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  • Discuss 3

    In your reading this week, the authors highlighted the importance of identifying various perspectives and worldviews regarding the care and management of patients across the lifespan. For example, both the medical and nursing perspectives have something unique to contribute to health care and the achievement of positive patient outcomes. That said, examine components of the medical perspective and the advanced practice nursing perspective. What are the similarities? What are the differences? How can both professions improve communication and collaboration to enhance patient outcomes? Please include research studies and/or reliable electronic sources to support your arguments.

    Discussion 3 Prompt 2

    Identify two reliable and credible electronic sources (i.e., websites) for relevant evidence-based practice guidelines on a topic of your choice. For example, you may be interested in the management of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 or Generalized Anxiety Disorder, to name a few.

    Once you identify two sources, compare and contrast the differences in grading methods for the guidelines and the feasibility of implementing these guidelines in clinical practice. In other words, how was the evidence appraised and evaluated? Is there evidence of a strategic approach for evaluation purposes? Please cite your references in APA format.

  • Reflection

    It is important to know how to calculate the various ratios for analysis and to perform both horizontal and vertical analyses on the income statement and balance sheet. However, it is also vital to be able reflect on these analyses and to interpret what the various calculations tell us about a particular company and its financial health. This paper will give you an opportunity to analyze the ratios and the horizontal/vertical analyses in terms of the companys overall financial health.

    Evaluate the companies from the “Benchmark – Topic 2 Assignment” in terms of the ratio, horizontal and vertical analyses. In 500-700 words address the following:

    • What do the ratios calculated for Marshall Inc. tell us about the companys (a) liquidity (b) profitability and (c) solvency? Evaluate the companys financial health based on each category of ratios. Refer to Problem 14.04A in CNOW.
    • Based on the changes reflected in the horizontal analysis of McDade Companys income statement discuss any changes that would be significant and what these changes might indicate for the company. Refer to Problem 14.01A in CNOW.
    • Based on the changes reflected in the vertical analysis of Tri-Comic Companys income statement discuss any changes that would be significant and what these changes might indicate for the company. Refer to Problem 14.02A in CNOW.

    Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success.

  • Assignment – Week 3: Are you a domino?

    The purpose of this assignment is to assist you in meeting the following unit objectives:

    • Develop a foundational understanding of effective healthcare leadership and communication by applying diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural competencies. (CLO 4)
    • Demonstrate the ability to use complexity science and systems theory in the design, delivery, and evaluation of healthcare. (CLO 6)
    • Design and implement systems change strategies that improve the care environment. (CLO 7)

    Instructions:

    1- Utilize Your Approved Health Policy Topic (Week 2)

    2- Use the health policy topic you previously selected and received approval for earlier in the term.

    3- Review Leadership Readings

    4- Examine this weeks leadership readings, focusing on dialogue, moral courage and ethics, and systems theory.

    5- Apply One Leadership Concept

    • Choose one of these leadership concepts (dialogue, moral courage, or systems theory) and apply it to your health policy topic. Your analysis should address:
    1. How this leadership concept strengthens the case for change related to your policy topic.
    2. How you, as a healthcare leader, can act as a domino in the change process (reference the TED Talk resource provided in the assignment below).

    7- Develop Your Written Analysis

    • Length: 34 pages (excluding title page and references).
    • Content:
    • Brief overview of your health policy topic.
    • Explanation of the chosen leadership concept and its relevance to your policy issue.
    • Analysis of your role as a Domino in initiating or supporting change using this concept.
    • Sources: Minimum of 3 timely peer-reviewed scholarly sources.
    • Format: APA 7th edition.

    Additional Resources:

    Are you a domino: Get comfortable with being uncomfortable (10:54)

    (Are you a Domino) TED. (2018, January 2). Get comfortable with being uncomfortable Luvvie Ajay Jones [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QijH4UAqGD8

    Please note – Use of Augmented Technologies:

    Students must complete all written assignments using their own original work. Augmented technologies, including but not limited to AI-generated text, automated writing tools, or any software that produces content on the students behalf, may not be used to author or revise assignment submissions. All work must accurately reflect the students knowledge, critical thinking, and academic integrity expectations for graduate study.

