Discussion Using the Media Given the power of the media, discuss how you would use an opinion editorial, a personal interview, websites, texting, Facebook, Twitter, and/or blogs to influence public opinion relative to your policy priority. What concerns about media and electronic social networking do you need to consider? Why?
NR 506 Week 8 Discussion- Reflection Global Policy Reform Reflect on the concepts and practices you have learned in NR 506 on healthcare systems, politics, and health policy. Read the article that is linked below and share insights as how to make informed decisions on nursing practice and patient outcomes on a global basis. In […]
NR 506 Week 7 Discussion RN as Healthcare Policy Leader As a health policy professional leader, communicating with lay audiences is an important skill in promoting the health of the community for master prepared registered nurses. Develop a concise position statement reflecting the research findings and recommendations by experts as they relate to workplace support […]
