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1..The assertion by Napoleon Hill that every adversity is an opportunity for equal or greater gain is reflected in the reality of creating a business venture as a nurse entrepreneur and overcoming the financing barriers and regulatory hurdles of the healthcare market. For example, I would plan on using a combination of personal savings, lines of credit from the bank, loans provided through the Small Business Administration, and potential partnership opportunities as suggested by the National Nurses in Business Association (Podlesni, 2024) in starting a virtual nursing leadership business or a telehealth-focused business. Digital health initiatives have many resources available to them for local funding. These include state-funded workforce development grants, mentorship programs through small business development centers, and funding from regional innovation funds. There could also be an increase in local funding options with increased use of telehealth and other digital health delivery models around the world because of federal funding. Potential uses for federal funding to advance digital health would include the expansion of telehealth services, reimbursement for individuals who do not have access to health care, and incentives for small businesses. The political environment is likely to have an influence on the financial success of health care organizations because of the regulations that govern payment, licensure, and compliance related to the provision of digital health services. Although the political environment may affect the way digital health services are financed and utilized, understanding the regulatory environment and developing a digital health business plan that can adapt to changes in priorities related to value-based care, can transform policy-related barriers into strategic opportunities. Therefore, Hill’s assertion that with planning and determination, challenges can be converted into opportunities, is supported by this concept.
2.Napoleon Hill believed that strong desire combined with a clear plan leads to success. I think that idea connects well to nurse entrepreneurship because starting a business requires both motivation and financial preparation. According to the National Nurses in Business Association (NNBA, 2023), nurse entrepreneurs should explore multiple funding options such as personal savings or lines of credit before launching a venture. For my business, I would first consider personal savings and possibly a small business loan through a local bank or credit union. I would also look into Small Business Administration (SBA) loans, since they often offer lower interest rates and structured repayment plans.
Locally, there may be small business development centers, community grants, or state workforce development programs that support healthcare-related startups. Many cities offer entrepreneur support programs, especially for women- or minority-owned businesses. Government funding, such as SBA-backed loans could help cover startup costs (U.S. Small Business Administration, 2023).
I also believe political factors can impact business success. Changes in healthcare policy, reimbursement models, and regulations can affect operations. For example, telehealth reimbursement rules or Medicare regulations can directly impact nursing businesses. Staying informed about policy changes is important because political decisions influence funding opportunities and compliance requirements.
Creative Clinical Practice Reflection PaperInstructions This is a reflective essay that will require you to reflect on this weeks Nursing Research Spotlight. Specifically, your brief reflection paper will address these key points/questions: In the example of Dr. Holstads work in this weeks Nursing Research Spotlight, the researchers created a creative strategy to address HIV-positive womens medication adherence. Discuss a time that you used a creative strategy to care for a client. How could you use quantitative research methods to study whether the creative care strategy you used had positive patient outcomes? In your quantitative study, what would be one independent variable and what would be one dependent variable? What possible confounding variables would you need to control to ensure your study was internally valid? Assignment Guidelines and Rubric Papers will be brief and written from a first-person or third-person perspective due to the reflective nature of the writing prompt. Therefore, students may use the words I, me, or my in this reflective paper if desired. Title pages and abstracts are not required for this assignment. However, all other APA formatting guidelines will apply for this paper. A reference page with corresponding in-text citations are required. At minimum, students must reference one peer-reviewed resource that may include the course textbook. The body of the paper addressing the questions will be 500 words in length (not including the reference page). Review the grading guidelines below for more details. Submission Guidelines Submit your assignment as a Microsoft Word document. Please note: This assignment will take approximately 120 minutes (2 hours) to complete. Paper Rubric Paper RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsContent 80 to >75 pts Exceptional The paper thoroughly addresses the topic, answers all questions, and appropriately applies course concepts, theories, and materials. The paper contains the required number of references to course readings and relevant sources. 75 to >63 pts Effective The paper largely addresses the topic and questions and applies some course concepts, theories, and materials. The paper contains the required number of relevant references. 63 to >52 pts Needs Improvement The paper partially addresses the topic and questions and minimally applies course concepts, theories, and materials. The paper contains some, but not all required references or references are not relevant. 