    Submission

    Text Editor

    make about Maternal Mortality and Moral Courage in Advanced Practice Nursing Leadership

  • Week 6 Discussion

    Instructions:

    This week you will be learning about safety in the geriatric population. Did you know…

    • 1 out of 4 older adults falls each year.
    • 1 out of 5 falls ends with a serious injury (broken bones/head injury).
    • Over 800,00 patients are hospitalized per year for a fall related injury.
    • In 2015, $50 billion was spent of medical cost related to falls. (CDC, 2017).

    Reference: CDC. (2017).

    . CDC. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/falls/adultfalls.html

    Initial Post Requirements:

    Please critically evaluate the subjective and objective information provided to you in the attached file below, and use the SOAP template as a reference.

    1? The first part of the discussion board is to identify all pertinent positive and, negative information and list missing information. Then create a differential diagnosis list with at least 3 possibly actual diagnosis based on your findings. Here are the headings you should use:

    • Pertinent positives
    • Pertinent negatives
    • Missing information
    • Differential diagnoses

    2? The second part is to create a plan utilizing clinical practice guidelines for the priority diagnosis. Here are the headings you should use:

    • Diagnostics
    • Therapeutics
    • Educational
    • Consultation/Referrals

    Be sure to utilize the template, in-text citations and provide full reference citation at the end of the discussion.

    Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

    Your initial response is due by Wednesday at 11:59 pm CT.

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): NU627 Unit 6 Discussion Case.pdf

    Note: Content extraction from these files is restricted, please review them manually.

  • Comprehensive PowerPoint presentation in Nursing – 20 pages

    The learning resources in the unit provided an overview of the impact of nurses’ practice environment on patient outcomes, as well as, professional autonomy and role satisfaction.

    The resource articles provide illustrations of how a practice environment analysis has been applied in tertiary and ambulatory care settings.

    Using the 7 domains of analysis noted in Figure 2 of the Pursio et al. (2024) article and the TOP10 items (Extracted of PES-NWI) from the right-hand side of Table 5 of the Martinez-Riera et al. (2020) article develop a professional presentation that aligns with the requirements noted below.

    Include the following in your presentation:

    1. A title slide
    2. A minimum of four slides for each of the 7 domains of analysis from the Pursio et al. (2024) article (total of 28 slides for this element of the presentation)
    • first slide for each domain of analysis – Title of the Domain (from the Pursio et al. article)
    • second slide – correlate that domain with what you perceive to be the appropriate PES-NWI item(s) noted in the right-hand side of Table 5 of the Martinez-Riera et al. (2020) article
    • third slide for each domain of analysis – provide a discussion of your observations and thoughts about the strengths and opportunities in your current practice environment with the PES-NWI items you have correlated with this domain; this discussion may require more than a single slide
    • fourth slide for each domain of analysis – identify one nursing leadership strategy you would deploy to either bolster the strength OR address the opportunity you identified on the preceding slide; be sure to include a resource/reference to support your selected strategy
    1. Summary slide – discuss how the practice environment analysis framework aligns with contemporary leadership theories in nursing
    2. References slide within 5 years

    Please reach out for ay questions

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): Items TOP10 (Extracted of PES-NWI).docx, Qualitative Analysis by Experts of the Essential Elements of the Nursing Practice Environments Propo.pdf, Organizational characteristics of nursing practice environments related to registered nurses profes.pdf, Figure 2 Organizational characteristics of nursing practice environments related to registered nur.pdf

    Note: Content extraction from these files is restricted, please review them manually.

  • Mini Case Study #1

    -masters level work -must answer all questions -plagiarism under 2% -complete sentences answered in questions -in text citations and references resources: , Conversations with Amanda Workman (Sul Ross AD) – additional attachment in the module, , &ballparks_id=400 Assume that you are the Facility Operations Manager for Kokernot Field in the small rural town of Alpine, TX. This field serves as the home baseball venue for Sul Ross State University, Alpine High School and for the Alpine Cowboys, an independent (Pecos League) professional baseball franchise. There is currently a debate regarding the future of this historic, but aging, facility. The facility was originally opened in 1947 at a cost of $1.2M and currently has a capacity of 1,400 spectators. In 2022, Texas Travel Awards magazine named Kokernot Field the best small market sports venue in the state. You are leading the planning committee that will determine if the facility will be restored, renovated, or replaced (new construction). A review of the resources below will provide further background for this mini case study. Please include a cover page and utilize APA 7 format for this assignment, which should be two full pages (double spaced, not including cover page or references). Please do not include the assignment background paragraph or question text in your response. Section headers should be Question 1, Question 2, etc. Describe how the concept of place attachment (Chapter 1) might influence which direction would be taken by the facility planning committee. What specific constraints might you encounter with a restoration or renovation of an old facility such as Kokernot Field? Additionally, what areas should be prioritized in your opinion (short- and long-term)? After taking a closer look at this facility (resources below), would you rather restore, renovate, or replace Kokernot field? What would be the three primary factors related to your decision?
  • Humanize my work and send me the Turnitin reports

