Discuss the difference between a nursing conceptual model and a nursing theory.
Select a nursing theory and provide a concise summary of it. Provide an example in nursing practice where the nursing theory you selected would be effective in managing patient care.
Assignment 1: LASA 2: The Apportionment Problem
You are a census officer in a newly democratic nation and you have been charged with using the census data from the table below to determine how 100 congressional seats should be divided among the 10 states of the union.
State
Population
1
15475
2
35644
3
98756
4
88346
5
369
6
85663
7
43427
8
84311
9
54730
10
25467
Being a fan of United States history, you are familiar with the many methods of apportionment applied to this problem to achieve fair representation in the US House of Representatives. You decide that apportionment (chapter 11, sections 1-4 in your textbook) is the best approach to solving this problem, but need to compare several methods and then determine which is actually fair.
Using the Hamilton method of apportionment, determine the number of seats each state should receive.
Using the numbers you just calculated from applying the Hamilton method, determine the average constituency for each state. Explain your decision making process for allocating the remaining seats.
Calculate the absolute and relative unfairness of this apportionment.
Explain how changes in state boundaries or populations could affect the balance of representation in this congress. Provide an example using the results above.
How and why could an Alabama Paradox occur?
Explain how applying the Huntington-Hill apportionment method helps to avoid an Alabama Paradox.
Based upon your experience in solving this problem, do you feel apportionment is the best way to achieve fair representation? Be sure to support your answer.
Suggest another strategy that could be applied to achieve fair representation either using apportionment methods or a method of your choosing.
You may perform your own calculations or use either the Excel spreadsheet or the Excel 2013 Spreadsheet to assist you. You must show some calculations in your document to demonstrate that you know how to perform these tasks. Be sure to compile your work in a Word document and submit it
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Assignment 2: Fair Shares
The Center City Anuraphilic (frog lovers) society has fallen on hard times. Abraham, Bobby and Charlene are the only remaining members and each feels equally entitled to take possession of the society’s collection of live rare tropical frogs. The decision is made to use the method of sealed bids and fair shares to decide who will take possession of the entire collection and how much will be paid in compensation to the other members.
Abraham unseals his estimate of the value of the collection at $12,000.00. Bobby’s estimate of the value of the collection is $6,000.00. Charlene values the collection at $9,000.00.
Who receives the collection of frogs?
What is each person’s fair share of the monetary value of the collection?
Why is the monetary amount of each fair share different?
How much money is owed to each of the two people who do not “win” the collection of frogs?
In your opinion how “Fair” is the process described above?
Now pretending for a moment that you like frogs, we will insert you into the situation under special circumstances. Despite (or perhaps because of) your love of all things amphibious, you currently lack the funds to pay each of the others their probable fair share. You will not receive the collection, but wish to receive as much money as possible. You have no knowledge of the amounts in each of the sealed bids, but strongly suspect that Abraham will bid between $10,000.00 and $12,000.00.
Given that you cannot afford to “win” the process, describe how you will go about deciding what to put down for your own estimate of the value of the collection.
1-Ischemic ulcer or arterial ulcer occurs when the artery is blocked (Anthony, 2018). Arteries carry oxygenated blood to the tissue and If this artery is blocked, then the supply of oxygen and nutrients to that body part or tissue will be deprived. Finally, this tissue dies and develop to an ulcer. Some potential causes of the arterial ulcer are diabetes, smoking and atherosclerosis whereas venous ulcer is caused by damage to the vein and when a vein is damaged there is deficiency blood flow to the heart and this can result in accumulation of blood in one body part and results in fluid shift to cause edema (Caprini, Partsch, & Simman, 2013). Then this edema halts circulation and eventually the tissue dies to cause an ulcer. Some potential causes are varicose veins, DVT.
Another difference is based on their symptoms. Arterial ulcer has a symptom of pain at night, feeling cold to touch due to poor circulation, deep wound where, as venous ulcer has a sign of swelling, aching or flaking sensation on the body part. Most of the time both tend to affect the extremity but are not restricted to any part of the body (Anthony, 2018).
