ENGL 1020: Composition/Analysis

University of Memphis

Rhetorical Analysis Essay Assignment

Purpose: 

The purpose of your rhetorical analysis is to analyze another writer’s argument.  Of course, your essay should address what the writer has written, but the emphasis of your rhetorical analysis essay should be a close examination of how the writer has presented an argument. Your purpose is not to argue with (or state your agreement with) the writer’s position. Your primary purpose is to analyze the strategies and features another writer has used to be persuasive. Do not be diverted from your primary task: to demonstrate that you have uncovered interesting, important things about the way the author’s argument has been presented.

Process:

First, you need to choose an article to analyze. Consider the following options from Writing Memphis:

• “The Soul of Memphis” by Jamie Katz, pp. 19-39
• “The Education of Dasmine Cathey” by Brad Wolverton, pp. 143-162
• “Memphis Burning” by Preston Lauterbach, pp. 183-201
• “The Resistance: Memphis Activism Sprouts Everywhere” by Flyer Staff, pp. 83-91

You may also find an argument about Memphis from another source, but if you choose this route then you must get the article approved by me before you begin writing.

You do not need to agree with the argument to analyze it, but you should be careful to choose an argument that you can approach objectively, as you will not be critiquing the argument; you will be analyzing it. Your analysis should be no less than four pages long. 

What Should Be Analyzed?

Listed below are the sorts of things your rhetorical analysis should consider. This list is neither a checklist nor an outline, and not every question will apply to every article.

•  Purpose (What is the writer trying to accomplish with the essay?)

•  Audience (To whom does the writer try to appeal?  How does the writer try to connect with that audience?)

•  Organization (How has the writer structured and presented the argument?)

•  Nods to the Opposition (How does the writer anticipate and address arguments that might be made against his/her position?)

•  Definition (How does the writer define key terms used in the argument?)

•  Examples (What sort of examples/analogies does the writer use as evidence?)

•  Appeals to Authority (How does the writer use other sources, experts, statistics, etc.?)

•  Ethos (How does the writer present him/herself to the reader?)

•  Logos (How does the writer appeal to the reader’s sense of logical reasoning?)

•  Pathos (How does the writer appeal to the reader’s emotions, beliefs, and values?)

•  Kairos (How has the author made use of an opportune moment or place?)

•  Tone (What is the writer’s attitude towards the subject?)

•  Diction and Imagery (What are the effects of the writer’s word choices?)

Submission: You will submit your paper digitally, via ecourseware. If you choose to analyze an article that we did not read in class, then you will also have to submit that article as an appendix. MLA citation and format are required. For specifics about format please see the course syllabus.

Requirements: 

• Four full pages (not including works cited page)
• MLA citation and format
• Submitted digitally to the Dropbox
• Avoid summary (beyond a brief introductory summary of your source)

Compare and contrast cultural competence and cultural sensitivity used in health care settings by professional staff. Provide one specific example each for cultural competence and cultural sensitivity that could be applied in your chosen advanced nursing role.

Based on “Case Study: Fetal Abnormality” and other required topic study materials, write a 750-1,000-word reflection that answers the following questions:

1. What is the Christian view of the nature of human persons, and which theory of moral status is it compatible with? How is this related to the intrinsic human value and dignity?
2. Which theory or theories are being used by Jessica, Marco, Maria, and Dr. Wilson to determine the moral status of the fetus? What from the case study specifically leads you to believe that they hold the theory you selected?
3. How does the theory determine or influence each of their recommendations for action?
4. What theory do you agree with? Why? How would that theory determine or influence the recommendation for action?

