300 words 1 reference The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) aims to expand the scope of practiceof advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who work for the agency in order to provide veterans with greater and timely access to care. Under a proposed rulepublished on May 25 2016 in theFederal Registerthe VA said it intended to […]

Week 10: Assessment and Care of Patients with Neurologic and Orthopedic Conditions and Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery Jill Joyce experienced years of back pain that prevented her from completing even the most basic tasks. Bulging discs and degenerative changes in her spine were affecting nerve function, which caused pain that could be alleviated only with surgery (Healthy […]

Discuss at least one health care policy designed to reduce hospitalization of nursing home residents. Based on information from various articles on aging, has the policy achieved the stated objectives? Why or why not? Are there any disadvantages or limitations of this policy? How can these issues be overcome?

Write a 1,050- to 1,225-word a journal article centered on the value of psychological assessments and the ethical and moral responsibilities Address the following assessment issues in your overview: Recommend an evidenced-based, psychological assessment instrument related to your area of interest (i.e.: industrial organization or behavioral health) Compare the benefits and challenges of the psychological […]

In his book, Out of the Crisis, quality management guru, Edward Deming gave as one of the “Seven Deadly Sins” that undermine quality, the following: “Evaluation of performance, merit rating, or annual review… The idea of a merit rating is alluring. The sound of the words captivates the imagination: pay for what you get; get […]