NR533 Week 1 Discussion 1 & 2 latest 2018 June
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Week 1: Budgeting Concepts
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Motivating employees of
a healthcare organization is important for the success of the organization. If
employees are not motivated to support the budget, it will typically not be
successful. As the nurse leader, discuss two strategies to increase employee motivation
related to the budget process.
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Week
1: Budgeting Preparation
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The largest element of a
nursing unit’s operating budget is usually labor. As the nurse leader of her
unit, Debbie is preparing her initial annual budget. Describe two factors she
should consider when deciding whether to increase or decrease the current
number of full-time equivalents (FTEs) on her unit for the next fiscal year.
NR533 Week 2 Discussion 1 & 2 latest 2018 June
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Week 2: Healthcare Costs and Prices
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Discuss one difference
between the types of cost information needed for external reporting and the
information useful to the manager.
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Week
2: Forecasting
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Debbie meets with her
supervisor to discuss forecasting. Discuss one reason why Debbie should support
forecasting. Explain your rationale.
NR533 Week 3
Discussion 1 & 2 latest 2018 June
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Week 3: Causes of Variances
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Debbie is reviewing her
monthly financial data. Discuss one potential variance that may occur in
Debbie’s budget.
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Week
3: Interpretation of Variances
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Examine the differences
between an original budget and a flexible budget. Discuss the purpose of both
types of budgets.
NR533 Week 4
Discussion 1 & 2 latest 2018 June
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Week 4: Marketing Plans
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Discuss the influence
your marketing plan can have on your operating budget.
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Week
4: Incentives and Economic Implications
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Debbie and her
supervisor are having some preliminary budget discussions. The use of
incentives is mentioned. Discuss the purpose of using incentives in Debbie’s
operating budget.
NR533 Week 5
Discussion 1 & 2 latest 2018 June
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Week 5: Pro Formas
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Debbie and her
supervisor have moved to the topic of pro formas. Discuss the purpose of pro
forma statements and how they may benefit Debbie.
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Week
5: Budgeting Process
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Describe the budgeting
process and the role of the nurse leader.
NR533 Week 6
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Week 6: Long-term Financing
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After reading this
week’s article by Niemand, discuss the benefits of developing a business plan
to secure long-term financing in a healthcare organization.
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Week
6: Financial Risk
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Sources of financing for
SLMC have changed over time. Historically, many donors provided financial
assistance to the organization. Discuss concerns Debbie may have in preparing
her annual budget, if your organization has historically been funded by
philanthropy.
NR533 Week 7
Discussion 1 & 2 latest 2018 June
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Week 7: Business Plan
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Discuss the purpose of a
business plan.
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Week
7: Development of a Business Plan
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Discuss the influence of
the mission of SLMC in the development of the business plan that Debbie must
develop.
NR533 Week 8
Discussion 1 & 2 latest 2018 June
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Week 8: Business Plan Assignment
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Upload your Business
Plan Assignment from Week 7 into this discussion. Please provide insights and
constructive feedback to your peers regarding their Business Plan Assignment.
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Week
8: Reflection
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What specific knowledge
of financial management in healthcare organizations, that you gained through
this experience, will be most important as you take on your future
nurse-executive role?
