Entries by Daphne Hanson

Propose a quality improvement initiative

Propose a quality improvement initiative from your place of employment that could easily be implemented if approved. Assume you are presenting this program to the board for approval of funding. Write an executive summary (750-1,000 words) to present to the board, from which the board will make its decision to fund your program or project. […]

Territorial wars between European settlers and Native Americans

Most historians’ accounts of America’s early history indicate the presence of territorial wars between European settlers and Native Americans over Native American lands from Christopher Columbus’s arrival. However, one fundamental aspect of these wars was largely neglected in these historic times. Diseases have played a significant role in the Europeans’ conquest of Native American empires […]

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Evaluate the Health History and Medical Information for Mrs. J., presented below. Based on this information, formulate a conclusion based on your evaluation, and complete the Critical Thinking Essay assignment, as instructed below. Health History and Medical Information Health History Mrs. J. is a 63-year-old married woman who has a history of hypertension, chronic heart […]

Cultural and diversity awareness in health assessment

Countless assessments can be conducted on patients, but they may not be useful. In order to ensure that health assessments result in the necessary care, health assessments should take into account the impact of factors such as culture and developmental circumstances. Learning Objectives Students will: Analyze diversity considerations in health assessments Apply concepts, theories, and […]

The eradication of health disparities

For the Week 1 discussion, consider a topic that rose to the presidential level. How did each of the past presidents (Trump, Obama, and Bush) handle the problem? What would you do differently? Try to learn how the issue became part of each president’s agenda. Post your response on or before Day 3. Be sure […]

The treatment of chronic disease

For the Week 1 discussion, consider a topic that rose to the presidential level. How did each of the past presidents (Trump, Obama, and Bush) handle the problem? What would you do differently? Try to learn how the issue became part of each president’s agenda. Post your response on or before Day 3. Be sure […]

Differentiate between systolic and diastolic heart failure

Differentiate between systolic and diastolic heart failure; Systolic heart failure is congestive heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HRrEF), less than 40%, and is defined as the inability of the heart to perfuse adequately to cell tissue, due to decreased cardiac output (McCance & Huether, 2019). Heart rate and stroke volume are influenced by contractility, preload, […]

Strategic Analysis and Operational Considerations

In addition to the scenario presented in the Vila Health: Strategic Analysis and Operational Considerations, incorporate the following change in the organization’s environment when creating your analysis for this assignment: A new for-profit 50-bed acute care hospital is slated to open in the next eight months, offering a full complement of services. The goal of […]

MSN practicum project

Week 8 Discussion Question- Reflection Please share what specific knowledge of healthcare operational planning and management that you gained through this experience will be most important as you take on your future nurse executive role. How will you use the concepts in this course to identify, guide, and evaluate your final MSN practicum project? Please share […]