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ethnic minority group

Select an ethnic minority group that is represented in the United States (American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian American, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander). Using health information available from Healthy People, the CDC, and other relevant government websites, analyze the health status for this group.

In a paper of 1,000-1,250 words, compare and contrast the health status of your selected minority group to the national average. Include the following:

  1. Describe the ethnic minority group selected. Describe the current health status of this group. How do race and ethnicity influence health for this group?
  2. What are the health disparities that exist for this group? What are the nutritional challenges for this group?
  3. Discuss the barriers to health for this group resulting from culture, socioeconomics, education, and sociopolitical factors.
  4. What health promotion activities are often practiced by this group?
  5. Describe at least one approach using the three levels of health promotion prevention (primary, secondary, and tertiary) that is likely to be the most effective in a care plan given the unique needs of the minority group you have selected. Provide an explanation of why it might be the most effective choice.
  6. What cultural beliefs or practices must be considered when creating a care plan? What cultural theory or model would be best to support culturally competent health promotion for this population? Why?

Cite at least three peer-reviewed or scholarly sources to complete this assignment. Sources should be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and public health content.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

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psychotherapy.

     Practicum – Week 1 Journal Entry  

As a future advanced practice nurse, it is important that you are able to connect your classroom experience to your practicum experience. By applying the concepts you study in the classroom to clinical settings, you enhance your professional competency. Each week, you complete an Assignment that prompts you to reflect on your practicum experiences and relate them to the material presented in the classroom. This week, you begin documenting your practicum experiences in your Practicum Journal.

                                                                  The Assignment 

In preparation for this course’s practicum experience, address the following in your Practicum Journal:

· Select one nursing theory and one counseling theory to best guide your practice

in psychotherapy.
Note: For guidance on nursing and counseling theories, refer to this week’s 

   Learning Resources. 

· Explain why you selected these theories. Support your approach with evidence-

based literature.

· Develop at least three goals and at least three objectives for the practicum

experience in this course.

· Create a timeline of practicum activities based on your practicum requirements.

 

PLEASE ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTOR:

  • Student, the objectives for this assignment were:
  • Select one nursing theory and one counseling theory to best guide your practice in psychotherapy.
  • Note: For guidance on nursing and counseling theories, refer to this week’s Learning Resources.
  • Explain why you selected these theories. Support your approach with evidence-based literature.
  • Develop at least three goals and at least three objectives for the practicum experience in this course.
  • Create a timeline of practicum activities based on your practicum requirements.

NOTE: THE Practicum Journal Template (Word document) IS ATTACHED WITH 

                THIS ASSIGNMENT.

                                                     Learning Resources

Required Readings

Wheeler, K. (Ed.). (2014). Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse: A how-to guide for evidence-based practice. New York, NY: Springer.

  • Chapter      11, “Group Therapy” (pp. 407–428)

Nichols, M. (2014). The essentials of family therapy (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.

  • Chapter 1, “The Foundations of Family Therapy” (pp.      1–6)
  • Chapter      2, “The Evolution of Family Therapy” (pp. 7–28)

Breeskin, J. (2011). Procedures and guidelines for group therapy. The Group Psychologist, 21(1). Retrieved from http://www.apadivisions.org/division-49/publications/newsletter/group-psychologist/2011/04/group-procedures.aspx

Khawaja, I. S., Pollock, K., & Westermeyer, J. J. (2011). The diminishing role of psychiatry in group psychotherapy: A commentary and recommendations for change. Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience, 8(11), 20–23. Retrieved from http://innovationscns.com/

Koukourikos, K., & Pasmatzi, E. (2014). Group therapy in psychotic inpatients. Health Science Journal, 8(3), 400–408. Retrieved from http://www.hsj.gr/medicine/group-therapy-in-psychotic-inpatients.php?aid=2644

Lego, S. (1998). The application of Peplau’s theory to group psychotherapy. Journal of Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing, 5(3), 193–196. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2850.1998.00129.x

McClanahan, K. K. (2014). Can confidentiality be maintained in group therapy? Retrieved from http://nationalpsychologist.com/2014/07/can-confidentiality-be-maintained-in-group-therapy/102566.html

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. (2014). HIPAA privacy rule and sharing information related to mental health. Retrieved from http://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/ocr/privacy/hipaa/understanding/special/mhguidancepdf.pdf

                                                        Required Media

Sommers, G., Feldman, S., & Knowlton, K. (Producers). (2008a). Legal and ethical issues for mental health professionals, volume 1: Confidentiality, privilege, reporting, and duty to warn [Video file]. Mill Valley, CA: Psychotherapy.net.

