Data collection is an important part of both quantitative and qualitative research. Although the actual approach to gathering information may vary, for either research design, researchers need to plan in advance how the data will be gathered, reported, and stored, and they need to ensure that their methods are both reliable and valid. As nurses […]

Need the Correct answers for questions 1-10. 1.   Officer Browner is an active member of the Air Force. He visited the emergency room for treatment of a wrist fracture. The coder is billing for the emergency room visit and the treatment of the fracture. The coder will most likely submit the claim to     2.   Medicare […]

Discussion: Characteristics of an Organization Large…small… Urban…rural… For profit…non–profit… Acute care…primary care Teaching organization…research facility Myriad characteristics influence the experiences of patients, nurses, and others in any health care setting. In addition to the factors noted above, the mission, vision, and values that guide an organization, as well as an institution’s commitments to patient care, […]

The text “Called to Care a Christian Worldview for Nursing”, discusses how, as nurses, we have arrived at the point we are at now in terms of modern philosophies. “The spirit of service and compassion that once motivated nurses has evolved into a professionalism that demands power, status and appropriate compensation” (Shelly & Miller, 2006, […]

An important consideration when working with patients is their cultural background. Understanding an individual’s culture and personal experiences provides insight into who the person is and where he or she may progress in the future. Culture helps to establish a sense of identity, as well as to set values, behaviors, and purpose for individuals within […]