NURS 6050 Policy and Advocacy for Improving Population Health Assignments
NURS 6050 Policy and Advocacy for Improving Population Health Assignments
NURS 6050 Discussion 1 (Walden)
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MAIN QUESTION POST
The purpose of this discussion post explain how the United States government plays a role in health care and the Affordable Care Act. I will also take a stance on whether I believe …
With the recent enactment of the ACA, it is an easy question to ask, is health care a right or privilege? In my opinion, I believe that health care is a privilege and that it should be earned. …
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NURS 6050 Discussion 2 (Walden)
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INITIAL POST
With the changes in the health care system, the demand for leadership in nursing is a priority. The transformation of nursing leadership is needed in all disciplines (National Academy of Sciences, 2011). The purpose of this discussion is to describe one of the research priorities that is of interest to me. I will explain the benefits and challenges of addressing this priority in nursing. Articles will be identified, and research will be presented on how this approach will support nursing leadership. NURS 6050 Policy and Advocacy for Improving Population Health Assignments
NURS 6050 Discussion 3 (Walden)
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INITIAL POST
Health care policy decisions involve many concepts. Considering health policy decisions are health care costs, quality, and access (Laureate Education, 2012). The purpose of this discussion is to assess the ethical and economic challenges related to policy decisions when it comes to paying for expensive drugs and treatment. Explanations will be given on what contributes to the tension between cost of drugs and care. Sources will be added to my response.
NURS 6050 Discussion 4 (Walden)
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Key Health Determinants
INITIAL POST
There are five determinants that influence health: Social, individual behaviors, genetics, physical environment, and access to health care (Kindig, Asada, & Booske, 2008). The topic of this discussion is to identify a population health issue of interest to me. I will explain and apply framework that is described in “A Population Health Framework for Setting National and State Health Goals”. Epidemiological information will be provided to support my information.
NURS 6050 Week 4 Assignment (Walden)
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Defeating Childhood Obesity
NURS 6050 Policy and Advocacy for Population Health
Childhood obesity is a dangerous epidemic in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from 2011-2012 there were 12.7 million children and adolescents labeled as obese (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2016). …
NURS 6050 Week 4 Assignment (Walden University)
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Teenage Suicide: A Population Health Issue
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Teenage suicide is a topic that makes most people uncomfortable to discuss or think about due to the “loss of a life so young, and promising” as so often stated. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suicide is the second leading cause of death between the ages of 10 to 24. The CDC also estimates for every teenager who takes their own life, there are about 50 more teenagers contemplating the act of suicide (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2018).
NURS 6050 Discussion 5 (Walden)
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Thanks for the informative information regarding obesity in your county. I thought your county ratings were extremely high until I researched my county’s obesity ratings. I live in an …
NURS 6050 Week 5 Discussion (Walden)
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Behavioral Risk Factor: Tobacco Use
The Executive Summary of a report to the Surgeon General in 2014 contained the
Downstream Intervention
I work for Kaiser Permanente (KP), the largest managed care organization in the United
Midstream Intervention
Working with KP has allowed me to be a part of its mid-stream interventions for KP
Upstream Intervention
Last year’s California Tobacco Facts and Figures (California Department of Public
NURS 6050 Week 7 Assignment (Walden)
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Part II: Nursing Objectives to Improve Childhood Obesity
NURS 6050-Policy and Advocacy for Improving Population Health
Part II: Nursing Objectives to Improve Childhood Obesity
The literature suggests that a total of 31.7 percent of children and adolescents combined
Legislation Modification
To assist the government with formulating ideas to target childhood obesity, the CDC
Benefits of Existing Regulations
It’s no mystery that legislation has been trying to make efforts to tackle the rampant
Methods of Influence: Legs of Lobbying
A review of the literature over a 24-year period was inconclusive in determining the main
Possible Obstacles
One of the possible obstacles will be the discussion of funds, even though utilizing a
Conclusion
There are many reasons to approach childhood obesity from a societal perspective. If
NURS 6050 Week 8 Discussion (Walden)
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Health Care Needs of Returning Veterans
When I bid farewell to my husband as he flew off to Talil, Iraq in 2003, I had no idea of
Traumatic Brain Injuries and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
The healthcare needs of returning veterans include the understanding and treatment of
Advocating for Returning Veterans
One simple step to begin advocating for veterans would be to write to my State’s Member
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NURS 6050 Discussion 9 (Walden)
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The purpose of this discussion post is to evaluate an ethical scenario that encompasses a nurse caring for her sister’s HIV-positive boyfriend. I will post two resources that establish the nurse’s position. I will post my stance on the issue. I will determine whether the law and American Nurses Association (ANA)s standards support or conflict with the action…
NURS 6050 Week 10 Assignment (Walden)
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Defeating Childhood Obesity
NURS 6050 Policy and Advocacy for Population Health
Childhood obesity is a dangerous epidemic in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from 2011-2012 there were 12.7 million children and adolescents labeled as obese (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2016).
