The American Cancer Society estimates that by the end of 2012, more than 226,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 241,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer (American Cancer Society, 2012a; American Cancer Society 2012b). With such prevalence of women’s and men’s cancers, patient education and preventive services are essential. In clinical settings, advanced practice nurses must assist physicians in educating patients on risk factors, preventive services, and for patients diagnosed with cancer, on potential drug treatments. The clinical implications of women’s and men’s cancer greatly depend on early detection, which is primarily achieved through preventive services. In this Assignment, you consider the short-term and long-term implications of cancer and drug treatments associated with women’s and men’s health, as well as appropriate preventive services.

To prepare:

• Select a type of cancer associated      with women’s or men’s health such as breast, cervical, or ovarian cancer      in women and prostate cancer in men.
• Locate and review articles examining      the type of cancer you selected.
• Review the U.S. Preventive Services      Task Force article in the Learning Resources. Think about available      preventive services that providers might recommend for patients at risk of      this type of cancer.
• Select two of the following factors:      genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior. Reflect on how these      factors might impact decisions related to preventive services.
• Consider drug treatment options for      patients diagnosed with the type of cancer you selected including      short-term and long-term implications of the treatments.

Write a 2- to 3- page paper that addresses the following:

• Describe available preventive      services that providers might recommend for patients at risk of the type      of cancer you selected.
• Explain how the factors you selected      might impact decisions related to preventive services.
• Describe drug treatment options for      patients diagnosed with the type of cancer you selected. Explain the short-term      and long-term implications of these treatments.

– This work should have Introduction and conclusion

– This work should have at 4 to 6 current references (Year 2012 and up)

– Use at least 2 references from class Learning Resources

The following Resources are not acceptable:

1. Wikipedia

2. Cdc.gov- nonhealthcare professionals section

3. Webmd.com

4. Mayoclinic.com

Required Readings

 Arcangelo, V. P., Peterson, A. M., Wilbur, V., & Reinhold, J. A. (Eds.). (2017). Pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice: A practical approach (4th ed.). Ambler, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

• Chapter 33, “Prostatic           Disorders and Erectile Dysfunction” (pp.      527-544)
            This chapter examines the causes,      pathophysiology, and drug treatment of      four      disorders: prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostate           cancer, and erectile dysfunction. It also      explores the importance of      monitoring      patient response and patient education.
• Chapter 34, “Overactive           Bladder” (pp. 545-564)
            This chapter describes the causes, pathophysiology,      diagnostic criteria,      and evaluation of      overactive bladder. It also outlines the process of           initiating, administering, and managing drug      treatment for this disorder.
• Chapter 55, “Contraception”           (pp. 959-970)
            This chapter examines various methods of      contraception and covers drug      interactions,      selecting the most appropriate agent, and monitoring patient           response to contraceptions.
• Chapter 56, “Menopause” (pp.           971-994)
            This chapter presents various options for      menopausal hormone therapy and      examines the      strengths and limitations of each form of therapy.
• Chapter 57, “Osteoporosis” (pp.           985-994)
            This chapter covers various options for      treating osteoporosis. It also      describes      proper dosages, potential adverse reactions, and special           considerations of each drug.
• Chapter 58, “Vaginitis” (pp.      995-1006)
            This chapter examines various causes of      vaginitis and explores the      diagnostic      criteria and methods of treatment for the disorder.

Holloway, D. (2010). Clinical update on hormone replacement therapy. British Journal of Nursing, 19(8), 496–504

This article examines the purpose, components, and administration of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). It also presents benefits, risks, potential side effects, and alternative treatment options of HRT.

Mäkinen, J. I., & Huhtaniemi, I. (2011). Androgen replacement therapy in late-onset hypogonadism: Current concepts and controversies—A mini-review. Gerontology, 57(3), 193–202. 

This article examines the role of testosterone levels in the development of hypogonadism. It also explores health issues that are impacted by testosterone levels and the role of testosterone replacement therapy.

Drugs.com. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.drugs.com/

This website presents a comprehensive review of prescription and over-the-counter drugs including information on common uses and potential side effects. It also provides updates relating to new drugs on the market, support from health professionals, and a drug-drug interactions checker.

