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Application: Taking a Stand

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Assignment: Application: Taking a Stand

Effective leaders have a high degree of self-awareness and know how to leverage their strengths in the workplace. Assessments are a valuable tool that professionals can use to learn more about themselves and consider how their temperament and preferences influence their interactions with others.

As you engage in this learning process, it is important to remember that everyone—regardless of temperament type or related preferences—experiences some challenges with regard to leadership. The key to success is being able to recognize and leverage your own strengths while honoring differences among your colleagues.

At some point in your leadership career, you will encounter an ethical or moral dilemma that requires you to take a stand and defend your position.

For this Assignment, you evaluate an issue and consider how you could act as a moral agent or advocate, facilitating the resolution of the issue for a positive outcome.

To prepare:

· Consider the examples of leadership demonstrated in this week’s media presentation and the other Learning Resources.

· To further your self-knowledge, you are required to complete the Kiersey Temperament as indicated in this week’s Learning Resources. Consider your leadership style, including your strengths for leading others and include your results from Kiersey Temperament Sorter to describe potential challenges related to your leadership style.

· Mentally survey your work environment, or one with which you are familiar, and identify a timely issue/dilemma that requires you to perform the leadership role of moral agent or advocate to improve a situation (e.g., speaking or acting on behalf of a vulnerable patient, the need for appropriate staffing, a colleague being treated unfairly).

· What ethical, moral, or legal skills, dispositions, and/or strategies would help you resolve this dilemma? Define the differences between ethical, moral, and legal leadership.

· Finally, consider the values and principles that guide the nursing profession; the organization’s mission, vision, and values; the leadership and management competencies addressed in this course; and your own values and reasons for entering the profession. What motivation do you see for taking a stand on an important issue even when it is difficult to do so?

To complete:

Write a 4 to 5 page paper (page count does not include title and reference page) that addresses the following:

· Introduce the conceptual frameworks of the ethical constructs of ethics, moral, or legal standards and the purpose of the paper.

· Consider  an ethical, moral, or legal dilemma that you have encountered in your work environment and describe it.

· Analyze the moral, ethical, and legal implications utilized in this situation. Describe your role as a moral agent or advocate for this specific issue.

· Consider your leadership styles identified by your self-assessment and determine if they act as a barrier or facilitation during this dilemma.

Understand the human experience across the health-illness continuum.

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The benchmark assesses the following competency:

Benchmark: 5.1. Understand the human experience across the health-illness continuum.

Research the health-illness continuum and its relevance to patient care. In a 750-1,000 word paper, discuss the relevance of the continuum to patient care and present a perspective of your current state of health in relation to the wellness spectrum. Include the following:

  1. Examine the health-illness continuum and discuss why this perspective is important to consider in relation to health and the human experience when caring for patients.
  2. Reflect on your overall state of health. Discuss what behaviors support or detract from your health and well-being. Explain where you currently fall on the health-illness continuum.
  3. Discuss the options and resources available to you to help you move toward wellness on the health-illness spectrum. Describe how these would assist in moving you toward wellness (managing a chronic disease, recovering from an illness, self-actualization, etc.).

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

People of Chinese Heritage.

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People of Chinese Heritage.

People of Guatemalan Heritage.

Read chapter 10 and 31 of the class textbook.  Read content chapter 31 in Davis plus online website.  Once done answer the following questions;

1.  Discuss the health care beliefs of the Chinese and Guatemalan people and mention if there is any similarity in their beliefs.

2.  How the beliefs of this two culture differ from the beliefs in the health care in United  States.

3.  Give an example of how the healthcare beliefs of this two cultures affect the delivery of evidence based nursing care.

As stated in the syllabus present your assignment in an APA format, word document, Arial 12 font attach to the forum in blackboard title “week 5 discussion questions”.  A minimum of 2 evidence based references not older than 5 year are required.  You must post two replies sustained with references to any of our peers.  A minimum of 500 words are required.

Creative Nonfiction

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5th Entry – Creative Nonfiction: In the preface to nonfiction (p. 2803 of your text), the editors tell us that creative nonfiction illustrates that “no direct duplication of reality is possible in language, that all writing is affected by the author’s point of view” (Baym et al, 2014, p. 2803).  Do you think that is true?  Can there such a thing as a truly reliable narrator?  Consider the excerpt from Danticat’s Brother, I’m Dying that you read this week as you prepare a response to this question.  How is this point made (or not) in Danticat’s writing?

quality improvement plan

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Review Chapter 7 of the Sadeghi, Barzi, Mikhail, and Shabot course text. Consider how addressing this quality improvement issue would align with the organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategic goals and objectives. How does it relate to regulatory issues, and other matters that are significant for the organization? If you notice a misalignment, use this as an opportunity to refine your focus.
With this in mind, continue to hone your development of this Assignment, integrating the concepts addressed here into Section 3.
To complete:

Write a 3- to 5-page paper that includes:

An introduction to your quality improvement plan (Improving C.diff on Hematology/Oncology Unit), including the overarching aim of this initiative and an explanation of how it aligns with the mission, vision, values, and strategic goals and objectives of the organization, as well as regulatory issues and other matters that are significant for the organization
An overview of the current situation with regard to this quality improvement issue in the organization
A description of measures and indicators
A presentation on data related to this issue, including:
Actual historical and current data and/or a description of the methods that you would use to collect and analyze the data
Methods for collecting and analyzing data in the future, including when you would do this
A description of realistic, evidence-based targets
Be sure to cite evidence from the literature to justify your selection of the measures and indicators, as well as the performance targets. This section of the Course Project serves as the Portfolio Assignment for this course.

