Nurses inform and influence development of health policy

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1. In your assigned readings for this module, it is not clear whether the California staffing regulations have improved patient outcomes. Studies do show that nurse satisfaction has improved and nurses perceive they are providing better care. Is improving nurse satisfaction a sufficient reason to establish regulation as done in California? Why or Why not?

2. The American Nurses Association has made a stand on staffing regulations for registered nurses. What is their stance? Name two reasons that the ANA present to support their position. What are your thoughts on the ANA position?

3. Several studies have suggested that hospitals responded to staffing regulations by reducing staffing of non-RN personnel. What might be the benefits AND the consequences of reducing non-RN staffing? Provide at least 2 benefits and consequences.

4. Are you in favor of federal regulation for staffing levels? Provide a rationale.

5. How can nurses inform and influence the development of health policy related to information technology?

6. How does the use of information technology in health care affect reimbursement in nursing?

7. According to Auerbach et al. (2013), the foundation of the US healthcare delivery system is the workforce of Registered Nurses. What are some economic reasons for the current expanding nursing workforce? What are four uncertainties that threaten the nursing workforce? How does the ACA affect the nursing workforce according to this article?

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