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Nurse Practitioner)

  1. Examine the advanced nursing practice role for which you are being prepared (Nurse Practitioner) and briefly describe the role including the history of the role, education and certification, and major functions of this role.
  2. Create a marketing plan to support your value to the healthcare team. You will need to look at the literature beyond nursing. Address each of the 4Ps to market your advanced nursing practice role.
  3. Investigate at least two of the Central and Core Competencies (i.e., Direct Clinical Practice, Guidance and Coaching, Consultation, Evidence-based Practice, Leadership, Collaboration, Ethical Decision Making) described in Hamric’s Integrative Model of Advanced Practice Nursing and how these competencies can influence and advance healthcare.

Your presentation must be presented in a single PowerPoint presentation. The presentation must be between 7 and 10 slides in length, not including the title and reference list slides. The presentation must use proper APA formatting as directed in the APA Publication Manual, 6th edition formatting, including title slide and reference list with properly formatted citations in the body of the presentation. You will record this as a voice-over PowerPoint. This must be at least 10 minutes in length.

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assessment buddy

There is 8 pages to fill in its  assessment  assigment one  2A 2B AND 3A AND 3B please look at it and let me know I am going to upload.They are due on different days Module 1 4/9 Module 2A/B 4/13 3A/B 4/16. I used my old assement book.

 

Some Instructions

 

In this class you will be assessing an adult each week.  You may not use a patient from your work (we do not want you to violate HIPAA), but need to choose someone from your private life—a family member, friend, coworker or fellow student, to be your “assessment buddy”.  It must be an adult because medical history questions will be asked, and a child might be unable to answer them.  You may select a different adult each week, and in fact might want to select someone with health problems in the area we are covering in a particular week—someone with COPD when we study the respiratory system, for instance.

StudentResponsibilities:

1.      Allstudentsareexpectedtopursuetheirscholasticcareerswithhonestyand integrity.Academic dishonestyincludes,butisnotlimitedto,cheatingonatestorothercoursework,plagiarism (offeringtheworkof anotherasone’sown),andunauthorizedcollaborationwithanotherperson.  Studentsfoundguiltyof dishonestyintheirscholasticpursuitsaresubjecttopenaltieswhichmay includesuspensionorexpulsionfromtheUniversity.  Pleaseseetheacademicdishonestysectionof thissyllabus.  Every assignment is checked by anti-plagiarism software.

 

2.  Studentsareresponsibleforcontactingfacultymembersforconsultationregardingaproblemwith, orquestionsabout,thecourse.  Contact your coach first, and if the coaches cannot help you, they will forward your request to the faculty responsible for that function.

 

 

 

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS:

 

1.      Weber, J. & Kelley, J. (2014). Health assessment in nursing (5thed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott.

 

ISBN-13: 9781451142808

ISBN-10: 1451142803

 

Please note that the e-book does not have page numbers and some students have preferred a hard copy due to the nature of assignments in the course.  On the other hand, one can search for specific words in the e-book, making it easy to find content.  Either version will work, so select the format that is best for your learning style.  Textbook rental or the purchase of used books are an economical way of getting access to the book.

 

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Epidemiology Paper

Epidemiology Paper

Write a paper (2,000-2,500 words) in which you apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing research to a communicable disease. Refer to “Communicable Disease Chain,” “Chain of Infection,” and the CDC website for assistance when completing this assignment.

Communicable Disease Selection

Choose one communicable disease from the options below.