Reference
Caprini, J. A., Partsch, H., & Simman, R. (2013). Venous Ulcers. The journal of the American College of Clinical Wound Specialists, 4(3), 54-60. Doi: 10.1016/j.jccw.2013.11.001
Anthony K. (2018) Arterial and Venous Ulcers: What’s the Difference? Retrieved [online] from: https://www.healthline.com/health/arterial-vs-venous-ulcers
2-Ms. G. will definitely need outpatient wound care. For healthy people wounds will heal relatively quickly with treatment. Ms. G. has many risk factors to delay the healing process as previously noted with her obesity, sedentary lifestyle, diabetes and poor nutrition. I worked as a homecare nurse for about 5 years and did a lot of wound care and teaching during those years. I worked with a physical therapist who was also certified in wound care. He would provide consultations and recommendations for treatment. These wounds can take weeks to months sometimes to heal or become chronic in nature. Ms. G. would likely need aquacel on the wound base to help debride the wound and absorb the drainage. These dressings don’t need to be changed daily which is nice. We still see people coming out of the hospital with daily dressings or BID dressings and we usually can change that around pretty quickly. I am now in Hospice care and so the goals of care are comfort, but we still care for the wounds even though they aren’t likely to heal for most of our patients.
3-There are various differences between venous and arterial ulcers. Venous ulcers can vary in size, they are generally irregularly shaped, shallow, and seen on lower extremities. Some risk factors for venous ulcers are lack of mobility, malnutrition, heart failure, and obesity. Arterial ulcers have smoother edges. The skin around them tends to be pale and shiny. They have less drainage than venous ulcers. Some risk factors for arterial ulcers are uncontrolled diabetes, poor footwear, vascular insufficiency, and foot structure defects (London Health Sciences Centre, 2018). The area surrounding arterial ulcers is generally cool in temperature. Treatment for both ulcers includes restoring blood flow and oxygenation to the affected area. For arterial ulcers this sometimes requires angioplasty. In order to promote healing, arterial ulcers should be kept clean and dry. For treatment of venous ulcers, dressing changes and compression would likely be indicated (Anthony, 2018).
References:
Anthony, K. (2018, February). Arterial and venous ulcers: What’s the difference? Retrieved from https://www.healthline.com/health/arterial-vs-venous-ulcers#causes
London Health Sciences Centre. (2018). Venous stasis & arterial ulcer comparison. Retrieved from https://www.lhsc.on.ca/wound-care-management/venous-stasis-arterial-ulcer-comparison
Outline for Speech 2: Informative
Preparation Outline 2: Informative
by
Student’s Name
Specific Purpose: (Example) I want the audience to understand the modes of delivery.
Thesis Sentence: (Example) There are four modes of delivery.
Introduction
Body
Use a full sentence for your first main point.
Use a full sentence for your first 1st-order sub-point.
Use a full sentence for your second 1st-order sub-point.
You may choose to use a full sentence or a word or phrase here for your first 2nd-order sub-point.
If you used a sentence for your first 2nd-order sub-point, also use a sentence for your second 2nd-order sub-point. However, if you used a word or phrase for your first 2nd-order sub-point, use a word or phrase for your second 2nd-order sub-point.
Use a full sentence for your first main point.
Use a full sentence for your first 1st-order sub-point.
Use a full sentence for your second 1st-order sub-point.
You may choose to use a full sentence or a word or phrase here for your first 2nd-order sub-point.
If you used a sentence for your first 2nd-order sub-point, also use a sentence for your second 2nd-order sub-point. However, if you used a word or phrase for your first 2nd-order sub-point, use a word or phrase for your second 2nd-order sub-point.
Conclusion
Bibliography
Speech Guidelines
Speech 2: Informative
Purpose
The purpose of the informative speech is to get the audience to understand an idea, concept, process, or procedure. Gain and hold the audience’s attention in an interesting manner. Use your classmates’ introductions to analyze your audience. Choose a topic that you are interested in and that your audience might be interested in.
Length
This speech must be 5-7 minutes long. You will lose points if your speech is less than 5 minutes or is longer than 7 minutes and 15 seconds. You should have at least 3 outside sources of information (6 for maximum credit) for the informative speech. Cite these sources orally in your speech. You may use written sources (books, magazines, newspapers), credible online sources, and personal interviews.