Remember to support your responses with the topic study materials.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric (LOCATED IN RUBRIC). Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

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Course Code	Class Code	Assignment Title	Total Points
PHI-413V	PHI-413V-O502	Case Study on Moral Status	200.0
Criteria	Percentage	Unsatisfactory (0.00%)	Less than Satisfactory (65.00%)	Satisfactory (75.00%)	Good (85.00%)	Excellent (100.00%)	Comments	Points Earned
Content	70.0%
Christian View of the Nature of Human Persons and Compatible Theory of Moral Status	30.0%	Explanation of the Christian view of the nature of human persons and the theory of moral status that it is compatible is insufficient. Explanation is not supported by topic study materials.	Explanation of the Christian view of the nature of human persons and the theory of moral status that it is compatible is unclear. Explanation is not clearly supported by topic study materials.	Explanation of the Christian view of the nature of human persons and the theory of moral status that it is compatible is clear. Explanation is supported by topic study materials.	Explanation of the Christian view of the nature of human persons and the theory of moral status that it is compatible is clear and thorough. Explanation is supported by topic study materials.	Explanation of the Christian view of the nature of human persons and the theory of moral status that it is compatible is clear, thorough, and explained with a deep understanding of the connection between them. Explanation is supported by topic study materials.
Determination of Moral Status	15.0%	The theory or theories that are used by each person to determine the moral status of the fetus is not adequately explained. Rationale for choices made is not supported by topic study materials or case study examples.	The theory or theories that are used by each person to determine the moral status of the fetus is not clearly explained. Rationale for choices made is unclearly supported by topic study materials or case study examples.	The theory or theories that are used by each person to determine the moral status of the fetus is explained and draws relevant conclusions. Rationale for choices made is supported by topic study materials and case study examples.	The theory or theories that are used by each person to determine the moral status of the fetus is explained clearly and draws relevant conclusions. Rationale for choices made is clearly supported by topic study materials and case study examples.	The theory or theories that are used by each person to determine the moral status of the fetus is explained clearly and draws insightful relevant conclusions. Rationale for choices made is clearly supported by topic study materials and case study examples.
Recommendation for Action	15.0%	Explanation of how the theory determines or influences each of their recommendations for action is insufficient. Explanation is not supported by topic study materials.	Explanation of how the theory determines or influences each of their recommendations for action is unclear. Explanation unclearly supported by topic study materials.	Explanation of how the theory determines or influences each of their recommendations for action is clear. Explanation is supported by topic study materials.	Explanation of how the theory determines or influences each of their recommendations for action is clear and demonstrates an understanding of the theory. Explanation is supported by topic study materials.	Explanation of how the theory determines or influences each of their recommendations for action is clear, insightful, and demonstrates a deep understanding of the theory and its impact on recommendation for action. Explanation is supported by topic study materials.
Personal Response to Case Study	10.0%	Evaluation of which theory is personally preferable along with how that theory would influence personal recommendations for action is inadequate.	Evaluation of which theory is preferable along with how that theory would influence personal recommendations for action is lacking a personal connection.	Evaluation of which theory is preferable within personal practice along with how that theory would influence personal recommendations for action is clear.	Evaluation of which theory is preferable within personal practice along with how that theory would influence personal recommendations for action is clear and relevant.	Evaluation of which theory is preferable within personal practice along with how that theory would influence personal recommendations for action is clear, relevant, and insightful.
Organization, Effectiveness, and Format	30.0%
Thesis Development and Purpose	7.0%	Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.	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	8.0%	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 progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.	Clear and convincing argument 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) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.	Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.	Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.	Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
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.	Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.	Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.	Appropriate 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.

DPI Project Milestone: 10 Strategic Points for the Prospectus, Proposal, and Direct Practice Improvement ProjecIn the prospectus, proposal, and scholarly project there are 10 strategic points that need to be clear, simple, correct, and aligned to ensure the research is doable, valuable, and credible. The 10 strategic points emerge from researching literature on a topic that is based on or aligned with the learner’s personal passion, future career purpose, and degree area. These 10 points provide a guiding vision for DPI Project. In this assignment, you will continue the work begun in DNP-815, working on your draft of a document addressing the 10 key strategic points that define your intended research focus and approach.