    Using the sources provided in your annotated bibliography, as well as any additional research you have performed, write the second phase of your project summarizing your research and providing your recommendation. Describe the decision criteria used in deciding upon your recommended solution. Write your full paper in a formal tone and in a manner that presents it to the business leadership for their approval. Provide enough details that both a technical and a business leader would be able to understand what your solution is and how it will function. Do not go overboard on technical specifications for equipment to be acquired or in the programming language or coding. This chapter should be at least 5-7 pages in length. You are welcome to add this chapter to your original phase 1 assignment so that you continue to build your full project paper.

    Attached is a reference for this paper.

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    Do these in order:

    • Include a minimum of five scholarly or academic references to justify your content.
    • Make sure theres NO plagiarism and NO AI created content
    • In correct APA format, write the citation.
    • Please submit the paper on time

    Requirements: as required

  • Writing Question

    Requirements: mentioned

  • Case study 2

    Read the case study provided and answer the questions in a Microsoft Word document. Each response should be a minimum of 5 sentences in length, clear and concise, and use correct grammar.

    Case Study

    Meet Mark.

    Mark is excited to begin training as an emergency department nurse. On his first day, the nurse training him makes multiple negative remarks about the physician on duty. Dont ever make a suggestion, or shell ream you out. You have to walk on eggshells around her. Later, another nurse is showing Mark where the supplies are kept. She tells him, If you cant find things, dont call Central Supply because theyll get on your back about wasting resources. Its better to keep a few key things like IV start kits hidden so you can grab them when you need them.

    Edit

    Toward the end of his shift, a nurse assistant tells Mark a patient is vomiting violently in one of the examination rooms. However, Mark walks in to find the patient sitting up smiling and only a small amount of emesis in the basin. He hears muffled laughter coming from the hallway. Later in the shift, the nurse who is training Mark comments, Hope you dont mind a little kidding around. This job can get to you, and its good to laugh when we can.

    The remainder of his training is free of other incidents and, overall, goes well.

    Case Study Questions

    1. What kind of culture best describes this department based on the scenario? Support your reasoning.
    2. What appears to be the implicit rules of the emergency department of this organization?
    3. Mark used respectful communication to optimize his relationships with the Central Supply staff, the nurse assistants, and the nurse training him. What barriers might exist in building respectful dialogue?
    4. In what ways are you like Mark? In what ways are you different?

    Submission and Assessment Guidelines

    • Submit your Microsoft Word document with the questions clearly listed and answered. All of the questions MUST be answered in your document.
    • It is expected that your answers are free of grammatical errors and in complete sentences, where appropriate.
    • Turnitin is enabled for this assignment.
    • Review the Case Study Rubric for grading criteria.
    • This activity is worth 100 points.

    Rubric

    NUR 218 – Case Study Rubric

    NUR 218 – Case Study Rubric

    Criteria Ratings Pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConnections

    70 ptsOutstandingEvidence of critical thinking and provides rationale, as well as examples and specific details.50 ptsGoodEvidence of critical thinking and details, mostly specific.

    30 ptsProficientEvidence of critical thinking and details but usually of a generalized nature.10 ptsNeeds ImprovementIdea presence is limited or not supported.0 ptsUnacceptableIdea presence is limited and not supported.

    70 pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent

    15 ptsOutstandingExceptionally well-presented; ideas are detailed and well-developed.12 ptsGoodWell-presented; ideas are detailed and mostly well developed.

    8 ptsProficientContent is sound and solid; ideas are present but not particularly developed or supported.4 ptsNeeds ImprovementContent is slightly reasonable.0 ptsUnacceptableContent is not sound.

    15 pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAcademic Language

    5 ptsOutstandingExcellent use and control of language. Superior use of style and variety provided in a professional tone.4 ptsGoodGood use and control of language. Minor (<2) errors with use of style with some variety provided. Professional tone maintained throughout.