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. (2014). The Guide to Clinical Preventive Services: Section 2. Recommendations for Adults. Retrieved from http://www.ahrq.gov/professionals/clinicians-providers/guidelines-recommendations/guide/section2.html

This website lists various preventive services available for men and women and provides information about available screenings, tests, preventive medication, 

1. Lab Assignment: Tickler System (For Medical Coding and Billing)

Research tickler systems online. Create a 5-slide presentation, using Power Point, describing a tickler system and showing some system examples. 

2. Lab Assignment: Healthcare Cash Flow 

Below are some articles introduced in this lesson that provide tips and techniques for managing a medical office’s revenue and collections. Look through the articles, then write a 4-paragraph paper that summarizes the following:

Today you are the manager of ABC Clinic. You are facing issues in your collection department and need a solution to help increase your revenue. What are some ways it might do this?

Feel free to make assumptions about how ABC Clinic operates. Enter your ideas into a Word document labeled “CashFlow” 

Helpful links:

• Increase Your Revenue Tip #1 – Prescription Refills
• The 9 Essentials for an Effective Year End (and year to come)
• Seven Ways to Improve Your Patient Collections
• Take a Closer Look at Your Superbill to Ensure Accurate Billing
• Hidden Ways Medical Billing Shortcomings Hurt Your Practice
• Top 6 Medical Billing Tips and Best Practices

3. Lab Assignment: Financial Report Worksheet 

Look at the financial statements for Middlesex Hospital, then answer the questions in the Finance Statement Worksheet.  or download it below.

Personal Class Design Project – Part 1    

Details: Complete this assignment according to the following: 

1.Design a class that you would like to teach someday. The class must be at least 4 hours in length and must be multiple sessions. It can be four sessions of 1 hour each, or two sessions of 2 hours each, depending on your topic and target audience. 

2.Begin by describing the institution that is sponsoring the class (e.g., academic, hospital, or community agency). Include the philosophy of the sponsoring organization and how that will affect the course you are developing. 

3.Explain how you determined a need for this class (needs assessment). 

4.Write a one-paragraph description of the class.

 5.Identify the target audience. 

6.Identify the learning resources you will use for the class (textbooks or other resources). 

7.Write the program outcomes for the course and the learner objectives for each class session. Indicate which domains of learning are represented by each learner objective.  

There is no predetermined length criterion for this assignment. It is intended that each student will develop a class that they can use in their selected area of education. 

  

Assignment # 1.

W10- Discussion:

Leadership Implications

“The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.”

— Ronald Reagan
U.S. President (1981-1989)

Leadership is a critical role for advanced practice nurses. In order to be an effective leader, one must examine his or her role as an advanced practice nurse, and use his or her knowledge, and leadership skills to address issues related to his or her specialty area. There is a saying that one must know when to follow and when to lead. In order to be a good leader, you must also learn how to follow. As you transition from student to practicing NP, seek opportunities for mentorship to develop your leadership skills. Recognizing when to lead and when to follow is an interchangeable process that requires experience and preparation. The future for Americans in health care is unpredictable. This week it is important to focus on the complex and advanced leadership role that is needed to make effective change in a dynamic and demanding health care system.

This week you will focus on the importance of leadership in advanced practice nursing. You will have an opportunity to examine how you can execute positive social change in your state for salient advanced practice nursing issues.

State Practice Agreements

Write 1 page

This week you will have an opportunity to evaluate state practice agreements in your state ( of TEXAS ) and examine issues related to NP practice.

To prepare:

1. Review and Post a brief description of the REVIEW of practice agreements for NPs in your state of TEXAS.

2. dentify /name at least two physician collaboration issues in your state of Texas.

3. Explain what you think are the barriers to NPs practicing independently in your state mof TEXAS.

4. Finally, outline a plan for how you might address NP practice issues in your state.

5. Suggest additional actions you will  take.

6. Validate an idea with your own clinical experiences with the support of an additional literature search from a reputable source.

