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Developing a strategic mindset is a learnable skill, but it takes practice. You need to be willing to challenge the status quo and question as­ sumptions when you frame strategic choices. This re­ quires a clear understanding of how to strategically think through situations, develop strategic awareness, and link strategic plans to frontline clinical work.

Leading the W ay How to develop a strategic mindset Follow these steps to think more strategically. By Rose 0. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, and Tanya M. Cohn, PhD, MEd, RN K a te * is the manager o f a busy emergency department (ED) in a large health system. She recently applied for […]

This assignment focuses on the methods to develop a change in policy to improve the public’s health by using a health policy model.

This assignment focuses on the methods to develop a change in policy to improve the public’s health by using a health policy model. Tasks: Suppose you want to initiate a policy of taxing sugared sodas/pop/beverages in your community. Use the Longest’s policy cycle model to ponder the following questions: What arguments would you use to […]

CO 2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (PO 4 & 8)

Purpose This week’s graded topics relate to the following Course Outcomes (COs). CO 2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (PO 4 & 8) CO 4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and significance related to evidence-based practice. (PO 4 & 8) CO 5: Recognize the role of […]

  Lyme Disease 

Lyme Disease Case Study A 38-year-old male had a 3-week history of fatigue and lethargy with intermittent complaints of headache, fever, chills, myalgia, and arthralgia. According to the history, the patient’s symptoms began shortly after a camping vacation. He recalled a bug bite and rash on his thigh immediately after the trip. The following studies […]