The DNP-815 10 Strategic Points-ATTACHED

In the prospectus, proposal, and scholarly project there are 10 strategic points that need to be clear, simple, correct, and aligned to ensure the research is doable, valuable, and credible. The 10 strategic points emerge from researching literature on a topic that is based on or aligned with the learner’s personal passion, future career purpose, and degree area. These 10 points provide a guiding vision for DPI Project. In this assignment, you will continue the work begun in DNP-815, working on your draft of a document addressing the 10 key strategic points that define your intended research focus and approach.h

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

· Locate the “The 10 Strategic Points for the Prospectus, Proposal, and Direct Practice Improvement Project” that you completed in DNP-815.

· Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

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

· You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Directions:

Use the “The 10 Strategic Points for the Prospectus, Proposal, and Direct Practice Improvement Project” resource to draft statements for each of the 10 points for your intended research study.

Portfolio Practice Hours:

Practice immersion assignments are based on your current course objectives, and are intended to be application-based learning using your real-world practice setting. These assignments earn practice immersion hours, and are indicated in the assignment by a Portfolio Practice Hours statement which reminds you, the learner, to enter in a corresponding case log in Typhon. Actual clock hours are entered, but the average hours associated with each practice immersion assignment is 10.

You are required to complete your assignment using real-world application. Real-world application requires the use of evidence-based data, contemporary theories, and concepts presented in the course. The culmination of your assignment must present a viable application in a current practice setting. For more information on parameters for practice immersion hours, please refer to DNP resources in the DC Network.

10 STRATEGIC POINTS 2

Ten Strategic Points

Grand Canyon University

DNP-815- O502: Scientific Underpinnings

10 Strategic Points Table

(Use this table to complete the 10 Strategic Points document for your project.)