52 to >0 pts Unacceptable The paper does not address the topic or questions and does not appropriately apply course concepts, theories, and materials. The paper does not contain supporting references. / 80 pts Format 10 to >9 pts Exceptional Writing fully meets any word or page requirements, noted formatting (APA), and/or other criteria listed. The assignment is submitted in a timely manner. 9 to >7 pts Effective Writing approaches word or page requirements, noted formatting (APA), and/or other criteria listed. The assignment is submitted in a timely manner. 7 to >3 pts Needs Improvement Writing partially meets the word or page requirements, noted formatting (APA), and/or other criteria listed. The assignment is submitted in a timely manner. 3 to >0 pts Unacceptable Writing does not meet the word or page requirements, noted formatting (APA), and/or other criteria listed. The assignment is not submitted in a timely manner. / 10 pts Writing Mechanics and Grammar 10 to >9 pts Exceptional Rules of grammar and mechanics are followed throughout and there are no more than two (2) grammatical mistakes. 9 to >7 pts Effective Rules of grammar and mechanics are largely followed, and there are a few mistakes (3 or more). 7 to >4 pts Needs Improvement There are considerable issues with grammar and mechanics that detract from the content. 4 to >0 pts Unacceptable There are major issues with grammar, and errors hinder understanding. / 10 pts Total Points: 0 Course Textbook: Polit, D. F., & Beck, C. T. (2022). Essentials of nursing research: Appraising evidence for nursing practice (10th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. ISBN: 9781975141851
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Given the possibility of multiple risks for poor health status and healthcare access, the idea of risk profiles has been introduced. How might the ability to identify risk profiles enable healthcare systems and providers to explore the multiple risks in certain populations in terms of access to care and use of that care? It has been said that for many nurses during the period of social activism, their concerns with injustices in the world rendered their political involvement unavoidable. What are some of the examples that demonstrate the political involvement by nurses? As a society we assure the health of our public through the application of a comprehensive public health framework that starts with gathering information about families, communities, systems, and the population. How is this information gathered? What type of information is needed? How is the information used? For insured individuals, what cost-related barriers can still prevent them from accessing necessary care, and what is the public health consequence What are the primary barriers to healthcare access in rural communities, and what innovative solutions are being implemented to address them?
Purpose This assignment is designed to help students engage with nursing literature that directly influences client care. By reviewing current research, students will identify evidence-based nursing interventions and apply them to their clinical practice Search for two evidence-based articles from nursing journals or research articles within the last 5 years on selected topic which is infection control. Literature must be written by nurses. 7th Edition APA format Changes Write a professional paper in APA 7th edition format, summarizing five nursing interventions identified in the Infection Control Nursing Authors Rashida Conway Article 2024 The American Journal of Nursing 124 n3(20240301);33 Conway, R. (2024). Infection Control Nursing. The American Journal of Nursing, 124(3), 33. Article 2: Patterns and trends in infection control nursing research: Text network analysis AuthorsDajung RyuHyunhee ParkSohyune Sok Article 2024 inBMC Nursing24 (20251117) Ryu, D., Park, H., & Sok, S. (2025). Patterns and trends in infection control nursing research: text network analysis. BMC Nursing, 24.
After reading Finks Five Days at Memorial Utilize the PowerPoint template. Each slide represents either an ethical principle or ethical questions about the Five Days book and how it relates to current events within health care. Provide 3 examples from the book on how the specific ethical principle was or was not upheld at Memorial during Hurricane Katrina. Be clear if it was upheld or violated on the slide. You should not reuse the same example over and over, you should have different examples for each ethical principle. You should use names and direct examples from the book. Focus on how the principles were violated in regard to the patients and their care. Provide discussion bullet points for the posed questions regarding lessons learned, similarities described in Five Days between Katrina and the COVID pandemic, and how Pou’s treatment by the legal system compares to the case of RaDonda Vaught. (3 key ideas/examples for each slide) Responses should be in bullet points and should show thought and evidence of reading the book. The bullet points should not be in paragraph form. They should be concise but with enough information to be understood by the reader. Use the criteria posted in the rubric to form your PowerPoint project. Make sure to use in-text citations. You should add a design and photos to the slides to increase the visual appeal of the PowerPoint project. Just make sure the slides are readable to the viewer (color scheme chosen allows for easy readability of text, font size is not extremely small). References should be cited on the slides. You are expected to create an original presentation in your own words. Do not copy from others. You may use outside materials to make your case, but you are expected to cite appropriately and analyze what you are citing with your own ideas. AI use is not appropriate for this assignment. PowerPoint Template Provided below are links with some information about the current RaDonda Vaught case: Overview of Vaught case ANA Response to Vaught verdict
Discuss the interventions and relationships between advanced practice nurses and families in creating positive outcomes in palliative and end-of-life care. How might you assist a parent or parents in preparing for a discussion about the impending death of a grandparent with a child?
