Coding of Qualitative Data
To prepare:
Select at least five of your classmates’ Introduction posts from the Class Café to code and analyze.
Using the strategies presented in the Smith and Firth article, code your five selected postings by removing identifying information, coding the information, and identifying specific themes. As you begin the process, keep in mind that there is no right or wrong way of coding; however, your categories and associated data should—without heavy explanation—make sense to someone unfamiliar with your research.
When you have completed coding the data, reflect on your experience of analyzing this type of data. Ask yourself: How can qualitative research methods promote evidence-based practice?
Post 1-2 pages cohesive response that addresses the following:
1. Identify the overall themes you selected from coding the posts. Justify why you chose these particular themes. Try to be as scholarly as possible and remember that researchers try to refrain from directly identifying the subjects of their qualitative studies.
2. Formulate a brief analysis and conclusion about your classmates’ Introduction posts based on the themes you identified.
3. Discuss what you gained from your experiences with coding and analyzing qualitative data and how qualitative research can promote evidence-based practice.
SELECTED 5 CLASSMATE INTRODUCTION FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT
1. Happy Thanksgiving! I live in Bakersfield, California and we are in the Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone. I am currently the Director of Critical Care and have been a critical care nurse my entire 25 year career. My current job responsibilities areas include ICU, SDU, Respiratory therapy, Palliative Care, Ethics and I’ve recently taken over the clinical practice and education responsibilities for the hospital. I have been married for 27 years to Rod, have a 23 yo son, Seth, and a 21 yo daughter, Brooke. We have 3 Shih Tzu’s (our youngest one is our “tripod dog” named Nemo, because she was born with a “little fin” for a left front leg). and a cat, who is queen of the castle. We also have a “grand dog” white Husky named Coco, a 1.5 year old “toddler dog” who is entering her “terrible twos”. She is WAY too smart and occasionally a little “naughty”. Last movie – The Foreigner. It is currently 77 Degrees and we are enjoying Thanksgiving by the pool
2. Good afternoon Dr. Minnick and classmates. I hope everyone is enjoying the Thanksgiving holiday! .I live in Saratoga, California and am on PST
I work at Stanford Children’s Hospital and will be going on my 29th year there! I have always been a pediatric critical care nurse, and now I am Director of Revive- The Initiative for Resuscitation Excellence at Stanford Children’s Health.
I am married to a wonderful man, my best friend for 25 years; I have 2 boys, 24 and 22 years old. One is in real estate the other will graduate from University of Arizona this month and he is in computer programming. I have a black Labrador, Theo, who just turned 3 yrs old and keeps me busy as he eats everything!
The last movie I saw was Glass House, and I am looking forward to seeing Wonder.
It is 73 degrees here in Sunny Northern California!
3. Hello to everyone!. I live in Vermont EST .Currently work at a local long term care rehabilitation center as the Director of Nursing. I have been married for 21 years, with 2 daughters, soon to be 18 and the youngest 15, our dog Jovie she is 2 and Kit Kat (whose a cat if you couldn’t tell by the name that we couldn’t agree on 😉 ) she just turned 1. Yes these are our toddlers. Arrival actually a very interesting movie.It is currently 32 degrees not really cold for being Vermont *also you can all call me Neva 🙂
4. I live in Wantagh, New York, Eastern Time Zone.I currently work in a Cardiology office and do Stress testing and work per deim for the tele service at NYU Winthrop. (Soon to change in January).I have a 17 year old son who is a senior in high school. and a Persian Cat named Quincy. Last Movie this past summer Cars 3. Going to see the Man who invented Christmas. Currently it is 49 degrees and breezy.
5. I live in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania and we are on Eastern Standard Tome (EST). I currently work part-time as an adjunct clinical instructor at one of the local university in PA, and I also work per diem at a rehabilitation hospital in PA.I am divorced with four grown children and seven grandchildren. As the health ministry leader of my church, I spent most of my spare time planning community health programs for the church. It is currently 53 degrees and sunny in Upper Darby Pa.
References
Smith, J., & Firth, J. (2011). Qualitative data analysis: The framework approach. Nurse Researcher, 18(2), 52–62.
Gray, J.R., Grove, S.K., & Sutherland, S. (2017). Burns and Grove’s the practice of nursing research: Appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence (8th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Saunders Elsevier.
Chapter 12, “Qualitative Research Methods” (pp. 251-274)
Taylor-Powell, E., & Renner, M. (2003). Analyzing qualitative data. University of Wisconsin-Extension, Cooperative Extension. Retrieved from http://learningstore.uwex.edu/assets/pdfs/g3658-12.pdf

This week we will be exploring the field of professional psychology.  Professional psychology refers to the practice of psychological principles in various careers.  Typically, the professional psychology fields include the helping professions (clinical, counseling, marriage and family, child and adolescent, and gerontological therapy); it also includes forensic psychology, school psychology, cognitive/neuropsychology, and industrial/organizational psychology.  The cases you will read this week cover various aspects of the professional practice of psychology.  As you read through the cases, think about the principles and what you would do if you were the psychologist working with the case.  Choose one case to analyze and discussion in this week’s discussion board.
 You’ll chose an article from one of the professional psychology fields to analyze.   Again, make sure it’s an empirical article where the researchers “do something” to the participants.
Using the UMUC Library electronic databases, find an article from a recent issue of a peer-reviewed journal related to professional aspects of psychology. The article should describe specifically an experimental manipulation by the researchers. Prepare a 2–4 page summary of the article in your own words including specifics regarding the overall purpose of the research in question, a clear statement of the researcher’s hypothesis, details regarding the study methodology, and pertinent results of the manipulation. Also include your personal opinion of the work. Should it be repeated/ how can it be improved? What was your overall impression of the work? What are the implications of the study for the practice of counseling psychology? Be sure to cite the article appropriately at the end of your review. Papers should be typed, double-spaced, and formatted according to APA style. 

One alternative type of therapy is yoga. Many people use this to relieve stress and align mind, body, and spirit. Yoga postures main focus in terms of therapy is working through the body (Luskin, 2004). Meditation is another form of therapy that is used to work through the mind (Luskin, 2004). Last, prayer is another practice that helps with spirit (Luskin, 2004). Praying aligns well with a Christian worldview.And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lordâs people (Ephesians 6:18 New International Version).
I pray often, but I have never seen it as a therapy that rejuvenates my spirit. In terms of the therapy that I feel is best, it is a combination of the above three. Yoga helps me to relax, but also makes me feel that I am doing well for my body. Meditation is also relaxing, but it does not make me feel like I am doing much for my body. I could see how using meditation, yoga, and prayer consistently could make a person feel healthier overall. When I think of the alternative therapies, the main thing I associated them with is stress relief and relaxation.
Please respond to the above question using 250 words. Please also use at least 1 reference that is from a peer reviewed article or journal not a website reference. Please also cite the reference in APA 6th edition format.The post Week 7 DQ 2 – Response to fellow classmate – Amy Pape first appeared on Nursing School Essays.

I need help for my Philosophy quiz in class. the quiz will be in 2 hours. I will be taking pictures of the questions and i need answers asap because the quiz will be only 15 mins. 
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