	10 Strategic Points	Comments/Feedback
Broad Topic Area	Impact of Medication Administration Errors on 3-4-Year-old Leukemia Patients
Literature Review	A. Verghese, A., Charlton, B., Kassirer, J. P., Ramsey, M., & Ioannidis, J. P. (2015). Inadequacies of physical examination as a cause of medical errors and adverse events: a collection of vignettes. The American journal of medicine, 128(12), 1322-1324. The article looks at the “Inadequacies of physical examination as a cause of medical errors and adverse events: a collection of vignettes” from the American journal of medicine. It takes into consideration the fact that, the oversights in the corporeal assessment are a medical fault which aren’t studied via chart evaluation. Furthermore, the article states that these oversights in the corporeal assessments may be the primary contributors to the neglected or late diagnosis besides unnecessary exposure to contrast as well as radiation on the Leukemia patients. Either the authors indicate that the incorrect treatments resulting from these delays leads to unfavorable results like fainting on the Leukemia patient, lack of appetite on the side of the patient, worsening the Leukemia conditions which eventually can lead to early death of the patient. B. Hockings, J. K., Owolabi, D. K., Broyles, J. E., & Wheelis, S. C. (2017). Impact of medication administration error on over 3 years Leukemia patients and the stimulating factors in acute leukemia and stem cell transplant patients. Supportive Care in Cancer, 25(6), 1853-1858. The authors of this article explored the “Impact of medication administration error on over 3 years Leukemia patients and the stimulating factors in acute leukemia and stem cell transplant patients.” This article is from supportive care in cancer and it was retrieved from Google Scholar. The article authors acknowledge the fact that, the medication administration errors lead to severe impacts on the health conditions of the patient more especially the ones who are 3 – 4 years of Leukemia. According to the authors, the impacts associated with the medication administration errors may lead to worsening of the health condition of the patient, the rate of Leukemia advancement into higher stages may also increase with treatment or managing of this deadly disease being more complicated. The authors argue that using erroneous medicines, the Leukemia advancement increases without the knowledge of the patient which makes even the survival chances of the patient to reduce due to stress upon realizing that there was an error in his or her medication. C. Douer, D. (2016). Efficacy and safety of vincristine sulfate liposome injection in the treatment of adult acute lymphocytic leukemia. The oncologist, 21(7), 840-847. This research study examines the “Efficacy and safety vincristine sulfate liposome injection in the treatment of adult acute lymphocytic Leukemia” this article is from the oncologist. The article has been retrieved from Google Scholar. The authors take into consideration on the erroneous administration of vincristine sulfate liposome injection drug which is commonly used for treatment of Leukemia more especially at the lower stages like this of 3 – 4 years. However, when this drug is misused, it leads to instant death according to the author since even when it’s correctly applied, it’s normally restricted due to neurotoxicity concerns. The author indicates that if a patient with large body surface area to volume ratio is overdosed with the drug, it will lead to death or reduction of the survival rates to almost 20% in accordance with the authors’ analysis. D. Tavitian, S., Denis, A., Vergez, F., Berard, E., Sarry, A., Huynh, A., … & Bertoli, S. (2016). Impact of obesity in favorable‐risk AML patients receiving intensive chemotherapy. American journal of hematology, 91(2), 193-198. The authors of this article analyze the “Impact of obesity in favorable risk AML patients receiving intensive chemotherapy” an article from American journal of hematology. The article has been retrieved from Google Scholar. According to the authors, the obesity has got negative impacts more especially to the Leukemia patients who are receiving intensive chemotherapy while trying to manage it at the earlier stages. According to the authors, the erroneous medication administration to such Leukemia patients may lead to paralysis in the earlier stages as well as earlier death if the erroneous medication isn’t recognized earlier. E. Santoleri, F., Lasala, R., Ranucci, E., La Barba, G., Di Lorenzo, R., Vetrò, A., … & Costantini, A. (2016). Medication adherence to tyrosine kinase inhibitors: 2-year analysis of medication adherence to imatinib treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia and correlation with the depth of molecular response. Acta haematologica, 136(1), 45-51. This last article explores “Medication adherence to tyrosine kinase inhibitors: 2-year analysis of medication adherence to imatinib treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia and correlation with the depth of molecular response.” From Acta haematologica, the article is retrieved from Google Scholar. In accordance with the authors of the article, adherence to tyrosine medication can help in the treatment of Leukemia more especially at the earlier stage of 3 – 4 years. However, the authors stresses that the erroneous administration of these drugs that are meant to cure the Leukemia, they can turn out to be a poison in the body which facilitates the advancement of the disease in the body and eventually leads to coma and consequently death. From the above articles, various variables were identified which includes, the patients served between 4AM to 8AM experience higher rates of erroneous medication which is a time dependent variable. The second variable is on the medication ordered by practicing nurses, with resultant observation that it is very high more especially during weekends. This is an independent variable. The year of the trainee also means that a dependent variable in the last first year trainees committed many erroneous administrations of medication compared to final years trainees.
Problem Statement	It is not known the impact of medication administration errors on 3-4-year-old leukemia patients
Clinical/PICO Questions	What is the impact of medication administration errors in pediatric patients? What are the impacts of medication administration errors on 3-4-Year-old Leukemia Patients?
Sample	· Location– Harris County, Texas. USA · Target Population: · Pediatric Hospitals/ Patients · 3-4-Year-old Leukemia Patients · Physicians · Therapists Sample: Will be composed of interviews with 5 pediatric hospitals, physicians, parents and 5 Therapists in the county.
Define Variables	To effectively understand the impact of medication administration errors on 3-4-year-old Leukemia patients, the following variables would be used. · The number of patients seen who erroneously administered medication are – dependent variable · Medication ordered by the trainees – independent variable · The year the trainee is in medical practicing like first year or final year – independent variable.
Methodology and Design	Qualitative Descriptive Study
Purpose Statement	The purpose of this qualitative descriptive case study is to understand are the impacts of medication administration errors on 3-4-Year-old Leukemia Patients in Harris County, Texas?
Data Collection Approach	· Informed & signed consent by participants · Visits to pediatric hospital facilities · Interview with Physicians, Parents & Therapist recorded on tape · Sampling Method: Purposeful Sampling · Sources: Interviews, Surveys & Questionnaires
Data Analysis Approach	· Data will be collected and analyzed for the study. · Descriptive statistics will be used in summarizing the data collected. · Coding will be used to address questions posed. · A narrative summary will be developed.

