Discussion Post
D.H. is a nurse administrator at a large primary practice. His duties include maintaining the nurses' schedules to keep within the facility's budget; overseeing the hiring and training of nurses; ensuring that the work environment for the nurses is safe; and resolving any employment issues with the nurses that require disciplinary action, termination, or reporting adverse nursing care to the state board. One of his primary initiatives during the nurses' orientation is to reiterate the importance of incorporating the goals of Healthy People 2020 into the nurses' care.
Questions for the case
How you as a health care professional should proceed if you suspect that a client has finances concerns about being able to afford their health care.
Also discuss the 3 topics listed below for your case:
• Identify the different roles and responsibilities of the nurse.
• Discuss the challenges you anticipate facing when fulfilling the various roles of a nurse practitioner. How would you work to improve your weaknesses? Identify your strengths.
• Which patient population is most likely to experience health disparities and why?
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.