Sources
You should have at least 3 outside sources of information (6 for maximum credit) for the informative speech. Cite these sources orally in your speech, where you use them in the body of speech. You may use written sources (e.g., books, magazines, newspapers), credible online sources, and personal interviews.
Organization
The introduction to the informative speech should gain attention, orient the audience by stating the topic, offer a reason for listening, and preview the body of the speech.
The body of the informative speech must contain 2-5 main points using patterns of organization covered in the textbook; other patterns of organization must have prior approval by the instructor. Each main point must be well supported by 2-5 1st-order sub-points (what the textbook calls “subpoints”) designed to illustrate the main points (examples, illustrations, facts, quotations, etc.) Don’t overload the audience with information. Move from simple to complex ideas. Move from familiar to unfamiliar ideas. Define your terms.
The conclusion of the informative speech should restate or summarize the main points and communicate a sense of finality (verbally or nonverbally indicate that you have finished talking). You may end the speech with a story or quotation.
Transitions between major sections of the informative speech (introduction, body, conclusion) and the main points should be carefully planned and used while delivering the speech. Use transitions to move the audience’s attention from section to section and from main point to main point in the body of the speech.
Delivery
You must use an extemporaneous method of delivery (not manuscript, memorized, impromptu). Try to use eye contact, facial expressions, posture, gestures, appropriate volume, pronunciation, articulation, and vocal variety effectively. Think about delivery when you are rehearsing the speech. During the speech, concentrate on the message and the importance of communicating the message to the audience.
You can use 1 or 2 note cards; if you use more than two (2) note cards or a sheet or sheets of paper for delivery notes, you will lose points. You must display your notes on camera before you begin speaking.
You should be looking at the audience about 85% of the time. You will lose points if you look at your notes too frequently or for too long at one time.
COMM 110: Introduction to Speech
CO6 Discuss the principles of data integrity, professional ethics, and legal requirements related to data security, regulatory requirements, confidentiality, and client’s right to privacy. (PO 6)
Distractions are everywhere. They may include cellphones, multiple alarms sounding, overhead paging, monitors beeping, and various interruptions that disrupt your train of thought.
Give an example of an ethical or legal issue that may arise if a patient has a poor outcome or sentinel event because of a distraction such as alarm fatigue. What does evidence reveal about alarm fatigue and distractions in healthcare when it comes to patient safety?
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BSB123 Data Analysis
Assessment Item 2 Research Report (2018 S1)
Background
An American College conducted a study in the early 2000 to examine if there were any gender pay gaps[1] in its four schools: Business, Health, Liberal Studies and Sciences. Data were collected of a sample of 199 academics on their annual salary, years of service, rank, school, gender and age. The data file:Faculty Salary (Research Report Dataset).xlsxis available on Blackboard. A small portion of the data is shown below:
Faculty ID
Age
Years of Service
Rank
School
Gender M/F
Salary ($/year)
1
49
22
ASST
BUSINESS
F
106632
2
31
0
ASST
BUSINESS
F
80000
3
34
2
ASST
BUSINESS
F
114666
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
Legend: There are three academic ranks in the dataset: ASST, ASSO and PROF, which stand for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor respectively.
Task 1 (Boxplots and t-tests)
1. (a) Constructseparateboxplots of salaries for male and female academics, and compare their distributions (central location, spread and skewness).
(3 marks)
(b) Test if male academics on average earn more than their female counterparts at 1%.
(1 mark)
2. (a) Considering assistant professors only, test if male assistant professors on average earn more than female assistant professors at 1%.
(1 mark)
(b) Considering associate professors only, test if male associate professors on average earn more than female associate professors at 1%.
(1 mark)
(c) Considering professors only, test if male professors on average earn more than female professors at 1%.
(1 mark)
Note:In conducting a test, you should discuss briefly whether it is a one or two tail test, the test statistics, any assumption made and draw a conclusion based on Excel output.
(Bonus Question)
Simpson’s Paradox is a type of association paradox. Conduct a Google search to find out more about this topic. Think about the gender gaps observed in Task 1: What is the size of the gender gap in the whole sample? What is the size of the gender gap for each Rank? Discuss if there is any association paradox here. (3 marks)
Task 2 (Regression Analysis)
You plan to develop a regression model to investigate how various factors influence academic salaries.
