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NUR 508 Week 1 Discussion DQ 1 

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• What were the major causes of U.S. mortality in
  the last 100 years, and what public health
  measures most contributed to improvements in the
  health of the nation? Include at least two source
  citations from the readings and/or additional
  sources to support your answer

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NUR 508 Week 1 Discussion DQ 2 

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• What are the major causes of disease and death in
  the 21st century (e.g., chronic illnesses,
  communicable diseases, etc.) that continue to
  affect U.S. citizens in spite of the achievements
  in public health in the past century? What have
  been some of the strategies implemented to combat
  these illnesses on the local

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NUR 508 Week 2 Assignment 

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• The IOM Future of Nursing report calls for an
  increase in leadership from nurses at all levels.
  One way nurses demonstrate their role as a
  leader, is through public policy change. A leader
  does not always carry an official title or
  position, but demonstrates leadership through the
  work and the stance he/she takes to make a change
  for the good of others. Nurses have been noted by
  the Gallop poll year after year as the most
  trusted professionals.

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NUR 508 Week 2 Discussion DQ 1 

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• Select one of the United Nations (U.N.)
  Millennial Development Goals (MDGs). Visit the
  website and report on the UNs progress in
  achieving this goal? How will meeting this goal
  positively impact the health of the world? What
  suggestions would you make to help the UN achieve
  this goal?

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NUR 508 Week 2 Discussion DQ 2 

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• Select a global health issue from the World
  Health Organization (WHO) list of health topics
  available athttp//www.who.int/topics/en/How has
  globalization influenced this issue from a
  positive or negative perspective?

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NUR 508 Week 3 Discussion DQ 1 

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• Debate the various social factors associated with
  the situation of the underinsured. Respond to
  two other classmates answers with solid
  reasoning and support your opinions with
  appropriate reference citations.

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NUR 508 Week 3 Discussion DQ 2 

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• Review the Agency for Healthcare Research and
  Quality (AHRQ) report Priority Populations
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  ty-populations/index.html
• Select one of the priority populations

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NUR 508 Week 4 Discussion DQ 1 

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• Debate the efficacies of public versus
  private-based quality initiatives. What roles do
  each play in the quality of U.S. health care? How
  would the elimination of one aspect affect the
  other? Respond to two other classmates and
  counter their answer, citing references as
  appropriate.

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NUR 508 Week 4 Discussion DQ 2 

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• After reading the Kaiser Family Foundation
  summary on the Patient Protection and Affordable
  Care Act, state why or why not you believe the
  act should remain in law, or which pieces should
  be reversed. Then describe two pieces of the act
  that you were unaware was part of the act and how
  that may affect you as a citizen.

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NUR 508 week 5 Assignment 

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• Select one public agency and one private agency
  and differentiate their roles and major
  activities in addressing cost and quality in
  health care. See Topic 4 Readings for sources
  regarding health care agencies.
• Analyze current and projected initiatives to
  improve quality while simultaneously controlling
  costs

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NUR 508 Week 5 Discussion DQ 1 

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• What are the eligibility requirements and
  coverage of Medicaid for the categories of
  low-income adults, pregnant women, and the
  aging/blind/disabled in the state where you live?
  Do you consider the eligibility requirements
  reasonable or restrictive? Do you consider the
  coverage reasonable or liberal?

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NUR 508 Week 5 Discussion DQ 2 

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• Review the CMS.gov 30-Day Mortality and
  Readmission Data website. Review at least two
  local hospitals and see how they compare to state
  and national benchmarks. How and why may a
  consumer or a health care professional use this
  data to make decision about their next
  hospitalization? Will reporting this data have an
  impact on hospitals bottom line in addition

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NUR 508 Week 6 Discussion DQ 1 

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• Debate the question Is health care a basic
  right in the United States? Answer this question
  through the lens of your role as RN. Support your
  response utilizing ethical theories and
  principles. Respond to two other classmates using
  respectful communication and solid reasoning.
  Support your response with appropriate references.

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NUR 508 Week 6 Discussion DQ 2 

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• Select an ethical dilemma related to health
  policy from the categories of moral values,
  professional regulation, health of individuals in
  society, or distributive justice. What are the
  controversies surrounding this issue? What are
  the opposing ethical principles? How has past or
  current health policy addressed this dilemma?
  Support your reasoning with reference citations.

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NUR 508 Week 7 Assignment 

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• Write a paper of 750-1,000 words examining your
  personal values and beliefs. Include the
  following
• Describe your personal values and spiritual
  beliefs.
• Using the elements of cost, quality, and social
  issues to frame your description, differentiate
  your beliefs and opinions about health care
  policy. Give examples

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NUR 508 Week 7 Discussion DQ 1 

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• How do spiritual beliefs impact political
  ideologies and the policy process? How have they
  affected the health policy reform process? Using
  respectful communication, debate your response
  with two other classmates. Give examples and
  support your reasoning with appropriate
  references.

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NUR 508 Week 7 Discussion DQ 2 

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• What is the role of a religious ethic in public
  policy today? Should a religious ethic and/or
  theistic worldview take priority over that of
  others? How can religious policy decision makers
  remain true to their personal values while
  respecting the views of individuals with
  differing cultural and spiritual beliefs? Respond
  to two other classmates and cite references as
  appropriate.

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NUR 508 Week 8 Discussion DQ 1 

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• Select an advanced professional or advanced
  practice nursing specialty. How has past and
  current regulation/legislation affected the role
  and scope of this nursing role? What, if any,
  discussions are currently underway relative to
  the scope and role of this specialty? What
  resources are available to assist nurses in
  advocating for these roles?

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NUR 508 Week 8 Discussion DQ 2 

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• Select a professional or specialty nursing
  association. What impact has this organization
  had on health care legislation in the past 2
  years? Respond to two other classmates and
  support your answer with appropriate references
  and specific examples.

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