, and share your thoughts. Do you believe these assertions and strategies could be useful in the work you do or hope to do one day? Why or why not? Share any interventions you have used either personally or professionally. How were they received?
A PowerPoint presentation (1015 slides), including:
Title slide and References (not counted in the 1015)
Speaker notes in the Notes section of each slide
APA format for citations and references
At least 4 scholarly sources (within the last 5 years)
Content Requirements
Follow this structure in your presentation
:1. Research Problem (Slide 12): Research problem: Improving follow-up compliance for abnormal cancer screening results in a family practice clinic
Identify a current issue in advanced nursing practice.
Explain why it is a problem (in 3 sentences or fewer).
State your research question clearly.
2. Research Design (Slide 3)
Indicate whether a qualitative or quantitative study best answers your question.
Justify your choice.
3. Middle-Range Theory (Slide 4)
Select and briefly describe a middle-range nursing theory.
Explain its relevance to your chosen research problem.
4. Literature Review and Study Critique (Slides 512)Utilizing your Literature review from earlier in the course, summarize and critique the relevant studies based on its design.If Qualitative:
Regarding your presentation assignment, what did you learn about the research project?
Would you have approached the assignment differently? Why or why not? Research topic: Improving follow-up compliance for abnormal cancer screening results in a family practice clinic
Submission Instructions:
Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.
Incorporate a minimum of 2 current (published within the last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work. Journal articles should be referenced according to the current APA style (the online library has an abbreviated version of the APA Manual).
No websites can be cited. References must be no more than 5 years old.
Discussion is going to go through a turnitin and ChatGPT/AI plagiarism checker. The percentage has to be less than 20% of plagiarism please
Read
Lobiondo-Wood, G. & Haber, J. (2018). Nursing research: Methods and critical appraisal for evidence-based practice (9th ed.). Elsevier. ISBN: 9780323431316
If you have not yet done so, choose one of the following nonprofit organizations or government agencies (linked in Resources) to research:
American Red Cross.
Habitat for Humanity.
United Way.
Doctors Without Borders.
The Salvation Army.
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) (formerly the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund).
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
National Center for Transgender Equality.
National Resource Center on LGBT Aging.
Advocacy & Services for LGBT Elders.
Equal Justice Initiative.
National Alliance to End Homelessness.
Urban Triage.
World Health Organization.
The Arc: For People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
Alliance for Retired Americans.
Futures Without Violence.
Blue Campaign: What Is Human Trafficking?
Covenant House.
Cultural Survival.
Scenario
You are interested in expanding your role as a nurse and are considering working in an area where you can promote equal opportunity and improve the quality of life in your local or global community. You are aware of several nonprofit organizations and government agencies whose work contributes to this effort in some way. You are particularly interested in one of these organizations but would like to know more about its contribution to public health and safety improvement. You would also like to report the results of your research in a scholarly paper that you could submit for publication.
Instructions
Research a selected local, national, or global nonprofit organization or government agency from the list provided. Determine how the organization or agency contributes to public health and safety improvements, promotes equal opportunity, and improves the quality of life within the community. Submit your findings in a 35 page report.
As you begin to prepare this assignment, it would be an excellent choice to complete the Nonprofit Organizations and Community Health activity to gain insight into promoting equal opportunity and improving the quality of life in a community. The information gained from completing this activity will help you succeed with the assignment.
After completing this activity, choose an organization or agency from the list in the preparation section that you are most interested in researching.
Document Format and Length
Format your research article using APA style.
Refer to the APA Style Paper Tutorial (linked in Resources) to help you in writing and formatting your paper. Be sure to include:
A title page and references page. An abstract is not required.
Appropriate section headings.
Your paper should comprise 35 pages of content plus title and references pages.
Supporting Evidence
Cite at least three credible sources from peer-reviewed journals or professional industry publications published within the past 5 years that support your research findings.
Graded Requirements
The requirements outlined below correspond to the grading criteria in the assignment rubric, so be sure to address each point. Read the performance-level descriptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed.
Explain how an organizations mission and vision enable it to contribute to public health and safety improvements.
Provide examples of ways a local and/or global initiative supports the mission and vision and promotes public health and safety.
Evaluate an organizations ability to promote equal opportunity and improve the quality of life in a community.
Consider the effects of social, cultural, economic, and physical barriers.