    3 ptsProficientAverage use and control of language. Some (3-5) errors or misuse of style with minimal variety. Professional tone maintained throughout.2 ptsNeeds ImprovementBelow average use and control of language. Significant (>5) errors or misuses of style with no variety. Professional tone not maintained throughout assignment.0 ptsUnacceptableSignificant issues with use and control of language. Style and variety unable to be determined with no professional tone.

    5 pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormatting

    5 ptsOutstandingFormatting follows assignment directions (APA as required) used with no errors. Citations provided (if necessary) with no errors.4 ptsGoodFormatting follows assignment directions (APA as required) with minimal (<2) errors. Citations provided (if necessary) with minimal (<2) errors.

    3 ptsProficientFormatting mostly follows assignment directions (APA as required) with some (3-5) errors. Citations (if necessary) provided with some (3-5) errors.2 ptsNeeds ImprovementFormatting (APA as required) errors (>5) make following the assignment difficult. Citations (if necessary) mostly provided with significant (>5) errors.0 ptsUnacceptableFormatting does not follow assignment directions. Significant errors make formatting illegible. Citations (if necessary) do not follow APA format.

    5 pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScholarly/Professional Composition

    5 ptsOutstandingExpert level of writing with little to no errors.4 ptsGoodGood level of writing with minimal (<2) errors.

    3 ptsProficientAverage level of writing with some (3-5) errors.2 ptsNeeds ImprovementBelow average level of writing with significant (>5) errors.0 ptsUnacceptableLevel of writing is far below what is expected for scholarly/professional composition.

    5 pts

    Total Points: 100

    Requirements: as stated

  • week 4 topic

    Read/review the following resources for this activity:

    • Textbook: Chapter that pertains to your chosen topic
    • Lesson
    • (Must use this template to complete the assignment.)

    Introduction

    This is Week 4 Assignment 2 and is required to be submitted this week. This individual assignment will help you get started on completing your Week 7 Narrated PowerPoint presentation.

    Instructions

    Although the lesson for this week already addressed this information, for ease of assignment completion, here it is again.

    Here is a list of topics from which you can choose:

    1. An aspect of verbalcommunication in the workplace.
    2. Implications or management of nonverbal communication.
    3. Strategies for effective public speaking.
    4. Cross-cultural communication in the workplace.
    5. How to improve listening skills.
    6. The role or challenges of gender-based communication.
    7. Communication skills in a care management setting.
    8. Perception awareness when communicating.
    9. Developing interpersonal conversation skills.
    10. Impact of technology or social media on communication.

    Click on the following link for an example of what you will be doing this week:

    Now it is your turn. In order to write an effective thesis, you will need to do your research. Begin your search for scholarly sources that you plan to use to inform your teaching. Use the template for Assignment 2 to guide your organization of this information. You will receive feedback concerning your topic choice and thesis in the grading process.

    Presentation Note

    PowerPoint presentations with recorded narration are due in Week 7. Begin practicing the use of your microphone with your computer and the PowerPoint narration feature.

    Make sure to view the following tutorial for help with creating narration:

    Writing Requirements

    • The integrated template must be used
    • 1-inch margins
    • Page numbers
    • Double-spaced
    • 12-point Times New Roman font
    • Title page
    • Reference page (only if sources or in-text citations are integrated.)

    Grading

    This activity will be graded based on the W4 Assignment 2: Presentation Topic Grading Rubric.

    Course Outcomes

    • CO 3: Deliver a presentation with a specific communication intent.

    Due Date

    By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday

    Rubric

    W4-2 Presentation Topic Grading Rubric

    W4-2 Presentation Topic Grading Rubric

    Criteria Ratings Pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopic From the List Provided

    10 ptsA Topic is used from the provided list.0 ptsA Topic is not used from the provided list.

    10 pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThesis – The 3 Main Points You Will Cover in the Presentation.

    10 ptsThesis statement is one sentence and indicates the focus of the presentation using 3 main points..5 ptsThesis statement is one sentence but may need some clarity regarding the focus of the presentation OR covers 2 main points.

    0 ptsThesis statement is more than one sentence, or does not provide clear direction for the presentation, or includes only 1 point of 3 required.

    10 pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format and Template

    5 ptsUse the integrated template. Title page and headings are in the accurate APA format.3 ptsUse the integrated template. Title page and/or headings are not in the accurate APA format.

    0 ptsDoes not use the integrated template. Title page and headings are missing.

    5 pts

    Total Points: 25

    Requirements: in the instructions above