REFERENCES:

Required Readings

Buppert, C. (2015). The Employed Nurse Practitioner. In Nurse Practitioner’s Business Practice and Legal Guide (5th ed.). (323-336). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett.

This chapter covers the rights of employed NPs, contract negotiation, interviewing, responsibilities of an NP employee, employer’s evaluation of the NP’s performance, malpractice insurance, and collaborative practice agreements.

Hatt, K. (2015). 5 Interview Pitfalls. Recruiters reveal how to respond to the most complicated questions. Advance Healthcare Network for NPs & PAs. Retrieved from http://nurse-practitioners-and-physician-assistants.advanceweb.com/student-and-new-grad-center/student-top-story/5-interview-pitfalls.aspx

Thomas, A. C., Crabtree, M. K., Delaney, K. R., Dumas, M. A., Kleinpell, R., Logsdon, C.,…Nativio, D. G. (2012). Nurse Practitioner Core Competencies. Retrieved from http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.nonpf.org/resource/resmgr/competencies/npcorecompetenciesfinal2012.pd

Assignment #2

W11 – Discussion: Write 1 page. 

State Practice Agreements

Social Change Agents

Assignment #2

W 11 Discussion

STATE PRACTICE AGREEMENT

Social change Agents

“We’ve been called disruptive innovators,” Ford said. “And I think ‘disruptive innovators’ is great – we just need more of them.”

— Heidesch, T. (2008)

As NPs, we are obligated to promote our profession. A component of promoting the profession is proactively being engaged with our communities and identifying areas where change is needed. An example of this would be identifying a community issue, such as an increase in the rate of obesity in a middle-school population and discovering that soda machines are present in the schools. Identifying a problem and being a positive change agent is an essential component of the NP role. Understanding the lawmaking process and how to initiate a local or state change empowers the NP to impart Social Change.

This week you will focus on the importance of leadership in advanced practice nursing. You will have an opportunity to examine how you can execute positive social change in your state for salient advanced practice nursing issues.

Consider the following:

During NP clinical practicum experiences, we identify, as nurses, many health care issues that need to be addressed at the local, state, or national level. Addressing the need for change in health care policy is now an intricate part of your role as a social change agent.

For this Discussion, you will identify a change needed in your community and what your nursing legacy for positive social change will be.

To prepare:

· 1. Consider the health care issues and deficits you have recognized in your professional practice.

· 2. Identify a change needed in your community in health care policy and discuss how you could impart change during your career as an NP.) (A change needed in my community is Obesity ).

· 3. Consider your future as a NP and what your nursing legacy will be. How will you impart Social Change?

1. Post a change needed in your community and an explanation for how you will begin to implement that change. 

2. Then, share with your colleagues a brief explanation of what your nursing legacy will be:(My nursing legacy  will be (Being an advocate for health promotion through disease screenings and illness prevention)

3.  How will you impart Social Change. 

4.  Provide  at least one suggestion for a colleague in your class on how they could implement this change and for their nursing legacy.

REFERENCES: Required Readings

Buppert, C. (2018). Nurse practitioner’s business practice and legal guide (6th ed.). Sudbury, MA: Bartlett & Jones Learning.

· Chapter 12, “Lawmaking and Health Policy” (pp. 421-433)

This chapter covers the legal process, the judicial system and health policy. Additionally, law and rules that affect NPs, how to initiate a change in law and the process involved from beginning until law or rule is finalized.

Christensen, C. M., Bohmer, R. M. J., & Kenagy, J. (2000). Will disruptive innovations cure health care? Harvard Business Review, 78(5), 102-112, 199.

Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Heidesch, T. (2008). Disruptive innovation NPs are true Health Care Reformers. Advance Healthcare Network for NPs & PAs, 16(12), 94. Retrieved from http://nurse-practitioners-and-physician-assistants.advanceweb.com/Article/Disruptive-Innovator.aspx

National Conference of State Legislatures (n.d.). Glossary of Legislative Terms. Retrieved from http://www.ncsl.org/research/about-state-legislatures/glossary-of-legislative-terms.aspx

No plagiarism. Due Jan.30.18 by 12noon

Write 1 page only on each discussion (2 pages $20)

Use references provides ONLY

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