Assess the impact of funding sources, policy, and legislation on an organization’s service delivery.
Consider the potential implications of funding decisions, policy, and legislation for individuals, families, and aggregates within the community.
Explain how an organizations work impacts the health and/or safety needs of a local community.
Consider how nurses might become involved with the organization.
Organize content so ideas flow logically with smooth transitions; contains few errors in grammar/punctuation, word choice, and spelling.
Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references exhibiting nearly flawless adherence to APA format.
Write with a specific purpose and audience in mind.
Adhere to scholarly and disciplinary writing standards and APA formatting requirements.
Additional Requirements
Before submitting your paper, proofread it to minimize errors that could distract readers and make it difficult for them to focus on your research findings.
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[u05a1] Week 5 Assignment: Community Resources
[u05a1] Week 5 Assignment: Community Resources
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
Explain how an organizations mission and vision enable it to contribute to public health and safety improvements.
40 to >34 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Explains how an organizations mission and vision enable it to contribute to public health and safety improvements. Draws well-reasoned, logical conclusions about the organizations work and provides a specific, relevant example of how a local or global initiative supports the organizations mission and vision and promotes public health and safety.
34 to >28 pts
PROFICIENT
Explains how an organizations mission and vision enable it to contribute to public health and safety improvements.
28 to >0 pts
BASIC
Partially describes how an organizations mission and vision enable it to contribute to public health and safety improvements.
0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not explain how an organizations mission and vision enable it to contribute to public health and safety improvements.
/ 40 pts
Evaluate an organizations ability to promote equal opportunity and improve the quality of life in a community.
40 to >34 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Evaluates an organizations ability to promote equal opportunity and improve the quality of life in a community with regard to the effects of social, cultural, economic, and physical barriers and their implications for the organization and community.
34 to >28 pts
PROFICIENT
Evaluates an organizations ability to promote equal opportunity and improve the quality of life in a community.
28 to >0 pts
BASIC
Describes how an organization promotes equal opportunity and improves the quality of life in a community.
0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not describe how an organization promotes equal opportunity and improves the quality of life in a community.
/ 40 pts
Assess the impact of funding sources, policy, and legislation on an organization’s service delivery.
40 to >34 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Assesses the impact of funding sources, policy, and legislation on an organizations service delivery. Provides clear insight into the potential implications of funding decisions, policy, and legislation for community members.
34 to >28 pts
PROFICIENT
Assesses the impact of funding sources, policy, and legislation on an organizations service delivery.
28 to >0 pts
BASIC
Identifies funding sources, policy, and legislation related to an organizations service delivery.
0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not identify funding sources, policy, and legislation related to on an organizations service delivery.
/ 40 pts
Explain how an organizations work impacts the health and/or safety needs of a local community.
40 to >34 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Explain how an organizations work impacts the health and/or safety needs of a local community, and offers creative or insightful ideas about how nurses might become involved with the organization.
34 to >28 pts
PROFICIENT
Explains how an organizations work impacts the health and/or safety needs of a local community.
28 to >0 pts
BASIC
Describes an organizations work in community health and safety.
0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not explain how an organizations work impacts the health and/or safety needs of a local community.
/ 40 pts
Organize content so ideas flow logically with smooth transitions; contains few errors in grammar/punctuation, word choice, and spelling.
30 to >25.5 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Organizes content with a clear purpose. Content flows logically with smooth transitions using coherent paragraphs, correct grammar/punctuation, word choice, and free of spelling errors.
25.5 to >21 pts
PROFICIENT
Organizes content so ideas flow logically with smooth transitions; contains few errors in grammar/punctuation, word choice, and spelling.
21 to >0 pts
BASIC
Organizes content with some logical flow and smooth transitions. Contains errors in grammar/punctuation, word choice, and spelling.
0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not organize content for ideas. Lacks logical flow and smooth transitions.
/ 30 pts
Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references exhibiting nearly flawless adherence to APA format.
10 to >8.5 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Exhibits strict and flawless adherence to APA formatting of headings, in-text citations, and references. Quotes and paraphrases correctly.
8.5 to >7 pts
PROFICIENT
Applies APA formatting to in-text citations and references exhibiting nearly flawless adherence to APA format.
7 to >0 pts
BASIC
Applies APA formatting to in-text citations, headings and references incorrectly and/or inconsistently, detracting noticeably from the content. Inconsistently uses headings, quotes and/or paraphrasing.
0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not apply APA formatting to headings, in-text citations, and references. Does not use quotes or paraphrase correctly.