01 Oct Advanced Clinical Diagnosis and Practice across the Lifespan Practicum APEA Predictor

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Advanced Clinical Diagnosis and Practice across the Lifespan Practicum APEA Predictor Assignment - Part 1   Purpose   The purpose of this assignment is for learners to:   Identify opportunities for improvement in their knowledge base.   Improve their knowledge base and understanding of a disease process identified as an opportunity area on the...

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01 Oct Advanced Clinical Diagnosis and Practice across the Lifespan Practicum Open Forum Discussion

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Advanced Clinical Diagnosis and Practice across the Lifespan Practicum Open Forum Discussion This is a required but not graded open forum discussion. What questions do you have as you are preparing the predictor exam this week? Are you struggling to organize your studying? Are there particular topics you...

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01 Oct Case Discussion: Cardiovascular

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The purpose of this assignment is for students to: Improve their ability to formulate diagnoses based on clinical presentation of patients   Improve their ability to understand and apply National Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disorders   Design relevant treatment plan   Link pathophysiologic concepts to medication choices   Collaborate without...

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01 Oct Strategic Planning in Healthcare Organizations Strategic Plan

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Strategic Planning in Healthcare Organizations Strategic Plan Sections 1 and 2   Photo Credit: [Anthia Cumming]/[E+]/Getty Images   This week, you will submit the first two sections of your Strategic Plan, an introductory summary of the strategic plan issue and a SWOT analysis. Conducting a SWOT analysis can have tremendous...

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01 Oct Strategic Planning in Healthcare Organizations Identifying a Strategic Plan Issue

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Strategic Planning in Healthcare Organizations Identifying a Strategic Plan Issue   To Prepare:   Consider any feedback you received from your Instructor and colleagues during this week’s Discussion.   If appropriate, refine your focus to clarify the strategic plan issue. Conduct additional research as necessary to support your proposed plan.   Use the Strategic...

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01 Oct Strategic Planning in Healthcare Organizations Differentiating Strategic, Operational, and Tactical Planning

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Strategic Planning in Healthcare Organizations Differentiating Strategic, Operational, and Tactical Planning   Photo Credit: Getty Images/Science Photo Library RF   Continuous planning is an important activity for any organization that aims to evolve to stay current in its industry and serve its intended purpose. There are several types of planning...

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01 Oct Strategic Planning in Healthcare Organizations Sharing Your Strategic Plan, Reflection, and Wrap-Up

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Strategic Planning in Healthcare Organizations Sharing Your Strategic Plan, Reflection, and Wrap-Up   Photo Credit: Getty Images   Strategic planning skills will be important to your career as a nurse executive and will also support you when you develop your Capstone project in order to complete your program. Capstone projects...

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01 Oct Strategic Planning in Healthcare Organizations Balanced Scorecard

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Strategic Planning in Healthcare Organizations Balanced Scorecard   How does an organization gauge whether strategic changes are creating sound business results?   To create a balanced scorecard, a nurse executive will identify performance metrics and an evaluation plan in four major, interrelated areas: finances, customer/stakeholder satisfaction, internal business practices, and...

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01 Oct Strategic Planning in Healthcare Organizations Leveraging Resources and Overcoming Barriers

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Strategic Planning in Healthcare Organizations Leveraging Resources and Overcoming Barriers   All change involves a negotiation of resources and plans for overcoming potential barriers to that change.   Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto   Think of a significant change you have made in your personal or professional life, such as your decision to...

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01 Oct Strategic Planning in Healthcare Organizations Budgeting and Timeline Tools

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Strategic Planning in Healthcare Organizations Budgeting and Timeline Tools   As you have been examining this week, budgeting and timeline tools are vital for determining necessary resources and planning for a proposed change. For your Strategic Plan, you use these types of tools to assess resources that may...

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