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Prepare: Prior to beginning this discussion, please read the following articles: “Relieving human suffering: Compassion in social policy (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.” and “A pragmatic view of Jean Watson’s caring theory.”

Reflect: Within the boundaries of the health and human services, there are thousands of employees providing a great variety of services. The process of dealing with humans in need is not simplistic. One practitioner, Dr. Jean Watson, has become a leader in Caring Theory.

Write: After reading the article, “A Pragmatic View of Jean Watson’s Caring Theory,” you are asked to do the following:

• Assess Dr. Watson’s Caring Theory based on its strengths and limitations.
• Describe other theories and frameworks you would consider, and why?
• Develop a set of values that should be the foundation of a caring Perspective in the health and human services utilizing the articles from this discussion.

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Establishing a salary can be a challenge for NPs. Deducting 40% of the NP’s gross generated income for overhead expenses (rent, benefits, continuing education, supplies, malpractice, lab expenses, and depreciation of equipment) leaves $104,280 for the 15-patient-per-day NP and $166,925 for the 24-patient-per-day NP. Further deducting 15% of that figure to pay a physician for consultation services leaves $88,638 in salary for the 15-patient-per-day NP and $141,887 in salary for the 24-patient-per-day NP. Deducting 10% for employer profit leaves $79,775 in salary for the 15-patient-per-day NP and $127,699 for the 24-patient-per-day NP (Buppert, 2011).

Discussion Question:

What salary would you propose for the contract renewal? Use logical reasoning and provide evidence based rationales for your decisions. Keep in mind that your negotiation terms and conditions must be within the legal scope of practice for an ANP.