Nsg617 Policy and Politics in Nursing and Healthcare

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 500–700 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Analyze how healthcare financing has impacted your practice as a nurse. Discuss the following:

What changes have you seen?

Do you believe these changes have improved patient care?

Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 250-word reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following points:

What new information did you learn from your classmate’s posting?

• Do you need additional information or clarification?
• What differences and/or similarities are there between your posting and other classmates’ postings?

What questions do you have about other classmates’ postings?