3. Before you conduct any regression analysis, you use Excel to construct a correlation matrix of all the quantitative variables in the dataset. Based on the correlation matrix, comment briefly on the associations between Salary and other quantitative variables.
(2 marks)
4. You conduct a stepwise regression according to the following procedure:
Step 1: Gender only
Step 2: Gender and School
Step 3: Gender, School and Rank
Step 4: Gender, School, Rank and Years of Service
Step 5: Gender, School, Rank, Years of Service and Age
Choice of reference variable: It is recommended that you choose Health and ASSO as the reference variables for the categorical variables: School and Rank.
Present the regression output for each of the five steps.
(4 marks)
5. Based on the regression output obtained in Step 4, answer the following:
(a) Which summary measure in the regression output is used to assess the overall adequacy of the model? Comment on the overall adequacy of the model obtained in Step 4.
(2 marks)
(b) Foreachof the four independent variables,fullyinterpret the regression coefficients and comment on their statistical significance.(In discussing statistical significance of a regression coefficient, you have to justify your choice of one or two tail test.)
(6 marks)
6. Based on the correlation between Age and Salary, did you expect Age to have a statistically significant effect on Salary? In Step 5, is the statistical significance of the regression coefficient of Age as expected? Discuss fully.
(3 marks)
Task 3 (Summary Report)
Observing the changes to the regression coefficient of Gender and its statistical significance whenSchool, Rank,Years of Service and Ageare progressively added to the model in Steps 2 to 5 in Q4 above, discuss in a summary report (word limit 300) if there are any gender pay gaps at this College. In your report, you should integrate all relevant findings from Tasks 1, 2 and 3, and present the final model you would recommend.
In this report, you can include findings from other analyses than Tasks 1, 2 and 3 (for example, Question 2 Tute 1 and the Bonus Question).
(6 marks)
Notes:
· Use 1 & ½ spacing and font size of 11.
· You can and are encouraged to include relevant charts and Excel objects in your summary report (Task 3).
· No referencing is required in your summary report. However, if you wish to include, and refer to, additional information, you can use any referencing system as long as it is used consistently.
· There is no word limit for Tasks 1 and 2.
· The word limit of 300 (with a tolerance of 10%) applies only to the summary report, and is exclusive of words in tables, appendices and reference list (if any).
Submission:
· You should submit your response to all three tasks as a single pdf document saved in the format:
BSB123 Report_StudentName.pdf
· After uploading your research report on Blackboard, it is your responsibility to go back to the Assignment Upload page to check that your report was properly uploaded.
· Due: 11:59 pm May 27 (Sunday) 2018 via Blackboard
[1] If you wish to know more about the issue of gender pay gaps in Australian universities, read a special report in The Australian (March 8 2018): “Great progress, but gaps remain” ( https://specialreports.theaustralian.com.au/997515/gardner/ )
With a growing human population in mind, what direction should the agricultural industry take to protect the environment, promote human health, maintain strong economies, and ensure global food security?
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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has several elements which are relevant to the community and public health. The elements are aimed at strengthening the community health center by setting aside funds for construction and expansion of community health centers such that they can be accessed by all. There have also been the expansions of insurance covers that for example cater for the vaccinations among children (Protection, & Act, 2010). The Act also aims at increasing the salaries of the personnel that provide care to the patients. The healthcare providers have at time been reluctant to serve the members of the community due to the low and delayed salaries allocated to them.
This Care Act mainly covers those caregivers in rural areas as the big percentage of the people affected are found in rural communities. With the Act available, the people in the rural community will be easily reached and attended to through home visitation and also through the awareness of the various methods of prevention and protection amongst the people. Also, services like those of maternal child health are provided to the women and their babies. Affordable Care Act covers every aspect of human health.
The Act is a basic right of all humans and has given an opportunity to all American citizens to benefit from it. Many medical training institutions in the United States of America are in great support of the reform to be implemented in the healthcare centers. The nurses for this matter are required to ensure that the law is implemented. They should have clear information concerning the Act (America Nurses Association. 2016). This is for the purpose of providing awareness to the patients so that they can understand the benefits of the act. The nurses do have a responsibility to be involved in the affairs concerning the health of the individual and society at large.
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