Select a care environment where advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) may practice. Some examples to choose from may include:

• Rural health clinic
• Emergency department
• Urgency care
• Community health center
• Family practice
• Pediatric Clinic

Using the conditions listed in Box 11.1 in the Joel textbook, identify and discuss two different conditions that may have a significant impact on revenue in the care setting. Describe how these conditions might affect how APNs provide care in these settings?

Expectations

Initial Post:

• Due: Saturday, 11:59 pm PT
• Length: A minimum of 250 words, not including references
• Citations: At least one high-level scholarly reference in APA from within the last 5 years

Apply what you have learned about Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, and demonstrate the ability to develop a holistic plan of care, incorporating Telehealth and defining assessment and intervention of specific population incorporating unique attributes of populations for health promotion, wellness preservation, and maintenance of function across the health-illness continuum.

Develop a case study and a plan of care, incorporating current mobile App technology:

1. Select a population. Define your population by gender, age, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, spiritual need, and healthcare need.  Apply concepts learned in course to identify healthcare needs specific to the population and access to care (Utilize your textbook Chapters 1-25, and identified Websites).  Also use at least two references within the five years.
2. Develop a case study for a patient in your chosen population.
3. Define a provider level of care that includes telehealth, alternative therapies, and mobile App technology discussed in this class. Describe how telehealth could impact the care delivery of this patient. 

Hint: Concise, condensed information, with specifics and details about population and unique needs with a plan for meeting these needs should be considered. Incorporate the content you have learned in this course.

Expectations

• Length: 3 pages not including the title page and references page
• Format: APA, 7th edition format is to be observed (12 pt., 1” margins, Times New Roman)
• Research: Two references within the last five years

This week reflect upon the Medicare and Medicaid programs to address the following:

-Describe the Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) and explain how the QIO improves policies and healthcare for Medicare beneficiaries. 

-Briefly define the qualifications for Medicare and Medicaid benefits. How can qualifications be modified to serve more people who are considered a vulnerable population?

-Discuss the impact (including at least two positive and two negative aspects) that the ACA has had on benefits and coverage for Medicare and Medicaid recipients.

-Describe your role(s) as a healthcare leader as it applies to the practice of advocating for cost effective care for vulnerable populations.

1750-2000 words

150 word per question and a total of 750. Use the book attached. 

Part 1: 

Question A: Chapter 5: Compare ‘Change Theories’ to ‘Change Strategies’. B) Explain your understanding of the nurse’s role in change. Provide example of what a nurse leader can do to be a change agent. 

Question B: Chapter 3 —A) Name 3 different models of care discussed in the chapter. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of the 3 difference models of care discussed in the chapter.  B) If you were in a manager position, which one would you prefer and why?

Question C: Chapter 13 – A) Discuss how different types of conflict can be positive or negative, provide example or hypothetical situation for each.  B) What do you feel is the most difficult part of handling conflict? What points from this chapter will you plan to try the next time you are involved in a conflict?

Question D: Chapter 24 – A) Summarize your understanding of the components of workplace violence.  B) Elaborate on an experience or observation that you experience bullying or a violent event? How did you respond, what is your perception of the event? Was it reported? What was the response of authorities or leaders in the situation? What do you feel should have been done differently?

 Part 2:  Address your ‘a-ha moment’ for this week: Something that was a realization for the week, that really opened your eyes, changed your perceptions and/or something that you now know that you will remember forever. It may be from another class or clinical, but the topic must have a direct connection to something in this course.