  1. Chickenpox
  2. Tuberculosis
  3. Influenza
  4. Mononucleosis
  5. Hepatitis B
  6. HIV
  7. Ebola
  8. Measles
  9. Polio
  10. Influenza

Epidemiology Paper Requirements

Address the following:

  1. Describe the chosen communicable disease, including causes, symptoms, mode of transmission, complications, treatment, and the demographic of interest (mortality, morbidity, incidence, and prevalence). Is this a reportable disease? If so, provide details about reporting time, whom to report to, etc.
  2. Describe the social determinants of health and explain how those factors contribute to the development of this disease.
  3. Discuss the epidemiologic triangle as it relates to the communicable disease you have selected. Include the host factors, agent factors (presence or absence), and environmental factors. Are there any special considerations or notifications for the community, schools, or general population?
  4. Explain the role of the community health nurse (case finding, reporting, data collection, data analysis, and follow-up) and why demographic data are necessary to the health of the community.
  5. Identify at least one national agency or organization that addresses the communicable disease chosen and describe how the organizations contribute to resolving or reducing the impact of disease.
  6. Discuss a global implication of the disease. How is this addressed in other countries or cultures? Is this disease endemic to a particular area? Provide an example.

A minimum of three peer-reviewed or professional references is required.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

AttachmentsNRS-427VN-RS2-CommunicableDiseaseChain.doc

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clinical environment

In collaboration with your approved course mentor, you will identify a specific evidence-based practice proposal topic for the capstone project. Consider the clinical environment in which you are currently working or have recently worked. The capstone project topic can be a clinical practice problem, an organizational issue, a quality improvement suggestion, a leadership initiative, or an educational need appropriate to your area of interest as well as your practice immersion (practicum) setting. Examples of the integration of community health, leadership, and an EBP can be found on the “Educational and Community-Based Programs” page of the Healthy People 2020 website.

Write a 500-750 word description of your proposed capstone project topic. Make sure to include the following:

  1. The problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need that will be the focus of the project
  2. The setting or context in which the problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need can be observed.
  3. A description providing a high level of detail regarding the problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need.
  4. Impact of the problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need on the work environment, the quality of care provided by staff, and patient outcomes.
  5. Significance of the problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need and its implications to nursing.
  6. A proposed solution to the identified project topic

You are required to retrieve and assess a minimum of 8 peer-reviewed articles. Plan your time accordingly to complete this assignment.

· Explains setting and/or context in   which nursing problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need is   observed.

 

· Explains the problem, issue,   suggestion, initiative, or educational need.

 

· Describes the impact of the project   topic on a) the work environment, b) the quality of care provision, and c)   patient outcomes.

 

· Discusses the significance of and the   implications to the nursing profession.

 

· Proposes a solution to the identified   project topic.

 

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· Identified   components of PICOT:

P – Population of   Focus

I – Intervention

C – Comparison

O – Outcome

(T – Time)

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comment

comment 1

When a new director makes a decision of reorganizing the department without consulting the nurses who have been operating there for some time develops a conflict issue. This director rules autocratically which a style which builds tension among the management as well as employees. Nurses are important in the execution of better health care in the community and their roles are undisputable (Huber, 2018). Thus, nurses are supposed to be involved in changes that an organization wants and in decision making.

Conflict may be described as the perceived threat that can be external or internal, positive or negative and disruptive or competitive. Leaders are supposed to be attentive to negative and disruptive conflicts that impact people’s actions and feeling in an undesired way. In case a change is made without involving nurses lead to high turnover, resentment, frustration and negative patient results. Conflict resolution leads to the adoption of different strategies which include the following; defensive mode like avoiding the subject to prevent escalation as well as gain time. The other one is a compromise as well as meeting at halfway to ensure each party gains something and finally, creative problem solving which includes empathy with the involved parties, discussing in a constructive manner and developing an assertive dialogue which results in solution agreement (Huber, 2018).

As a nurse leader, in case of conflict, I would employ creative problem solving as a method of conflict resolution. I would make sure am familiar with the changing scope initiated by the director and understand the concerns of the staff as well as how the changes may negatively affect patient care, influence staff feelings and emotion and disrupt the entire nursing process. I would talk to the management to meet with the nurse staff to address the problem. Communication is a safe way for the management to share changes to the staff. I would motivate the nurses to speak out their concerns, remain assertive and communicate their ideas. I would also encourage an external mediator who is trusted, objective and knowledgeable.

