Nursing Discussion 1,2 - People with disabilities

Nursing Discussion Assignment

Discussion assignment #1

Step 1: Find an article. Identify one peer-reviewed article from a nursing journal focused on the health needs of one of the following populations in the United States:

· People with disabilities

· People who are incarcerated (in jail or prison)

· People who are refugees

· People who are homeless

Step 2: Read the article. Critically read the article. While you read, note the purpose of the article, the methodology of data collection, how evidence is incorporated into the nursing implications, the major ideas of the article, whether the article makes sense, whether the conclusions are logical, and so on.

Step 3: Summarize the article and propose a population-based intervention Summarize the article, including the evidence and conclusions, as well as the implications for population-based nursing.

Based on your reading, propose one population-focused intervention to improve on the issue raised in the article. Provide details and specifics for the intervention.

Discussion assignment #2

Currently, nursing services are considered an expense for which healthcare organizations cannot bill separately. Respond to the following questions and, if appropriate, include personal experience as part of your answers:

· Why are healthcare organizations unable to bill separately for nursing services, and what is the impact on nurse leaders?

· What can the nursing profession, and specifically nursing leaders, do to change this issue?

· Why are nursing services considered an expense and not an income generator?