Affordable Care Act (ACA) – Assessing a Healthcare Program/Policy Evaluation Affordable Care Act (ACA) The Affordable Care Act is a comprehensive healthcare reform law implemented in 2010, with the aim of increasing the proportion of the population with health coverage, the affordability of services, and the quality of care. The ACA’s implementation brought about safeguards […]
The Role of the RN/APRN in Policy Evaluation In the Module 4 Discussion, you considered how professional nurses can become involved in policy-making. A critical component of any policy design is evaluation of the results. How comfortable are you with the thought of becoming involved with such matters? Some nurses may be hesitant to get […]
Interview – Advocating for the Nursing Role in Program Design and Implementation Interviewer: Can you tell us about a healthcare program within your practice? What are the costs and projected outcomes of this program? Me: Yes. The one I am currently working on is the maternal postpartum depression healthcare program, which would provide nursing care […]
Main Discussion Post The United States spends significantly more on healthcare than other comparable countries. Looking at that fact, one would think that health outcomes would be significantly better in the U.S. but it is actually the opposite, with certain populations suffering more than others. Nurses can advocate for population health by actively participating in […]
Evidence Base in Design When politics and medical science intersect, there can be much debate. Sometimes anecdotes or hearsay are misused as evidence to support a particular point. Despite these and other challenges, however, evidence-based approaches are increasingly used to inform health policy decision-making regarding causes of disease, intervention strategies, and issues impacting society. One […]
Boards of Nursing and Professional Nurse Associations – Regulation for Nursing Practice Staff Development Meeting Differences Between a Board of Nursing and a Professional Nurse Association Board of Nursing regulates nursing practice to protect public, as mandated by state. BON ensures proper licensure, sets education standards, and handles disciplinary actions for nurses. Professional nurse […]
Texas vs California APRN Board of Nursing Regulations Comparison Main Post Texas vs. California Comparison of APRN Board of Nursing Regulations To safeguard the public, boards of nursing (BONs) regulate the nursing profession and make sure that nurses follow morally and safely. Each U.S. state and territory has a Board of Nursing Regulations (BON) that […]
California, Arizona Virginia APRN board of nursing state licensure comparison There are four distinct Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) roles: nurse practitioner (NP), certified nurse midwife (CNM), clinical nurse specialist (CNS), and certified nurse anesthetist (CRNA). Each type of APRN plays a unique and vital role in healthcare, with specialized training and expertise that enhances […]
Hawaii and Guam APRN Board of Nursing licensure Regulations Here is a comparison between the APRN Board of Nursing regulations in Hawaii and Guam, which I drew from my experience there. Two years ago, I worked in Guam, and currently, I live and practice in Honolulu, Hawaii. This experience gives me a unique perspective on […]
Florida and New Jersey APRN license requirements An Analysis and Comparison of APRN Board of Nursing Regulations in New Jersey and Florida APRNs provide safe, efficient, and effective care alongside or better than physicians. State laws and regulations that restrict practice, however, pose significant obstacles to offering the entire area of practice. In regions where […]