This week you are leaning about the hypothesis testing method in statistics. This process starts out by stating the null and alternative hypotheses. Review the terms in “The Visual Learner: Statistics,” located in the Topic 3 Resources, to answer these questions. Think of a research study that you would like to conduct at your current […]
Discipline: Nursing
MENTAL HEALTH DISCUSIONMENTAL HEALTH DISCUSION
Michelle, a 21-year-old female, has been admitted informally to an acute mental health unit this is her first admission.
Reading Between the Lines: EmotionsReading Between the Lines: Emotions
Edit your plan based on any instructor or collegial feedback from Week 4. Proof and finalize the plan. It should include the following information: Company synopsis: This is a snapshot of the company, what it sells, and the number of employees. Management’s philosophy on employee communication: An example of a management philosophy could be that any […]
Working Through It!: Conflict and NegotiationWorking Through It!: Conflict and Negotiation
It is time to draft the employee communication plan for your company. Using the information that you gathered from Weeks 1–3, include the following information in your strategic plan: Company synopsis: This is a snapshot of the company, what it sells, and the number of employees. Management’s philosophy on employee communication: An example of a management […]
Different-Speak: Gender and CultureDifferent-Speak: Gender and Culture
There are subtle—but distinct—differences between communicating with an individual and a group. Communication among group members can be seen as a microcosm of communication within the entire organization. Using the company that you selected in Week 1, complete the following analysis to show the differences between writing and communicating a message: Select 2 communication […]
Solos and Duos: Group vs. Individual CommunicationSolos and Duos: Group vs. Individual Communication
To get started on your final Key Assignment, you will select a global company and begin working to create an internal communication plan for that company. Each week’s assignment will be iterative, helping you research and start to develop a workplace communication plan. You will use research to study your selected company and design […]
Healthcare ReformHealthcare Reform
Healthcare reform is a constantly discussed topic in the U.S. healthcare system. Various influences, including political, societal, and real-time events (think COVID-19) all help to shape the discussion surrounding reform as it relates to the U.S. healthcare system. This link contains a tracker of all pending or introduced reform legislation currently. Among the biggest […]
Spending and the Healthcare EconomySpending and the Healthcare Economy
People have seen consistent rates of inflation over the past several decades in healthcare. This inflation has been driven by increases in costs for health insurance, technology utilization, and demand for qualified providers and facilities. Consider the many areas in which the U.S. healthcare system has seen steady rises in costs. Imagine you are […]
Spending and the Healthcare EconomySpending and the Healthcare Economy
Healthcare spending in the United States has continued to increase over the past several decades at a rate that far exceeds that of other nations. People have seen these increases on everything, from the cost of insurance premiums going up, to the costs of drug prices and office visits increasing. To familiarize yourself with […]
The Role of Competition in HealthcareThe Role of Competition in Healthcare
Competition is prevalent in every industry, and healthcare is no exception. You see healthcare competition on a daily basis in the field of healthcare as providers and organizations compete to increase patient volumes and revenue. Review this link regarding healthcare competition from the point of view of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the government […]