Introduction A personal philosophy of nursing practice is a reflective statement that articulates a nurse’s values, beliefs, and guiding principles in the delivery of care. It integrates professional standards with individual perspectives, shaping how nurses interact with patients, families, colleagues, and communities. Developing a personal philosophy helps nurses clarify their role, strengthen professional identity, and…

Now is the time to commit to a higher level of contribution and practice as a future DNP-prepared nurse and to reflect that commitment in your personal philosophy of nursing practice. For this first Discussion of the course, you will share your initial thoughts about your personal philosophy of nursing practice. You will draw on…

DATA AND DATA VISUALIZATION The volume of data currently generated by multiple sources provides an opportunity to learn more about a particular aspect of our world, such as the changes in climate, increased use of mobile devices in a globally connected world or the changing demographics of students completing online university degree programs. However, to…

New technologies have created new capabilities, including access, capture, speed, and permanence. Technology often has a more wide-ranging effect than the purpose for which it is chosen. As a result, advances in technology present both opportunities and threats to individuals, organizations, and society as a whole. RESOURCES Be sure to review the Learning Resources before…

IT is a leading factor in economic growth in developed nations. Innovation in IT leads to new services and products that contribute to the economy. It also gives a competitive edge to these nations. Also, IT has invariably made businesses more efficient; and more efficient business means greater cost effectiveness, which means bolstered economies. This…

The Risk Management Framework for Information Systems and Organization published by the NIST is applicable for people and organizations to use in order to make security decisions about technology. However, there is no one-size-fits-all use case. As the security professional, you will need to make sensible decisions about how to apply such principles in the context of…

Introduction Reimbursement codes are the backbone of healthcare financing. They provide a standardized way for providers to document services, submit claims, and receive payment from insurers, Medicare, Medicaid, or other payers. These codes ensure consistency, transparency, and accountability in healthcare billing. The most widely used systems include ICD‑10‑CM (diagnosis codes), CPT/HCPCS (procedure codes), and DRGs…

Introduction The International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD‑10) is a globally recognized medical classification system developed by the World Health Organization (WHO). It provides standardized codes for diseases, conditions, signs, symptoms, abnormal findings, external causes of injury, and social circumstances. ICD‑10 codes are used worldwide for clinical documentation, billing, epidemiology, and research. In the…

Introduction The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM‑5‑TR), released in March 2022, is the most current diagnostic tool published by the American Psychiatric Association. It updates the DSM‑5 (2013) with revised diagnostic criteria, new disorders, updated ICD‑10‑CM codes, and expanded text descriptions. The DSM‑5‑TR is used by clinicians, researchers,…

To secure and safeguard information, strategies for managing or monitoring access to information must be in place. You are already familiar with some access-restricting techniques such as passwords, encryption, and so forth. You have also probably used smartcards at some point to gain access. You might also have used fingerprint authentication to access a device,…