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The theoretical foundations of qualitative and quantitative methods are very different The theoretical foundations of qualitative and quantitative methods are very different, but many researchers believe both methods should be used in the research study to increase validity and reliability.  What advantages or disadvantages do you see in using both types of methods in a … Read more

You studied the cardiovascular system in your readings You studied the cardiovascular system in your readings last week.  This week you completed a focused assessment of Brian Foster, a patient who is assessed for chest pain.  Please share your analysis of the subjective & objective data you collected during your assessment and provide your differential … Read more

Cost for Legislators Repealing the ACA    Assignment Details: Suggested APA headings for the initial post: Cost for Legislators Repealing the ACA OR Legislators Decisions in National PoliciesPost an explanation for how you think the cost-benefit analysis in terms of legislators being reelected affected efforts to repeal/replace the ACA. Then, explain how analyses of the voter’s views … Read more

Theories of Popular Culture Evaluation Title: Theories of Popular Culture For this assignment you will provide a detailed discussion of a theory of pop culture and provide critical discussion of this theory. The purpose of this assignment is to help you hone your critical thinking skills. You will provide exposition and criticism of a theory … Read more

Critical Theory was developed by the Frankfurt School for Social Research. Critical Theory was developed by the Frankfurt School for Social Research. Its founders were mostly German Jewish intellectuals who immigrated to America during World War II. The Frankfurt School was a social and political movement. Many of their ideas are influenced Marxism, and many … Read more

Identify improvement opportunities based on performance measurement. Identify improvement opportunities based on performance measurement. Create a performance/quality improvement plan for any aspect of your personal or professional life. The plan should focus on improving the quality of a task, trait, or service. The following examples are broadly generalized but are designed to give you a … Read more

How does a healthcare organization, or an individual department of a healthcare facility How does a healthcare organization, or an individual department of a healthcare facility, identify areas or processes for improvement? Discuss your opinion: should terminology of “improvement opportunity\” or “problem/issue” be used? Assume you are told by an administrator that your department has … Read more

Nurses often become motivated to change aspects within the larger health care system based on their real-world experience. Nurses often become motivated to change aspects within the larger health care system based on their real-world experience. As such, many nurses take on an advocacy role to influence a change in regulations, policies, and laws that … Read more

Interaction between nurse informaticists and other specialists Interaction between nurse informaticists and other specialists Post a description of experiences or observations about how nurse informaticists and/or data or technology specialists interact with other professionals within your healthcare organization. Suggest at least one strategy on how these interactions might be improved. Be specific and provide examples. … Read more