Discussion 1. Identify a nursing care problem or issue that is NOT related to staffing. Explain the problem in a paragraph. Then,
• Describe the problem solving/decision making approach that you and other nurses could use to creatively address this nursing care problem or issue.
• What research, best practices, decision making grids, new equipment/supplies, education, new technology, consultation, etc. might be considered in this decision-making process?Discussion 2)Discuss the following staffing/scheduling practices and how they can support patient care• overtime• mandatory staffing ratios
Discussion 3) Identify a time when you had to make a change in your personal or professional life. Describe a change theory that helps explain the process you used to approach this change situation. What were your priorities at the time that impacted your change decision? Was your change successful? If not, what lessons did you learn from the process?
Discussion 4) Briefly discuss one of the following sets of budget concepts:• HMOs, PPOs*In addition to your initial response, describe one or more strategies nurses can use to increase cost effective use of resources in a health care setting.
Discussion 5)Describe a situation related to patient advocacy. Discuss the ethical and legal components of the situation. Share how you would or did advocate for the patient in that situation. Discuss potential barriers to advocacy in the situation. How would you manage the barriers?
Discussion 6)Describe a time when you experienced a communication breakdown and with whom.• What was the situation?• What style of communication was used: assertive, aggressive, passive/aggressive, passive?• What environmental, biological, or personal or cultural issues may have impacted the communication process (e.g. stereotypes, biases, difference in values, preferences, gender, race and age)?• What efforts were made to improve the communication? Were the efforts effective? If not, what other strategies might have been used to improve the communication outcome?
In addition to your initial post, describe an example of effective (or ineffective) nursing delegation. What delegation principles were (or were not) followed? What can be learned from this example?Discussion 7) Provide an example from your own experience of a conflict situation.
1. Describe the source(s)/reasons for the conflict.
2. Who was involved and what communication styles were used?
3. How did the conflict impact persons directly or indirectly involved?
4. What strategies were used to try to resolve the conflict? Were they effective?
5. What outcomes were achieved?
Discussion 8) Explain one or more ways nurses can become involved in setting and auditing patient care standards or participating in other quality control/improvement activities within their organization.

 

THIS IS A 2 PART ASSIGNMENT
PART 1
For each assignment, you will complete the following steps:
Use the M.U.S.E. link to complete the lab for this Unit. https://class.aiuniv.edu/_layouts/MUSEViewer/MUSE.aspx?mid=MU21182Track your results in the lab worksheet that is provided.Complete a lab report using the scientific method.Submit your completed lab worksheet to the assignment box.A scientist collected samples of various organisms and returned to the lab. For classification purposes, he or she needs to describe their external appearance and internal physiology. For this reason, he or she has designed a special table that you must fill out.
Taxonomy to Show Relationships Between Organisms
Using the M.U.S.E. link, review the background information and animation to complete your report. Use the lab 5 worksheet for assignment instructions and data collection.
Use the lab 5 worksheet data to answer a series of questions related to the relationship between organisms.
PART 2
Deliverable Length: 4-5 paragraphs
Background
Angiosperms (flowering plants) are the largest Phylum in the plant kingdom Plantae. (Note that the Phylum Angiospermophyta may also be called Anthophyta or Magnoliophyta in different classification systems.)
These plants have true roots, stems, leaves, and flowers. The roots grow into the soil to anchor the plant in place and take up water and nutrients. The leaves are above ground and act as the main organs for photosynthesis. Stems provide above ground support for the plant and operate as conduits to move nutrients and water throughout the plant. Flowers contain the male and female reproductive organs of the plant.
Assignment Details
Part 1
Plants develop specialized roots, stems, leaves, and flowers to make them better adapted to their environment. People exploit many of these modifications as vegetables. An example of this is the taproot of carrots. The carrot plant stores sugars in the taproot to supply energy for the formation of flowers in later development. People dig up and eat the taproots while the sugar content is still high. Complete the following:
Describe the anatomy (structure) and physiology (function) of a plant. Is the structure of your plant a modification from the standard root, stem, leaf, or flower?Explain how this structure differs from the standard root, stem, leaf, or flower.Compare the plant that you have chosen, its structure, and its function with 1 or more of your classmates’ choices.Part 2
Animals are important for humans in ways other than providing food. Medicines, clothing, beauty, fuel, air quality, building materials, and industrial products are a few of the ways in which humans exploit animals. Complete the following:
Choose 1 product or benefit that people get from animals (besides food), describe it, and explain how people benefit.Which do you think is the most important benefit of animals? Select 1 benefit and explain.List 3 adaptations that animals have that plants do not have.
Provide references in APA format. This includes a reference list and in-text citations for references used throughout the assignment.
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Assignment 2: Gene TechnologyDue Week 8 and worth 120 points
Gene technology carries with it social and ethical implications—many of which engender personal views and discussion.
Select one (1) of the following biotechnology topics to write about:
Genetically modified crop plantsGenetically modified microorganismsGenetically modified animalsPersonal genomics and / or personalized medicine for humansGene therapyWrite a four to six (4 to 6) page paper on your chosen topic. Organize your paper into sections corresponding to the following requirements:
Biological basis. Describe the technology. Discuss what it accomplishes. Elaborate on the scientific principles that make this technology possible. Your goal in this section of the paper is to show the instructor that you understand the underlying science behind the technology. Describe how exactly the technology works. Discuss the biological principles that underlie this technology.Social and ethical implications. Without disclosing your personal view about this technology, provide an analysis of its social and ethical implications. State the ethical concerns apparent in the use of this technology. Discuss the benefits and risks. Your goal in this section is to look at all sides of the issue. In the next section, you will give your opinion.Personal viewpoint. In the previous section, your goal was to be as objective as possible, to look at all sides of the issues. In this section, your goals are to give a personal opinion about the technology and provide a justification of that opinion.Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment, in addition to the course text. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources. The body of the paper must have in-text citations that correspond to the references. Integrate all sources into your paper using proper techniques of quoting, paraphrasing and summarizing, along with proper use of in-text citations to credit your sources.Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Examine DNA structure, and function, gene expression, and control.Discuss the various applications of genomics and biotechnology.Use technology and information resources to research issues in biology.Write clearly and concisely about biology using proper writing mechanics.
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In this assignment, you will review your current level of adjustment.
Write a one to two (1-2) page paper in which you:

Reflect on how well you are:

adjusting to your life in terms of subjective well-being, diversity, contexts, and / or thinking critically.
balancing your priorities, specifically with home, work, school, recreation, and / or family.
developing your identity, specifically self-esteem, self-concept, ethnicity, and / or gender.
coping with stress, specifically social support, multiple coping strategies, and / or self-control.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; Since the only resources you will be using for this assignment are the article and your textbook, you need not include a reference page. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Define psychology and psychological adjustment.
Identify contextual variables (e.g., culture) that impact psychological adjustment.
Describe self-concept, self-esteem, and identity.
Define stress, stressors, and coping strategies, and contemplate their relationship to health and wellness.
Use critical thinking skills to reflect on personal experiences with adjustment and identify new strategies for personal growth.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in psychology.
Write clearly and concisely about psychology using proper writing mechanics.

Challenges in Identifying Mental Disorders
Most mental disorders lie on a continuum with “normal” behavior at one end. For example, nearly everyone has a fear of something, but it does not rise to the level of a phobia. A behavior may seem abnormal in one context but completely normal in another context. These two aspects show why it can be challenging to properly identify mental disorders.
Using your textbook and the Argosy University online library resources, research the principles and methods of identifying mental disorders. Note particularly the diversity of views and the challenges of identification. Based on your research, write a reflective essay. Use the following question to direct your thoughts and organize your essay:

Why is determining abnormal behavior or a mental disorder so difficult?

To develop your essay, keep in mind issues such as the role of social norms in defining the abnormal, the multiplicity of indicators of what is abnormal, the stigma suffered by those identified as abnormal, and finally the need for objectivity in dealing with the concept.
Write a 2–3-page essay in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.The post “For Dr. Equinox only” first appeared on Nursing School Essays.