Due by Day 7 of Week 8.

Research Critique Guidelines

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Write a critical appraisal that demonstrates comprehension of two qualitative research studies. Use the “Research Critique Guidelines – Part 1” document to organize your essay. Successful completion of this assignment requires that you provide rationale, include examples, and reference content from the studies in your responses. Use the practice problem and two qualitative, peer-reviewed research article you identified in the Topic 1 assignment :” The prevalence of pressure ulcer and pressure injury  in the Hospital and Skilled nursing Facility” to complete this assignment. In a 1,000–1,250 word essay, summarize two qualitative studies, explain the ways in which the findings might be used in nursing practice, and address ethical considerations associated with the conduct of the study. 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

RUBRIC

Rough Draft Qualitative Research Critique and Ethical Considerations – Rubric         No of Criteria: 10 Achievement Levels: 5          Criteria  Achievement Levels    Description  Percentage      Unsatisfactory             0.00 %                     Less than Satisfactory             75.00 %                     Satisfactory             83.00 %                     Good             94.00 %                     Excellent             100.00 %                                       Content                 75.0                                   Background of Study                15.0         Background of study including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions is incomplete.         Background of study including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions is included but lacks relevant details and explanation.         Background of study including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions is partially complete and includes some relevant details and explanation.         Background of study including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions is complete and includes relevant details and explanation.         Background of study including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions is thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive explanation.                      Method of Study               15.0         Discussion of method of study including discussion of conceptual/theoretical framework is incomplete.         Discussion of method of study including discussion of conceptual/theoretical framework is included but lacks relevant details and explanation.         Discussion of method of study including discussion of conceptual/theoretical framework is partially complete and includes some relevant details and explanation.         Discussion of method of study including discussion of conceptual/theoretical framework is complete and includes relevant details and explanation.         Discussion of method of study including discussion of conceptual/theoretical framework is thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive explanation.                      Results of Study               15.0         Discussion of study results including findings and implications for nursing practice is incomplete.         Discussion of study results including findings and implications for nursing practice is included but lacks relevant details and explanation.         Discussion of study results including findings and implications for nursing practice is partially complete and includes some relevant details and explanation.         Discussion of study results including findings and implications for nursing practice is complete and includes relevant details and explanation.         Discussion of study results including findings and implications for nursing practice is thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive explanation.                      Ethical Considerations               15.0         Discussion of ethical considerations associated with the conduct of nursing research is incomplete.         Discussion of ethical considerations associated with the conduct of nursing research is included but lacks relevant details and explanation.         Discussion of ethical considerations associated with the conduct of nursing research is partially complete and includes some relevant details and explanation.         Discussion of ethical considerations associated with the conduct of nursing research is complete and includes relevant details and explanation.         Discussion of ethical considerations associated with the conduct of nursing research is thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive explanation.                      Conclusion               15.0         Conclusion does not summarize a critical appraisal and applicability of findings.         Conclusion is vague and does not discuss importance to nursing.         Conclusion summarizes utility of the research and importance to nursing practice.         Conclusion summarizes utility of the research from the critical appraisal and the findings importance to nursing practice.         Conclusion summarizes utility of the research from the critical appraisal, knowledge learned, and the importance of the findings to nursing practice.                       Organization and Effectiveness                 15.0                                   Thesis Development and Purpose               5.0         Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.         Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.         Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.         Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.         Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.                      Argument Logic and Construction               5.0         Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.         Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.         Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.         Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.         Argument is clear and convincing and presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.                      Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)               5.0         Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.         Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, or word choice are present.         Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.         Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.         Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.                       Format                 10.0                                   Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)               5.0         Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.         Template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent.         Template is used, and formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.         Template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formatting style.         All format elements are correct.                      Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)               5.0         Sources are not documented.         Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.         Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.         Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.         Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.       Total Percentage 100

INTRODUCTION TO HYPOTHESIS TESTING

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Module 3 – Case

INTRODUCTION TO HYPOTHESIS TESTING

Assignment Overview

Suppose that a 2012 National Health Interview Survey gives the number of adults in the United States which gives the number of adults in the United States (reported in thousands) classified by their age group, and whether or not respondents have ever been tested for HIV. Here are the data:

Age Group

Tested

Never Tested

18–44 years

50,080

56,405

45–64 years

23,768

48,537

65–74 years

2,694

15,162

75 years and older

1,247

14,663

Total

77,789

134,767

Discuss probability. What is its history? What is the theory of probability? How is it calculated? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using this technique?

