GCU NRS440 2022 November Discussions Latest (Full)

NRS440 / NRS 440 / NRS440V / NRS 440V

NRS440 Trends and Issues in Today's Health Care

Week 1 Discussion

DQ1 Discuss the events that have contributed (or will continue to contribute) to the nursing shortage, or that contribute to a shortage in a region or specialty. Discuss at least one way that the nursing profession is currently working toward a resolution of this problem.

DQ2 Explain how health care reform has helped shift the focus from a disease-oriented health care system to one of wellness and prevention. Discuss ways in which health care will continue this trend and explain the role of nursing in supporting and facilitating this shift.

 

NRS440 / NRS 440 / NRS440V / NRS 440V

NRS440 Trends and Issues in Today's Health Care

Week 2 Discussion

DQ1 Explain how interprofessional collaboration will help reduce errors, provide higher-quality care, and increase safety. Provide an example of a current or emerging trend that will require more, or change the nature of, interprofessional collaboration.

DQ2 Describe one innovative health care delivery model that incorporates an interdisciplinary care delivery team. Explain how this model is advantageous to patient outcomes.

 

NRS440 / NRS 440 / NRS440V / NRS 440V

NRS440 Trends and Issues in Today's Health Care

Week 3 Discussion

DQ1 Evaluate how advanced nursing education and lifelong learning can help improve patient outcomes. Include current research that links patient safety outcomes to advanced degrees in nursing. Based on some real-life experiences, explain whether you agree or disagree with this research. How can the application of the Christian Worldview help improve patient outcomes?

DQ2 Discuss the difference between a DNP and a PhD in nursing. Select a role requiring either a DNP or a PhD in nursing, and explain how this role functions within an interdisciplinary healthcare setting (clinical or non-clinical).  

 

NRS440 / NRS 440 / NRS440V / NRS 440V

NRS440 Trends and Issues in Today's Health Care

Week 4 Discussion

DQ1 Choose a legislator on the state or federal level who is also a nurse and discuss the importance of the legislator/nurse's role as advocate for improving health care delivery. What specific bills has the legislator/nurse sponsored or supported that have influenced health care?

DQ2 Research legislation that has occurred within the last 5 years at the state or federal level as a result of nurse advocacy. Describe the legislation and what was accomplished. What additional steps need to be taken to continue advocacy for this issue?

 

NRS440 / NRS 440 / NRS440V / NRS 440V

NRS440 Trends and Issues in Today's Health Care

Week 5 Discussion

DQ1 Discuss a formal role where a nurse is in a position of leadership. Outline the essential responsibilities of that role and the educational preparation required. Explain what leadership traits, styles, or qualities are required to be successful in this role and why. How do these traits, styles, or qualities align with the Christian worldview?

DQ2 The influence of leadership can be far-reaching in practice and improving patient outcomes even when not in a formal role. Describe advocacy strategies that you can use as a leader to create positive change in your current workplace. In response to peers, describe a time when you provided leadership and the outcome. Was there anything that you would do differently?