NURS 6050 Week 10 Assignment Childhood Obesity Health Advocacy Campaign (Walden)
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Childhood Obesity Health Advocacy Campaign
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Childhood Obesity Health Advocacy Campaign
One of the biggest issues in the United States is childhood obesity. Unfortunately, it
Health Issue Across Different Communities
Children are considered to be a very vulnerable population, as they are very
Campaigns Geared to Reduce Obesity in Children
A campaign called “Save the Children” is a U.S. program dedicated to helping rural
Legislation Modification Proposal
To assist the government with formulating ideas to target childhood obesity, the CDC
Benefits of Existing Regulations
It’s no mystery that legislation has been trying to make efforts to tackle the rampant
Methods of Influence: Legs of Lobbying
A review of the literature over a 24-year period was inconclusive in determining the main
Possible Obstacles
One of the possible obstacles would be the discussion of funding, even though utilizing a
Conclusion
To create an effective plan to combat rural obesity, a broad spectrum initiative must be in
NURS 6050 Week 10 Discussion (Walden)
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Main Post Question
Ethical Issues with an Aging Population
There are plenty of ethical challenges that nurses face when taking care of the older …
NURS 6050 Week 11 Discussion (Walden)
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Global Nursing Issues
Global health issues are a concern for all people no matter what country they reside in. People in third world countries are dying or very ill from diseases that have been cured or …
Two Strategies for Challenges
Volunteering in third world countries is one to help with global health issues. Organizations must understand what motivates people to volunteer and continually give back to ...
Advocating for Global Health
Nurses must be involved in policy decisions. A team of healthcare professionals can …
Evaluation Criteria for Applications and Formal Papers: NURS 6050 Policy and Advocacy for Improving Population Health Assignments
| Levels of Achievement | |||||
| Criteria | Outstanding Performance | Excellent Performance | Competent Performance | Proficient Performance | Room for Improvement |
| QUALITY OF WORK SUBMITTED – 1. The extent to which work meets the assigned criteria and work reflects graduate level critical and analytic thinking (0-30 Points) |
30 to 30 points Assignment exceeds expectations. All topics are addressed with a minimum of 75% containing exceptional breadth and depth about each of the assignment topics | 25 to 29 points Assignment exceeds expectations. All topics are addressed with a minimum of 75% containing exceptional breadth and depth about each of the assignment topics | 20 to 24 points Assignment meets expectations. All topics are addressed with a minimum of 50% containing good breadth and depth about each of the assignment topics. | 16 to 19 points Assignment meets most of the expectations. One required topic is either not addressed or inadequately addressed. | 0 to 15 points Assignment superficially meets some of the expectations. Two or more required topics are either not addressed or inadequately addressed. |
| QUALITY OF WORK SUBMITTED: Purpose of the paper is clear (0-5 Points) | 5 to 5 points A clear and comprehensive purpose statement is provided which delineates all required criteria. | 5 to 5 points A clear and comprehensive purpose statement is provided which delineates all required criteria. | 4 to 4 points Purpose of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive. | 1 to 3 points Purpose of the assignment is vague. | 0 to 0 points No purpose statement was provided. |
| ASSIMILATION AND SYNTHESIS OF IDEAS The extent to which the work reflects the student’s ability to- 1. Understand and interpret the assignment’s key concepts (0-10 Points) |
10 to 10 points Demonstrates the ability to critically appraise and intellectually explore key concepts. | 9 to 9 points Demonstrates the ability to critically appraise and intellectually explore key concepts. | 8 to 8 points Demonstrates a clear understanding of key concepts. | 5 to 7 points Shows some degree of understanding of key concepts. | 0 to 4 points Shows a lack of understanding of key concepts, deviates from topics. |
| ASSIMILATION AND SYNTHESIS OF IDEAS 2. Apply and integrate material in course resources (i.e. video, required readings, and textbook) and credible outside resources (0-20 Points) | 20 to 20 points Demonstrates and applies exceptional support of major points and integrates 2 or more credible outside sources, in addition to 3-4 course resources to support point of view. | 15 to 19 points Demonstrates and applies exceptional support of major points and integrates 2 or more credible outside sources, in addition to 3-4 course resources to support point of view. | 10 to 14 points Integrates specific information from 1 credible outside resource and 3 to 4 course resources to support major points and point of view. | 3 to 9 points Minimally includes and integrates specific information from 2-3 resources to support major points and point of view. | 0 to 2 points Includes and integrates specific information from 0 to 1 resource to support major points and point of view. |
| ASSIMILATION AND SYNTHESIS OF IDEAS 3. Synthesize (combines various components or different ideas into a new whole) material in course resources (i.e. video, required readings, and textbook) by comparing different points of view and highlighting similarities, differences, and connections. (0-20 Points) | 20 to 20 points Synthesizes and justifies (defends, explains, validates, confirms) information gleaned from sources to support major points presented. Applies meaning to the field of advanced nursing practice. | 18 to 19 points Synthesizes and justifies (defends, explains, validates, confirms) information gleaned from sources to support major points presented. Applies meaning to the field of advanced nursing practice. | 16 to 17 points Summarizes information gleaned from sources to support major points, but does not synthesize. | 14 to 15 points Identifies but does not interpret or apply concepts, and/or strategies correctly; ideas unclear and/or underdeveloped. | 0 to 13 points Rarely or does not interpret, apply, and synthesize concepts, and/or strategies. |
| WRITTEN EXPRESSION AND FORMATTING 1. Paragraph and Sentence Structure: Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are clearly structured and carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. (0-5 Points) | 5 to 5 points Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards. | 5 to 5 points Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards. | 4 to 4 points Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards 80% of the time. | 3 to 3 points Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards 70% of the time. | 0 to 2 points Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards < 70% of the time. |
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| WRITTEN EXPRESSION AND FORMATTING 2. English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation (0-5 Points) | 5 to 5 points Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. | 5 to 5 points Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. | 4 to 4 points Contains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. | 3 to 3 points Contains several (3-4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 3 | 0 to 2 points Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. |
| WRITTEN EXPRESSION AND FORMATTING 3. The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running head, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list (0-5 Points) | 5 to 5 points Uses correct APA format with no errors. | 5 to 5 points Uses correct APA format with no errors. | 4 to 4 points Contains a few (1-2) APA format errors. | 3 to 3 points Contains several (3-4) APA format errors. | 0 to 2 points Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. |