  1. Identify and discuss the two major categories of probability interpretations, whose adherents possess conflicting views about the fundamental nature of probability.
  2. Based on this survey, what is the probability that a randomly selected American adult has never been tested? Show your work. Hint: using the data in the two total rows, this would be calculated as p (NT) /( p (NT) + p (T)), where p is probability.
  3. What proportion of 18- to 44-year-old Americans have never been tested for HIV? Hint: using the values in the 18–44 cells, this would be calculated as p (NT) / ( p (NT) + p (T)), where p is probability. Show your work.

Submit your (2-3 pages) paper by the end of this module.

Assignment Expectations

Assessment and Grading: Your paper will be assessed based on the performance assessment rubric that is linked within the course. Review it before you begin working on the assignment.

bariatric surgery

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The case scenario provided will be used to answer the discussion questions that follow.

Case Scenario

Mr. C., a 32-year-old single man, is seeking information at the outpatient center regarding possible bariatric surgery for his obesity. He reports that he has always been heavy, even as a small child, but he has gained about 100 pounds in the last 2–3 years. Previous medical evaluations have not indicated any metabolic diseases, but he says he has sleep apnea and high blood pressure, which he tries to control with sodium restriction. He current works at a catalog telephone center.

Objective Data

  1. Height: 68 inches; Weight 134.5 kg
  2. BP: 172/96, HR 88, RR 26
  3. Fasting Blood Glucose: 146/mg/dL
  4. Total Cholesterol: 250mg/dL
  5. Triglycerides: 312 mg/dL
  6. HDL: 30 mg/dL

Critical Thinking Questions

What health risks associated with obesity does Mr. C. have? Is bariatric surgery an appropriate intervention? Why or why not?

Mr. C. has been diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease and the following medications have been ordered:

  1. Magnesium hydroxide/aluminum hydroxide (Mylanta) 15 mL PO 1 hour before bedtime and 3 hours after mealtime and at bedtime.
  2. Ranitidine (Zantac) 300 mg PO at bedtime.
  3. Sucralfate/Carafate 1 g or 10ml suspension (500mg / 5mL) 1 hour before meals and at bedtime.

The patient reports eating meals at 7 a.m., noon, and 6 p.m., and a bedtime snack at 10 p.m. Plan an administration schedule that will be most therapeutic and acceptable to the patient.

  1. Assess each of Mr. C.’s functional health patterns using the information given. (Hint: Functional health patterns include health-perception – health management, nutritional – metabolic, elimination, activity-exercise, sleep-rest, cognitive-perceptual, self-perception – self-concept, role-relationship, sexuality – reproductive, coping – stress tolerance.)
  2. What actual or potential problems can you identify? Describe at least five problems and provide the rationale for each.

The Pathophysiology of Disorders

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The Pathophysiology of Disorders

During the last 5 weeks, you have explored various body systems: neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, and hematological. These four systems work together along with other body systems to complete a myriad of functions. For this reason, when disorders occur within one body system, it can create potentially devastating effects throughout the entire body. For instance, Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the central nervous system, yet its alterations actually affect multiple body systems from the cardiovascular system to the gastrointestinal system. In this Assignment, you examine alterations associated with disorders, as well as the impact of the alterations on multiple body systems.

To Prepare

· From the list below, select a disorder of interest to you:

o Alzheimer’s disease

o Asthma in children

o Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

o Congestive heart failure

o Hepatic disease (liver disease)

o Hypertension (Please select this)

o Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism

o Seizures

o Sepsis

· Identify alterations associated with your selected disorder. Consider the pathophysiology of the alterations. Think about how these alterations produce pathophysiological changes in at least two body systems.

· Reflect on how patient factors such as genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, and behavior might impact the pathophysiology of the alterations you identified, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of your selected disorder.

· Review the “Mind maps—Dementia, Endocarditis, and Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)” media in the Week 2 Learning Resources. Use the examples in the media as a guide to construct a mind map for the disorder you selected. Consider the epidemiology and clinical presentation of your selected disorder. See attached file

To Complete

Develop a 5- to 10-slide PowerPoint presentation that addresses the following:

· Describe your selected disorder, as well as associated alterations. Explain the pathophysiology of the alterations, including changes that occur in at least two body systems.

· Explain how genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, and behavior might impact the pathophysiology of the alterations you identified, as well as diagnosis and treatment of your selected disorder.

· Construct a mind map for the disorder you selected. Include the epidemiology, pathophysiology of alterations, risk factors, and clinical presentation, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of the disorder.

What is an NP?

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No Plegarism please, 

Will need minimum of 250 words, APA Style, double spaced, times new romans, font 12, and and (3 references with intext citations per discussion topic. 

Unit 1 Discussion: What is an NP?

Discuss the differences between a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and their scope of practice. Why is this important to know as you move from being a nurse into your new role as an NP? Please include sources and references to support your discussion.