comment 2

We have worked so hard to attain all of your nursing credentials, yes, now it’s time to put your skills to work in a professional setting and make your contribution to the healthcare profession, but you cannot just do it alone. Therefore, building a professional network is the opportunity you need so it can bring career advancement. In addition to helping grow your professional network and making lifelong friends, attending conferences can also give nurses a chance to break away from the stress of their everyday work and give your brain a break. Creating  a connection maybe able to offer direct help or put you in contact with someone who can directly help you, but you may be able to return the favor at some point by keeping the connection open for other people. Moreover, every professional connection should be based on interactions that involve knowledge sharing and mutual professional development

In fact, networking may play an even larger role when it comes to nursing jobs.  Nurses must develop strong relationships with peers and managers at both their current and former jobs. This means maintaining some level of contact with former coworkers to ensure relationships stay fresh and relevant and open. It also means developing relationships that are strong enough to be able to ask for and receive a glowing professional reference when needed. Given that nurse’s central role in patient care is maintaining current knowledge of trends and advancements, teamwork is vital too.

A situation in which I have networked for the health of a population or your community was when our facility lagged really behind in wound care, our new admissions from hospital always come with very bad wound and before we could start our own policy on wound care some are worse, I made my director of nursing hire a wound doctor I met when I was in schoo.l The doctor created a wound tracking every Wednesday and sent some interested nurses to wound care training, since then we are one of the best if you ask me in our community.

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heart failure

Chapter 46

Sixty-two–year-old James White is accompanied to the clinic today by his wife and son. James has had increasing problems with his memory for the past several months and has rapid mood swings for no apparent reason. His wife says that “he’ll go outside in the garden without his clothes on, and his speech is difficult to understand.” His son reports that at times James flaps his arms a lot and notices that he is unable to cut his food or tie his shoes. James was diagnosed with heart failure approximately 6 months ago.

a.            How would you explain to the White family what is occurring with James?

b.            What treatment modalities would be appropriate for James at this time?

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Reflective Essay

Looking Forward, Looking Back – Reflective Essay 30% (2,000 words)

This is your first assessment. It includes the rubric for marking.  You are asked to interview a person in your family or culture, and consider the differences between their lives and yours.  Consider: how did this person influence your beliefs and values? What were the differences in educational opportunities, if any, for this person and you? What challenges do you think they had when they were your age? Remember, all elders are precious holders of our culture and traditions so be respectful during your interview.  You will need to get their permission to use their stories in your assignment, and make sure you de-identify them in your assignment. Here is an example of reflection models you might choose to use: https://latrobe.libguides.com/reflectivepractice/models (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

REMEMBER: use ‘I’ ‘me’, and ‘my’ in this essay as it is a reflective formative assessment.

Weight: 30%

Assignment due date: 12mn, Sunday, 5th August
Length: 2000 words (or graphs and figures)
Feedback mode: Feedback will be provided using Turnitin’s inline marking tool and general comments.

Assignment Details:

Criteria

Course outcomes

Graduate attributes

1

Identification and reflection on differences in society/culture between generations

Develop an historical and cultural context for indigenous health care problems

4: Culturally and socially aware-

Acknowledge and critically reflect upon personal attitudes, decisions and conduct

2

Identification and reflection on differences in society/culture between generations

3

Use of published literature to support your reflection and learning and scholarly presentation of work

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rofessional Capstone and Practicum Reflective Journal

Details: Benchmark – Professional Capstone and Practicum Reflective Journal

Students are required to maintain weekly reflective narratives throughout the course to combine into one course-long reflective journal that integrates leadership and inquiry into current practice as it applies to the Professional Capstone and Practicum course.

In your journal, you will reflect on the personal knowledge and skills gained throughout this course. The journal should address a variable combination of the following, depending on your specific practice immersion clinical experiences:

1. New practice approaches

2. Intraprofessional collaboration

3. Health care delivery and clinical systems

4. Ethical considerations in health care

5. Population health concerns

6. The role of technology in improving health care outcomes

7. Health policy

8. Leadership and economic models

9. Health disparities

Students will outline what they have discovered about their professional practice, personal strengths and weaknesses that surfaced, additional resources and abilities that could be introduced to a given situation to influence optimal outcomes, and finally, how the student met the competencies aligned to this course.

Students will develop a 1,250-1,500-word paper that includes the following information as it applies to the problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need profiled in the capstone change proposal:

solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, you are required to retrieve and assess a minimum of 8 peer-reviewed articles. an abstract is not required, CITE WEBSITE SOURCE.

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