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Discussion 4

· As decisions are made to address changes in reimbursement in your work place, how are these changes shared with the nursing staff?

· What suggestions do you have that could increase nurses’ awareness of health care financing issues?

FYI: I am a nurse supervisor at a nursing home

Submission Instructions:

· Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. 

Read and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).

(Note: The citations below are provided for your research convenience. You should always cross reference the current APA guide for correct styling of citations and references in your academic work.)

Read

· Mason, D. J., Gardner, D. B., Outlaw, F. H. & O’Grady, E. T. (2016).

· Chapters 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20

· Grading Rubric 

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· Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.

Discussion Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Points

Identification of Main Issues, Problems, and Concepts

5 points Distinguished

Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues, problems, and concepts.

4 points Excellent

Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues, problems, and concepts.

2 points Fair

Identifies and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of most of issues, problems, and concepts.

1 points Poor

Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues, problems, and concepts.

5 points

Use of Citations, Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines

3 points Distinguished

Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. High level of APA precision and free of grammar and spelling errors.

2 points Excellent

Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. Moderate level of APA precision and free of grammar and spelling errors.

1 point Fair

Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.

0 point Poor

Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.

3 points