Legislation Comparison Grid and Testimony

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Assignment: Legislation Comparison Grid and Testimony/Advocacy Statement

As a nurse, how often have you thought to yourself, If I had anything to do about it, things would work a little differently? Increasingly, nurses are beginning to realize that they do, in fact, have a role and a voice.

Many nurses encounter daily experiences that motivate them to take on an advocacy role in hopes of impacting policies, laws, or regulations that impact healthcare issues of interest. Of course, doing so means entering the less familiar world of policy and politics. While many nurses do not initially feel prepared to operate in this space effectively, the reward is the opportunity to shape and influence future health policy.

To Prepare:

  • Select a bill that has been proposed (not one that has been enacted) using the congressional websites provided in the Learning Resources.

The Assignment: (1- to 2-page Comparison Grid; 1- to 2-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement)

Part 1: Legislation Comparison Grid

Based on the health-related bill (proposed, not enacted) you selected, complete the Legislation Comparison Grid Template. Be sure to address the following:

  • Determine the legislative intent of the bill you have reviewed.
  • Identify the proponents/opponents of the bill.
  • Identify the target populations addressed by the bill.
  • Where in the process is the bill currently? Is it in hearings or committees?
  • Is it receiving press coverage?

Part 2: Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement

Based on the health-related bill you selected, develop a 1- to 2-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement that addresses the following:

  • Advocate a position for the bill you selected and write testimony in support of your position.
  • Describe how you would address the opponent to your position. Be specific and provide examples.
  • Recommend at least one amendment to the bill in support of your position.

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acute medicine unit

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PHARM WEEK 5 QUIZ

 

Question 1

A nurse who provides care on an acute medicine unit has frequently recommended the use of nicotine replacement gum for patients who express a willingness to quit smoking during their admission or following their discharge. For which of the following patients would nicotine gum be contraindicated?

 

A.            A patient whose stage III pressure ulcer required intravenous antibiotics and a vacuum dressing

 

B.            A patient with a history of angina who experienced a non-ST wave myocardial infarction

 

C.            A patient who received treatment for kidney failure due to an overdose of acetaminophen

 

D.            A patient whose pulmonary embolism was treated with a heparin infusion

1 points

Question 2

A patient who has been taking buspirone (BuSpar) for 1 week calls the clinic and reports to the nurse that the drug is not working. The patient informs the nurse that she is still having symptoms of anxiety. The nurse will tell the patient that

 

A.            she will report this to the physician immediately.

 

B.            it may take up to 6 months for the drug to relieve her anxiety.

 

C.            optimum relief of anxiety usually occurs after 3 to 4 weeks of treatment.

 

D.            the drug is not going to work for her and the medication needs to be changed.

1 points

Question 3

A patient has been admitted to the ICU because of multiple traumas due to a motor vehicle accident. The physician has ordered propofol (Diprivan) to be used for maintenance of sedation. Before administration of propofol, a priority assessment by the nurse would be to check for a history of

 

A.            diabetic hyperlipidemia.

 

B.            increased intraocular pressure.

 

C.            seizure disorders.

 

D.            low blood pressure.

1 points

Question 4

A 39-year-old patient who is having trouble sleeping is beginning drug treatment with zaleplon (Sonata). The nurse will be sure to ask the patient if she is taking

 

A.            oxycodone (Percodan).

 

B.            secobarbital (Seconal).

 

C.            cimetidine (Zantac).

 

D.            meperidine (Demerol).

1 points

Question 5

A nurse is caring for a patient who has been admitted with acute cocaine intoxication. Which of the following vital signs would the nurse expect to find initially when assessing the patient?

 

A.            BP: 130/88, P: 92, R: 28

 

B.            Blood pressure (BP): 98/50, pulse (P): 120, respirations (R): 40

 

C.            BP: 170/98, P:110, R: 20

 

D.            BP: 150/90, P: 80, R: 16

1 points

Question 6

A nurse is caring for a patient who abuses marijuana. The treatment for marijuana abuse consists mainly of

 

A.            no nursing action unless the patient experiences a “bad trip.”

 

B.            nonpharmacologic interventions combined with an exercise program.

 

C.            aggressive respiratory assistance

 

D.            drug therapy with bromocriptine (Parlodel).

1 points

Question 7

A patient is suffering from acute inhalant intoxication. The priority nursing intervention will be to

 

A.            assess the patient’s psychosocial status.

 

B.            administer oxygen therapy.

 

C.            provide an emesis basin.

 

D.            administer epinephrine.

1 points

Question 8

A 20-year-old man has begun treatment of the psychotic symptoms of schizophrenia using olanzapine (Zyprexa). Which of the following symptoms would be categorized as a negative symptom of schizophrenia?

 

A.            Visual hallucinations

 

B.            Auditory hallucinations

 

C.            Delusional thinking

 

D.            Lack of interest in normal activities

1 points

Question 9

A homeless man who is well known to care providers at the local hospital has been admitted to the emergency department after having a seizure outside a mall. The man is known to be a heavy alcohol user and is malnourished with a very low body mass index. How are this patient’s characteristics likely to influence possible treatment with phenytoin?

 

A.            The patient’s heavy alcohol use will compete with phenytoin for binding sites and he will require a higher-than-normal dose.

 

B.            The patient’s protein deficit will likely increase the levels of the free drug in his blood.

 

C.            Phenytoin is contraindicated within 48 hours of alcohol use due to the possibility of paradoxical effects.

 

D.            The patient will require oral phenytoin rather than intravenous administration.

1 points

Question 10

The wife of a patient who is taking haloperidol calls the clinic and reports that her husband has taken the first dose of the drug and it is not having a therapeutic effect. An appropriate response by the nurse would be

 

A.            “I’ll ask the nurse practitioner if the dosage can be increased.”

 

B.            “Continue the prescribed dose. It may take several days to work.”

 

C.            “I’ll ask the nurse practitioner if the haloperidol can be discontinued and another drug started.”

 

D.            “I’ll report this to the nurse practitioner and see if he will add another drug to enhance the effects of the haloperidol.”

1 points

Question 11

A patient who is experiencing acute alcohol withdrawal is being treated with intravenous lorazepam (Ativan). This drug achieves a therapeutic effect by

 

A.            inhibiting the action of monoamine oxidase.

 

B.            increasing the effects of the neurotransmitter GABA.

 

C.            increasing the amount of serotonin available in the synapses.

 

D.            affecting the regulation of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain.

1 points

Question 12

A nurse will be prepared to administer naloxone (Narcan) to a patient who has had an overdose of morphine. Repeated doses of Narcan will be necessary because Narcan

 

A.            has a shorter half-life than morphine.

 

B.            has less strength in each dose than do individual doses of morphine.

 

C.            causes the respiratory rate to decrease.

 

D.            combined with morphine, increases the physiologic action of the morphine.

1 points

Question 13

A 4-year-old child is brought to the emergency department by her mother. The mother reports that the child has been vomiting, and the nurse notes that the child’s face is flushed and she is diaphoretic. The mother thinks that the child may have swallowed carbachol drops. A diagnosis of cholinergic poisoning is made. Which of the following drugs would be administered?

 

A.            Nicotine

 

B.            Cevimeline

 

C.            Atropine

 

D.            Acetylcholine

1 points

Question 14

A patient with mild low back pain has been advised to take acetaminophen. The nurse will inform him that excessive intake of acetaminophen may result in

 

A.            gastrointestinal distress.

 

B.            cognitive deficits.

 

C.            acute renal failure.

 

D.            liver damage.

1 points

Question 15

A patient has been hospitalized for treatment of substance abuse after being arrested and jailed for the past 24 hours. The patient is experiencing severe muscle and abdominal cramps, seizures, and acute psychosis due to abrupt withdrawal. Which of the following drug classes is the most likely cause of these severe and potentially fatal withdrawal symptoms?

 

A.            Amphetamines

 

B.            Opioids

 

C.            Benzodiazepines

 

D.            Sedative–hypnotic drugs

1 points

Question 16

A 59-year-old woman has presented to a clinic requesting a prescription for lorazepam (Ativan) in order to treat her recurrent anxiety. Her care provider, however, believes that a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) would be more appropriate. What advantage do SSRIs have over benzodiazepines in the treatment of anxiety?

 

A.            SSRIs have a more rapid therapeutic effect.

 

B.            SSRIs require administration once per week, versus daily or twice daily with benzodiazepines.

 

C.            SSRIs generally have fewer adverse effects.

 

D.            SSRIs do not require serial blood tests during therapy.

1 points

Question 17

A 64-year-old-patient has been prescribed lorazepam (Ativan) because of increasing periods of anxiety. The nurse should be careful to assess for

 

A.            a history of current or past alcohol use.

 

B.            a diet high in fat.

 

C.            current nicotine use.

 

D.            a diet high in carbohydrates.

1 points

Question 18

Which of the following would be an expected outcome in a patient who has been given atropine during a medical emergency?

 

A.            Restoration of normal sinus rhythm

 

B.            Resolution of respiratory acidosis

 

C.            Reduction of severe hypertension

 

D.            Increased level of consciousness

1 points

Question 19

A trauma patient has been receiving frequent doses of morphine in the 6 days since his accident. This pattern of analgesic administration should prompt the nurse to carefully monitor the patient’s

 

A.            bowel patterns.

 

B.            urine specific gravity.

 

C.            skin integrity.

 

D.            core body temperature.

1 points

Question 20

A middle-aged patient was diagnosed with major depression after a suicide attempt several months ago and has failed to respond appreciably to treatment with SSRIs. As a result, his psychiatrist has prescribed phenelzine. When planning this patient’s subsequent care, what nursing diagnosis should the nurse prioritize?

 

A.            Risk for Injury related to drug–drug interactions or drug–nutrient interactions

 

B.            Risk for Constipation related to decreased gastrointestinal peristalsis

 

C.            Risk for Ineffective Peripheral Tissue Perfusion related to cardiovascular effects of phenelzine

 

D.            Risk for Infection related to immunosuppressive effects of phenelzine

1 points

Question 21

A nurse works in a sleep disorder clinic and is responsible for administering medications to the patients. Which of the following patients would be most likely to receive zaleplon (Sonata)?

 

A.            A 20-year-old woman who will take the drug about once a week

 

B.            A 46-year-old man who receives an antidepressant and needs a sleep aid

 

C.            A 35-year-old man who is having difficulty falling asleep, but once asleep can stay asleep

 

D.            A 52-year-old woman who needs to fall asleep quickly and stay asleep all night

1 points

Question 22

A 26-year-old professional began using cocaine recreationally several months ago and has begun using the drug on a daily basis over the past few weeks. He has noticed that he now needs to take larger doses of cocaine in order to enjoy the same high that he used to experience when he first used the drug. A nurse should recognize that this pattern exemplifies

 

A.            drug tolerance.

 

B.            dependence.

 

C.            addiction.

 

D.            withdrawal.

1 points

Question 23

A postsurgical patient has been provided with a morphine patient-controlled analgesic (PCA) but has expressed her reluctance to use it for fear of becoming addicted. How can the nurse best respond to this patient’s concerns?

 

A.            “It is not uncommon to develop a dependence on pain medications, but this usually takes place over a long period and is not the same as addiction.”

 

B.            “You don’t need to worry. It’s actually not true that you can get addicted to the medications we use in a hospital setting.”

 

C.            “It’s important that you accept that your current need to control your pain is more important than fears of becoming addicted.”

 

D.            “If you do become addicted, we’ll make sure to provide you with the support and resources necessary to help you with your recovery.”

1 points

Question 24

A patient has been prescribed zolpidem (Ambien) for short-term treatment of insomnia. Which of the following will the nurse include in a teaching plan for this patient? (Select all that apply.)

 

A.            The drug does not cause sleepiness in the morning.

 

B.            It is available in both quick-onset and continuous-release oral forms.

 

C.            The drug should not be used for longer than 1 month.

 

D.            It should be taken 1 hour to 90 minutes before going to bed.

 

E.            One of the most common adverse effects of the drug is headache.

1 points

Question 25

A patient who is experiencing withdrawal from heavy alcohol use have developed psychosis and been treated with haloperidol. Which of the following assessment findings should prompt the care team to assess the patient for neuroleptic malignant syndrome?

 

A.            The patient develops yellowed sclerae and intense pruritis (itchiness).

 

B.            The patient demonstrates a significant increase in agitation after being given haloperidol.

 

C.            The patient develops muscle rigidity and a sudden, high fever.

 

D.            The patient complains of intense thirst and produces copious amounts of urine.

1 points

Question 26

A nurse is providing care for a patient who suffered extensive burns to his extremities during a recent industrial accident. Topical lidocaine gel has been ordered to be applied to the surfaces of all his burns in order to achieve adequate pain control. When considering this order, the nurse should be aware that

 

A.            there is a risk of systemic absorption of the lidocaine through the patient’s traumatized skin.

 

B.            intravenous lidocaine may be preferable to topical application.

 

C.            lidocaine must be potentiated with another anesthetic in order to achieve pain control.

 

D.            pain relief is unlikely to be achieved due to the destruction of nerve endings in the burn site.

1 points

Question 27

Which of the following drugs used to treat anxiety would be appropriate for a patient who is a school teacher and is concerned about feeling sedated at work?

 

A.            Lorazepam (Ativan)

 

B.            Diazepam (Valium)

 

C.            Alprazolam (Xanax)

 

D.            Buspirone (BuSpar)

1 points

Question 28

A nurse is caring for a patient who is in severe pain and is receiving an opioid analgesic. Which of the following would be the nurse’s priority assessments?

 

A.            Liver function studies, pain intensity, and blood glucose level

 

B.            Pain intensity, respiratory rate, and level of consciousness

 

C.            Respiratory rate, seizure activity, and electrolytes

 

D.            Respiratory rate, pain intensity, and mental status

1 points

Question 29

A male patient has been brought to the emergency department during an episode of status epilepticus. Diazepam is to be administered intravenously. The nurse will be sure to

 

A.            administer after diluting the drug with gabapentin in intravenous solution.

 

B.            inject very slowly, no faster than 100 mg/minute.

 

C.            inject the diazepam very quickly, 15 mg in 10 to15 seconds.

 

D.            avoid the small veins in the dorsum of the hand or the wrist.

1 points

Question 30

A 30-year-old woman is taking phenelzine (Nardil) 30mg PO tid. The nurse knows that at that dosage, the patient will need to be carefully monitored for

A.            increased secretions.

 

B.            facial flushing.

 

C.            dizziness

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essay of Multimedia Law, communications homework help

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I will expect you to think critically about First Amendment rights as you develop this essay. Four cases will be presented after these instructions. You are to write your essay on only one of the cases. In your essay, address the questions posed following the scenario, but make it all flow as though those questions are thoughts you have and know that they must be considered in arriving at a solution to your journalistic dilemma. Do not list the questions within your essay and then answer them individually. You must fully justify the path you choose. In other words, whether you choose a solution that is provided to you within the case scenario or another one you have come up with on your own, you must explain completely why you have made this choice. Refer to at least two previously decided cases (precedent) as partial support for your decision. Remember: The First Amendment is NOT a precedent. Do not start off writing the scenario as it appears in this assignment simply to add words to your essay. You may begin by briefly explaining the dilemma you are facing.Include page numbers The cases follow:

Case 1 How much information should you report? THE SCENARIO: You are a reporter for a local newspaper. You come back to the office one day to find several staff members discussing this story: Two teenagers have been killed in an automobile accident. The driver, who survived, had been drinking prior to the accident. The two girls in the back seat, both of whom were killed, were nude at the time of the accident. Your colleague, another reporter, is pushing for all the known facts to be reported. But the editor argues that the fact of the girls’ nudity should not be revealed; he claims that such information will just be an additional insult to their parents, who already are suffering from the girls’ deaths. Ask: Do you have a right to publish: The fact that the driver was drinking? The fact that the girls were nude at the time of the accident? 2 Would it be responsible to publish these facts in reporting the accident? Brainstorm ALONE about things to consider in deciding whether to report this information: Do we have all the facts? Has anyone interviewed the survivor? Does the newspaper have a policy on printing names of sexual-assault victims? Will publishing the information help anyone else?

 Case 2 Detachment or involvement? THE SCENARIO: You are a reporter for a large urban daily. The paper plans a major series on poverty. Your editor assigns you to do an in-depth piece on the effects of poverty on children, with special emphasis on what happens when drug addiction becomes part of the story. You have identified several families willing to be subjects for the story. Three families agree to be photographed — and identified — and you spend four months with them, visiting their homes every day and observing what goes on. You tell them your job is to be an observer — a “fly on the wall” — so you can gather information for this important series. In one home, you watch as a mother allows her three-year-old daughter to go hungry for 24 hours. You see this same child living in a filthy room, stepping on broken glass and sleeping on a urine-soaked mattress. You know the mother is HIV-positive and you watch as she brushes her daughter’s teeth with the same toothbrush she uses. You see the mother hit the child with full force. You see the little girl about to bite on an electrical cord. Her plight haunts you. What do you do to satisfy both your conscience and your responsibilities as a reporter? A. Report the mother to the authorities so the girl will be removed from this environment and placed in a foster home. Then write the story. B. Write the story first, detailing your observations. After the story has been published, notify the authorities, giving the mother’s address. C. Write the story, but don’t identify the mother or child to police or social service authorities. Remember, you are a reporter. You’ve put the information in the newspaper. It’s not your job to act as a police officer. D. Your own solution to the dilemma.  

Case 3 To what lengths should you go to get a story? THE SCENARIO: You are a correspondent for a major television network. Your producers have done a great deal of research about a national grocery chain; they allege that some of its grocery stores are asking employees to participate in unsanitary food-handling practices. This is an important story. Consumers may get sick if they eat tainted food, you argue, and they have a right to know that a food store is not handling its food in a safe manner. You want to make sure this story airs on national television. You believe that to get good footage you have to go into the store with cameras and film the store’s workers actually engaging in unsafe practices. You need proof. As the television correspondent, how will you get your story? A. Call the store manager and request an on-site interview, with cameras. Explain that you have some information that consumers will want to know about and give the store a chance to show its side of the story. B. Just appear at the store one day, without advance notice to the manager. That way you won’t tip off the staff that you’re onto a story. C. Pretend to be looking for a job in the store; complete an employment application and actually get hired. Then, while you’re at work, use hidden cameras to document the unsafe practices you see. D. Your own solution to the dilemma. Be specific. 

Case 4 Will a negative story be allowed to run in a high school newspaper? THE SCENARIO: As a high school journalist, you have developed several sources of information about the football camp held each year at your school. You hear that brutal hazing is part of athletes’ initiation to the team. Investigating further, you learn that new players are subject to various humiliations and assaults, sometimes with broomsticks, electrical cords and socks stuffed with tennis balls. This is a big, important story. Kids are being hurt. You work hard to get your facts right and spend a great deal of effort checking and double-checking your sources. Your newspaper’s adviser supports you and your work. But when you are ready to publish the story in the school newspaper, the principal says you can’t run it unless you make substantial changes. You must eliminate a player’s comments and add a prepared statement from the football coach. The coach also says this is “negative journalism” and wants you to hold the story until after the playoffs. 4 What do you do? A. Drop the story. You know you’ve done a good job, but if the principal won’t let you run the story as you have prepared it, you won’t run it at all. B. Wait until after the playoffs, as the coach requests, and then print the story according to the principal’s requirements: Drop the player’s comments and run the football coach’s statement. At least some of the information you have uncovered will come out. C. Print the story as your principal demands, by dropping the player’s comments and running the football coach’s statement. But add an editor’s note at the end of the story, explaining that school officials, including the coach, reviewed the story and insisted that changes be made to it before it was published. D. Your own solution to the dilemma. Be specific.

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synthesis tables

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synthesis table & analysis

· Discuss the synthesis tables

a. Present the table

b. Analyze the findings from each table

c. Summarize the finding from the tables

 

· Synthesize the findings from the evidence   table and the synthesis table to draw the final conclusion.

a. The conclusion may be to implement in practice   or not ready for implementation and more research is needed.

b. You must justify your conclusion with data!!

· Make recommendations for practice   implementation or research that needs to be done depending on your   conclusion.

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Barclays Case Study, marketing homework help

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In marketing as in other aspects of business, it is critical that professionals make sure to act in an ethical manner both legally and socially. In this age of interconnectedness, one unethical move can become an Internet video or comment that spreads rapidly, not just locally but potentially throughout the world. From a marketing standpoint, it is critical to take into account the impact of an organization’s decisions on other people and the environment.

However, how you communicate the expected conduct required in a business is as important as the ethical expectations themselves. Most companies have a written Code of Conduct as well as other corporate statements that communicate the expected behavior and values of the firm.

In this Assignment, you will engage in the development of the following professional competencies:

  • Make ethical decisions and solve problems

  • Written Communication

In this Assignment you will read the Cengage® Case Study: “Barclays Bank: Banking on Ethics” and then respond to the checklist items in a critical essay based on a scenario.

Assignment Scenario:  As a new marketing associate with Barclays Bank, you are tasked with writing a critical essay summarizing what transpired during the investigation conducted by the United States Department of Justice into the abuse of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) interest rate regulated by the British Banker’s Administration. This essay, if chosen by your new employer, will be the report presented to the Board of Directors.
 
Write a 2–3 page, (not including a title and references page), double-spaced, critical essay responding to the checklist items. For assistance with your Assignment, please use your textbook and library research resources. The instructions for you to execute this task are as follows:
 
Directions for completing this Assignment:
 
1. Read the “Barclays Bank: Banking on Ethics” case study: file attached

2. Use APA format and citation style, provide a title page and references, and do not forget to use in-text citations with their accompanying references so as to avoid plagiarism. 

3. In your critical essay that includes your thesis, arguments, support, and conclusion, respond to the following:
 
 
Checklist: 

●  Describe the level of ethical development the executives at Barclays demonstrated when manipulating the LIBOR interest rates.

●  Did Barclays Bank neglect social responsibility? What could they have done to be more socially responsible?

●  What actions regarding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) could Barclays have engaged in after the scandal broke to set things right and ensure that such an event would not happen again?

●  Describe what level of morality would have been demonstrated if executives at Barclays asked themselves, “Even though manipulating the LIBOR will increase company profits, is it the right thing to do in the long run?”

●  Explain the importance of ethics and social responsibility in marketing as a result of your case study analysis.

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Media and Society

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Part 1- Parasocial Relationships

After studying the assigned reading The Handbook of Communication Science, Second Edition: Chapter 20: Media Entertainment, considering the topic of parasocial relationships, answers the following questions or prompts.

A) Identify a character in a show with whom you have developed (in the past or present) a parasocial relationship. Remember, this personal can be “real” or a character role. Explain why this character/person is compelling to you.

B) How do you “know” or view this character outside of their role on the show? Have they influenced you in any way besides the aspect of entertainment?

C) Explain any emotional attachment to the character or person. Have they disappointed you? Motivated you? How and why?

Make in text citations where necessary, and cite any outside sources that you use.

-No plagiarism. Please make sure you read the attached reading. Needs to be in APA format. Please cite sources from the reading and outside sources as well. Make sure reference page is included.

Part 2 – Broadcast Media

Read The Handbook of Communication Science. Be sure to reference material from your textbook to validate your points as you answer these questions:

A) Is there any value left in the big-screen movie experience?

B) Will online streaming video overtake the other motion-medias? Why or why not?

C) How can broadcast television change to remain competitive and can you cite any examples of programming changes that they have made to do so already? How does “free content” in television play into this?

D) After reading “21st Century Communication: A Reference Handbook: Chapter 96: Radio and Television Programming,” explain how cable TV was instrumental in leading to greater demassification (look it up if you don’t know what it means) of media content.

Read The Handbook of Communication Science

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Annotated Bibliography

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Research Paper Instructions

 

In the Research Paper, you will apply the sources from your Annotated Bibliography (and others you may find after submitting the Annotated Bibliography) to explore the legal, social, ethical, and biblical aspects of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in healthcare, including options for Bible-based dispute resolution. You will specifically address the issues raised in using ADR to resolve malpractice claims without, or limiting, litigation.

 

Your paper must examine what options you would recommend for your healthcare facility with support from your research and analysis. The final paper must include at least 5 scholarly sources other than the Reading & Study materials and the Bible, cited in-text and in a reference list. You must also integrate biblical analysis of the topic into the paper.

 

The Research Paper must contain at least 1,500 words and follow current APA format. The title page, abstract, and reference list do not count towards the length requirement. You will submit your paper as a Word document.

 

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the SafeAssign plagiarism tool.

 

You may (optional) submit drafts of your paper through the SafeAssign Draft link in

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In the past 30 years, changes have occurred, and how the police in the public view, define and discuss gangs, Law Homework Help

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In the past 30 years, changes have occurred, and how the police in the public view, define and discuss gangs. Media interest has boosted coverage of gang related subject matter. Given the pervasive gang imagery in film and music, many feel the violent lifestyle of the gang has become attractive to contemporary youth.

Please respond to all of the following prompts:

  • What do you think can be done to keep youth from joining gangs?
  • Do you think the amount of attention given to gang activity is out of proportion to the actual threat they pose to society?

Please if using the internet, Please have in text citations, as well as a reference page.

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Demonstration of Proficiency

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Complete this assessment fourth.

For this assessment, you will reflect on various aspects of your capstone experience. This will give you a chance to discuss elements of the project of which you are proud and aspects of the experience that will help you grow in your personal practice and nursing career.

Demonstration of Proficiency

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

  • Competency 2: Make clinical and operational decisions based upon the best available evidence.
    • Reflect on how evidence and the literature were utilized to plan and implement a capstone project, as well as how project outcomes compared to initial predictions based on a review of the literature.
  • Competency 4: Apply health information and patient care technology to improve patient and systems outcomes.
    • Reflect on the degree to which health care technology was successfully used in the capstone project to improve outcomes or communication to relevant stakeholders.
  • Competency 5: Analyze the impact of health policy on quality and cost of care.
    • Reflect on how organizational and governmental health policy influenced the planning and implementation of a capstone project, as well as any contributions to policy development made by the project.
  • Competency 8: Integrate professional standards and values into practice.
    • Reflect on personal and professional growth throughout the capstone project and the BSN program, with special attention to growth related to ethical care provision and demonstration of professional standards.
    • Communicate professionally and audibly, using proper grammar and current APA style.

Important: You must complete all of the assessments in order for this course.

Professional Context

BSN-prepared nurses have many opportunities to reflect on their contributions to patient care outcomes during clinical experiences. After a patient care interaction, it is important to evaluate how well you addressed the criteria set for the nurse-patient interaction and consider future improvements. Research suggests that creating and sharing video reflections may enhance learning (Speed, Lucarelli, & Macaulay, 2018).

Preparation

This assessment requires you to prepare a 5–10 minute video reflection on your capstone clinical practicum experience. Note: If you require the use of assistive technology or alternative communication methods to participate in this activity, please contact [email protected] to request accommodations. If you are unable to record a video, please contact your faculty member as soon as possible to explore options for completing the assessment.

Complete the following preparatory activities:

  • If necessary, set up and test your microphone or headset per the manufacturer instructions.
  • Practice using the equipment to ensure the audio quality is sufficient.
  • Consult the Campus resource Using Kaltura [PDF] for guidance on recording and uploading your assessment in the courseroom.
  • Begin developing your reflection. Some questions you might address in your reflection video are:
    • What were your most important outcomes or findings?
    • What challenges did you overcome throughout your project?
    • How did your initial research and evidence base help you plan and execute your capstone project?
    • How were the outcomes similar to and different from your expectations?
    • How did you feel your professional product turned out?
    • What impacts of the implementation of your professional product did you observe?
    • To what degree were you successful in using technology in your capstone project?
    • How did organizational or governmental health policy impact the way in which you approached your project?
    • What contributions did you make to your organization’s policies throughout the course of your project?
    • In which areas do you feel you grew the most?
    • How will your learning affect your professional practice and ability to implement ethical care in accordance with professional codes of conduct?
    • What would you do differently if you could do the capstone project or program again?
    • What accomplishment are you most proud of, within the context of the capstone or the program as a whole?
  • Examine your capstone project through the lens of your initial plan and literature review.

Instructions

Use Kaltura to record a 5–10 minute video reflection addressing the following scoring guide grading criteria. Please study the scoring guide carefully so you know what is needed for a distinguished score:

  • Reflect on how evidence and the literature were utilized to plan and implement a capstone project, as well as how project outcomes compared to initial predictions based on a review of the literature.
  • Reflect on the degree to which health care technology was successfully used to improve outcomes or communication to relevant stakeholders in the capstone project.
  • Reflect on how organizational and governmental health policy influenced the planning and implementation of a capstone project as well as any contributions to policy development that the project made.
  • Reflect on personal and professional growth throughout the capstone project and the BSN program, paying special attention to growth related to the provision of ethical care and demonstration of professional standards.
  • Communicate audibly and professionally, using proper grammar and including a reference list formatted in current APA style.

Important Note: You do not need to submit the transcript of your video, but do address each scoring guide criterion in the video, including a discussion of authors in the literature who support the ideas presented. Please submit a separate APA-formatted reference list for the resources discussed in your reflection.

Additional Requirements

  • References: Cite a minimum of three scholarly and/or authoritative sources to support your assertions.
  • APA style and format: Submit, along with the video, a separate references page that follows APA style and formatting guidelines. Refer to the APA Module as needed.

Portfolio Prompt: Remember to save the assessment to your ePortfolio. After you complete your program you may want to consider leveraging your Portfolio as part of a job search or other demonstration of your academic competencies.

Reference

Speed, C. J., Lucarelli, G. A., & Macaulay, J. O. (2018). Student produced videos – An innovative and creative approach to assessment. Sciedu International Journal of Higher Education, 7(4). Retrieved from http://www.sciedu.ca/journal/index.php/ijhe/article/view/13820

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PMHNP practice environment

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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/or 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.

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