Module 5 Content Overview

Module 5 Overview

In our fifth module of coursework together, we will be introduced to the different bases and theories of nursing. We will look at health care in the United States, both the system and the financial aspect.  Additionally, we will review how history and politics play an important role in the current health care system and the possibilities of a national system.

In this module, you are responsible for completing the activities listed below. You are also responsible for any assignments shown in each module. At the end of this module, you will need to demonstrate your understanding of the following competencies by completing the activities in the assigned checklist.

Module 5 Competencies

  • Identify sources of professional, reliable evidence to support patient- centered care concepts.
  • Explain the role of the baccalaureate nurse in legislative, regulatory, political and health policy processes.
  • Explore health care system organizational structure; leadership styles, and financing.

Module 5 Checklist

1. Read

  • Professional Nursing Challenges and Concepts
    • Chapter 12
    • Chapter 13
    • Chapter 14
  • Policy & Politics in Nursing and Health Care
    • Chapter 14
    • Chapter 15

2. View:

3. Complete:

    • Drag and Drop 1,2,3,4
    • True or False
    • Interactive Review
    • Drag and Drop 1,2,3,4
    • True or False
    • Interactive Review
    • Drag and Drop 1
    • Interactive Review

4. Discuss:

  • Critical Thinking Question Post: CASE STUDY
  • Isabella is a 4-year-old girl who showed signs of a viral illness that did not seem to get better for 2 days. Her mother, Sonia Ramirez, took her to a local walk-in clinic, where she was reassured that Isabella had a bad cold but would recover within a few days. The next day, however, Isabella was barely responsive and had numerous dark purple spots. Her mother rushed her to a local emergency room. Isabella was intubated and airlifted via helicopter to a major medical center, where she was diagnosed with meningococcemia, a life-threatening infection.
  • Isabella subsequently had bilateral amputations of her legs for gangrene secondary to poor perfusion. After a long hospitalization, she was transferred to a rehabilitation facility where she was fitted with prosthetic legs. Sonia quit her job to stay with Isabella throughout her illness and recovery. When Sonia quit her job, her insurance benefits ended, and she could not afford to pay for continuing insurance coverage.
  • Answer the following questions:
    • Describe Isabella's illness trajectory in terms of primary, secondary, tertiary and subacute settings.
    • What role did each of these play in Isabella's care?
    • Isabella's health care bills were enormous. What is the role of private insurance in paying these bills?
    • What is the role of public assistance?
    • Do you think Sonia should have continued working through Isabella's illness in order to continue insurance coverage?
    • Discuss how a national health system could help or hinder situations like this.

5. Write: