The American Cancer Society estimates that by the end of 2012, more than 226,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 241,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer (American Cancer Society, 2012a; American Cancer Society 2012b). With such prevalence of women’s and men’s cancers, patient education and preventive services are essential. In clinical settings, advanced practice nurses must assist physicians in educating patients on risk factors, preventive services, and for patients diagnosed with cancer, on potential drug treatments. The clinical implications of women’s and men’s cancer greatly depend on early detection, which is primarily achieved through preventive services. In this Assignment, you consider the short-term and long-term implications of cancer and drug treatments associated with women’s and men’s health, as well as appropriate preventive services.
To prepare:
Select a type of cancer associated with women’s or men’s health such as breast, cervical, or ovarian cancer in women and prostate cancer in men.
Locate and review articles examining the type of cancer you selected.
Review the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force article in the Learning Resources. Think about available preventive services that providers might recommend for patients at risk of this type of cancer.
Select two of the following factors: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior. Reflect on how these factors might impact decisions related to preventive services.
Consider drug treatment options for patients diagnosed with the type of cancer you selected including short-term and long-term implications of the treatments.
To complete:
Write a 2- to 3- page paper that addresses the following:
Describe available preventive services that providers might recommend for patients at risk of the type of cancer you selected.
Explain how the factors you selected might impact decisions related to preventive services.
Describe drug treatment options for patients diagnosed with the type of cancer you selected. Explain the short-term and long-term implications of these treatments.

 

Discuss and explain King’s Conceptual System Theory.
First explain the 3 systems and provide examples of each system
Explain how the systems influence goal attainment
How could King’s theory help define a clinical quality problem?
Apply this theory to a potential practice quality improvement initiative within your clinical practice.
How could a quality committee align outcomes with King’s Conceptual System Theory?
What additional nursing theory from our readings could also align with an improved quality of practice initiative?
This paper should include 2 outside references and the textbook. This paper should be 1250 to 1500 words in length

 

People’s attitudes and beliefs toward mental illness are not always accurate or positive. A person’s attitude towards mental illness influences how he or she interacts and shows sympathy or support towards people with mental disorders.
People’s attitudes and beliefs can also influence how the individual suffering with a disorder feels about his or herself and perceives personal problems and psychological distress, such as one’s level of comfort to confide in other people about his or her symptoms or difficulties.
Many people have a physical illness, such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes; however, people tend to believe that physical illness is something out of the individual’s control, which releases the individual from the blame for his or her own illness. Positive beliefs about mental illness are likely to result in more supportive and inclusive behaviors, such as being willing to hire a person with a physical illness. Positive attitudes allow individuals with a physical illness a level of acceptance and freedom to reach out for help because they do not feel ashamed for their illness compared to illnesses that are viewed by society as a personal weakness.There are misconceptions surrounding mental illnesses, which have multiple consequences for an individual suffering with a mental disorder and society. People may think that they know what mental illness is, but do not fully understand its level of impairment and debilitating effects for everyday living. People may believe that there is no hope or a successful treatment available for those suffering with a mental illness. Misconceptions surrounding mental illness are that people bring on their own problems, are weak, lack self-discipline, have “gone mad,” or that mental illness is not a real disease.
Misconceptions about mental illnesses fuel social stigmas (how people are labeled). If the greater society labels people with mental illness as being weak or at fault for their own illness, it can result in them being treated unfairly, shunned, or even oppressed by the society in which they live. People in society can exclude those with mental illness from social activities, avoid them, or overlook them for a job position, thus limiting their career opportunities and opportunities for social relationships. Because people with a mental illness can be fearful of being made to feel ashamed or excluded from society, it can influence whether the individual reaches out for help or continues with treatment or therapy.
In general, although in America people have begun to believe that mental illnesses can be treated and that people with a disorder can learn to live a normal life, this belief has not transpired into positive attitudes towards mental illness (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2012). In America, one study found that people are more likely to view mental illness and other behavioral problems as being a personal weakness rather than a real health problem. People are more comfortable if a person with mental illness is living next door or is a coworker, and less comfortable having any close relationship with an individual (e.g., a teacher or romantic relationship) with mental illness (Mental Health America, 2013).
Part 1: Review the following sources in addition to this week’s assigned Reading:Maschio, J. (2014). Mental illness and common perceptions. [Video]. Unpublished. National Institute of Health. (2002). Understanding the impact of stigma on people with mental illness. World Psychiatry, 1 (1), 16–20. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1489832/pdf/wpa010016.pdf Part 2: Interview three people by asking them the following questions:
What is mental illness? Can people with mental illness be helped? Are people with mental illness dangerous to society? Can people with mental illness “snap out” of it? Last, referring to the assigned Reading; explain in 1–2 paragraphs whether you believe that the interviewees’ attitudes represent what the greater society believes about mental illness.

 

Paper , Order, or Assignment Requirements Write a 2- to 3-page paper in which you do the following: • Describe the PMHNP practice environment for your home state, highlighting restrictions or limitations for practice.
• Compare the PMHNP practice environment in your home state with a neighboring state or a state in which you would like to practice ).
• Describe a professional and clinical practice issue a new PMHNP will need to consider and address with the certification, licensure, credentialing, or relocation process.
• Develop a checklist for passing the national certification exam, including a detailed timeline that includes academic preparation (study plan), registration, financial preparation, etc.
 

 

The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered.
To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.
Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial posting. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates.
Sample Size and Statistical Assumptions Certain basic assumptions are necessary to allow for the statistical analysis of public health data. However, the validity of these assumptions can be affected by the sample size being analyzed. The purpose of this assignment is to refresh your knowledge of the basic assumptions underlying the biostatistical analysis and to consider how these assumptions are affected by the sample size being analyzed.
Using the South University Online Library, the Internet, and your text readings, research the following statistical topics:
Statistical powerCentral limit theorem (CLT)On the basis of your research and understanding, respond to the following:
Find and state the definition of statistical power that you identify with.State the definition of statistical power in your own words.Compare and contrast type I and type II errors.Explain how power is affected by sample size.Find and state the definition of CLT that you identify with.State the definition of CLT in your own words.Summarize the basic assumptions underlying hypothesis testing and confidence interval methods.Explain how these assumptions are affected by sample size.Explain the relation of a sample size to the basic assumptions underlying biostatistical analysis.