NUR 508 Discussion Question with Answers Topic 1 to 8

NUR 508 Week 1 Discussion Question 2 What are the major causes of disease and death in the 21st century (e.g. , chronic illnesses, communicable diseases, etc.) that continue to effect U.S. citizens in spite of the achievements in the public health in the past century? What have been some of the str...

NUR 508 Week 2 Discussion Question 2 Select a global health issue from the World Health Organization (WHO) list of health topics available at

NUR 508 Week 2 Discussion Question 1 Select one of the United Nation's (U.N.) Millennial Development Goals (MDGs). Visit the website and report on the UN's progress in achieving this goal? How will meeting this goal positively impact the health of the world? What suggestions would you make to hel...

NUR 508 Week 3 Discussion Question 1 Debate the various social factors associated with the situation of the "underinsured." Respond to two other classmates' answers with solid reasoning and support your opinions with appropriate reference citations.

NUR 508 Week 4 Discussion Question 2 After reading the Kaiser Family Foundation summary on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, state why or why not you believe the act should remain in law, or which pieces should be reversed. Then describe two pieces of the act that you were unaware was...

NUR 508 Week 4 Discussion Question 1 Debate the efficacies of public versus private-based quality initiatives. What roles do each play in the quality of U.S. health care? How would the elimination of one aspect affect the other? Respond to two other classmates and counter their answer, citing refer...

NUR 508 Week 3 Discussion Question 2 Review the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) report "Priority Populations": Select one of the "Priority Populations" and explain the disparities this population faces. What strategies have been implemented to combat these disparities on the...

NUR 508 Week 5 Discussion Question 2 Review the CMS.gov 30-Day Mortality and Readmission Data website. Review at least two local hospitals and see how they compare to state and national benchmarks. How and why may a consumer or a health care professional use this data to make decision about their n...

NUR 508 Week 5 Discussion Question 1 What are the eligibility requirements and coverage of Medicaid for the categories of low-income adults, pregnant women, and the aging/blind/ disabled in the state where you live? Do you consider the eligibility requirements reasonable or restrictive? Do you cons...

NUR 508 Week 5 Discussion Question 1 What are the eligibility requirements and coverage of Medicaid for the categories of low-income adults, pregnant women, and the aging/blind/ disabled in the state where you live? Do you consider the eligibility requirements reasonable or restrictive? Do you cons...

NUR 508 Week 6 Discussion Question 1 Debate the question: "Is health care a basic right in the United States?" Answer this question through the lens of your role as RN. Support your response utilizing ethical theories and principles. Respond to two other classmates using respectful communication ...

NUR 508 Week 8 Discussion Question 2 Select a professional or specialty nursing association. What impact has this organization had on health care legislation in the past 2 years? Respond to two other classmates and support your answer with appropriate references and specific examples.

NUR 508 Week 7 Discussion Question 2 What is the role of a religious ethic in public policy today? Should a religious ethic or theistic worldview take priority over that of others? How can religious policy decision makers remain true to their personal values while respecting the views of individual...

NUR 508 Week 8 Discussion Question 1 Select an advanced professional or advanced practice nursing specialty. How has past and current regulation/ legislation affected the role and scope of this nursing role? What, if any, discussions are currently underway relative to the scope and role of this spe...