Deliverable Length: 6-8 power point slides with speaker notes for each slide 

NOTE: Cite at least 3 scholarly references published within the last 2-3 years, and one reference must be the course textbook, Chapters 7, 8, 9, & 10. All sources should be cited using APA format, 7th edition. 

 Description

You are currently working as an intern with the chief executive officer (CEO) of a large health system that includes inpatient facilities and ambulatory services, including the following:

• Clinics
• Emergency room services
• Outpatient services

The organization accepts the following:

• Government payers
• Commercial payers
• Managed care
• Private pay

The CEO of your organization has asked you to provide an education session for the board of directors on their fiduciary duties.

Using at least 3 professional resources cited in APA format, prepare 6–8 slides, not including the title page and the reference page, with 200-word speaker notes for each slide that you will use to present to the board to explain at least 3 of the fiduciary duties of the board of directors of the healthcare organization. Each fiduciary duty must go on its own slide. Include graphs and/or images where you see they are applicable.

To Prepare:

• Consider individuals, departments, teams, and/or resources within Walden University and within your profession that you believe can support your academic and professional success.
• Identify at least two academic and at least two professional individuals, colleagues, or teams that might help you succeed in your MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
• Download the Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template.

The Assignment:

Academic and Professional Network

Complete Part 1 of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template. Be sure to address the following:

• Identify at least two academic and at least two professional individuals or teams to collaborate with to be successful in your MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
• Explain why you selected these individuals and/or teams and how they will support your success in the MSN and PMC program and as a practicing nurse.

 Engage peers by asking questions and offering new insights, applications, perspectives, information, or implications for practice:   

Reflecting on this course, several key concepts had a significant impact on my learning experience. I gained deeper understanding of how diseases develop at a cellular and systemic level, which is essential for understanding the complex needs of patients. Learning about the intricate mechanisms of diseases, including their physiological effects, has helped me see the importance of connecting pathophysiology to clinical practice. This knowledge is crucial for making informed decisions when assessing and managing patients with various conditions.

As a master’s prepared nurse, I envision using this advanced knowledge of pathophysiology to guide my clinical decisions and improve patient outcomes. Understanding the underlying mechanisms of diseases will help me assess patients more accurately and anticipate potential complications. This will also allow me to educate patients and their families about their conditions in a more informed and meaningful way, ultimately fostering better communication and trust in the care process.

The course activities and assignments have been instrumental in helping me achieve Program Outcome 1, which focuses on providing high-quality, safe, patient-centered care grounded in holistic health principles. Through assignments, such as the EDAPT modules, I learned how to prioritize interventions that promote holistic well-being by understanding how different diseases impact various systems in the body. This knowledge will help me deliver care that is not only evidence-based but also comprehensive and compassionate, ensuring the physical, emotional, and psychological needs of patients are met.

The course also helped me achieve competencies outlined in AACN Essentials Competency 1.3, which emphasizes demonstrating clinical judgment based on a broad knowledge base. The assignments required me to integrate pathophysiological knowledge with clinical reasoning to make decisions for patient care, as stated by 1.3d. This reinforced the need to apply both foundational and advanced knowledge when assessing patient conditions and determining appropriate interventions.

Overall, this course has provided me with a deeper understanding of the biological mechanisms behind diseases and the tools needed to apply this knowledge in my future practice. This will be essential in providing safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while continually improving my clinical judgment through evidence-based practice.