References

Douer, D. (2016). Efficacy and safety of vincristine sulfate liposome injection in the treatment of adult acute lymphocytic leukemia. The oncologist, 21(7), 840-847.

Hockings, J. K., Owolabi, D. K., Broyles, J. E., & Wheelis, S. C. (2017). Impact of medication administration error on over 3 years Leukemia patients and the stimulating factors in acute leukemia and stem cell transplant patients. Supportive Care in Cancer, 25(6), 1853-1858.

Santoleri, F., Lasala, R., Ranucci, E., La Barba, G., Di Lorenzo, R., Vetrò, A., … & Costantini, A. (2016). Medication adherence to tyrosine kinase inhibitors: 2-year analysis of medication adherence to imatinib treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia and correlation with the depth of molecular response. Acta haematologica, 136(1), 45-51.

Tavitian, S., Denis, A., Vergez, F., Berard, E., Sarry, A., Huynh, A., … & Bertoli, S. (2016). Impact of obesity in favorable‐risk AML patients receiving intensive chemotherapy. American journal of hematology, 91(2), 193-198.

Verghese, A., Charlton, B., Kassirer, J. P., Ramsey, M., & Ioannidis, J. P. (2015). Inadequacies of physical examination as a cause of medical errors and adverse events: a collection of vignettes. The American journal of medicine, 128(12), 1322-1324.

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SOCS185N-11504 Discussions Week 1 Discussion: Social Caus…!

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This is a graded discussion: 25 points possible

due Sep 9 at 1:59am

Week 1 Discussion: Social Causes of Suicide

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Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity:

Lesson Minimum of 1 outside scholarly source

Initial Post Instructions Sociologist C. Wright Mills preferred to call the sociological perspective the sociological imagination, and he saw it transforming personal troubles into public issues. Let us begin our discussion this week by considering suicide, which is thoroughly explored in Chapter 1 of the textbook.

For the initial post, address the following:

How does the sociological imagination help to examine private acts such as suicide within a larger societal context? What are some examples of social forces influencing youth suicide trends in the United States, suicide trends in India, and suicide trends in the U.S. military? Use the sociological imagination to explain your observations, and how the sociological imagination helps us consider the causes and possible solutions to suicide.

Follow-Up Post Instructions Respond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification and/or include perspectives from outside scholarly sources shared in the discussion forum by classmates and/or the instructor.

Writing Requirements

Minimum of 3 posts (1 initial & 2 follow-up) APA format for in-text citations and list of references Include citations from at least the assigned textbook/lesson reading and one additional outside scholarly source to support your response.

Grading This activity will be graded using the Discussion Grading Rubric. Please review the following link:

Link (webpage): Discussion Guidelines

Course Outcomes (CO): 1, 2

Due Date for Initial Post: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Wednesday Due Date for Follow-Up Posts: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday

Reference

Kendall, D. (2018). Sociology in our times: The essentials (11 ed). Boston: Cengage Learning.

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Sheila Farr (Instructor) Aug 25, 2019

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Hello Students,

As you begin to analyze “the sociological imagination, I encourage you to ask yourself the following question: “How can you analyze other situations, not just suicide as you will do in this question using what you have learned about the sociological imagination.” It may be helpful if you have this question in the back of your mind as you are addressing the various parts of this discussion question. I think this discussion will be a lively one!

This discussion covers the following outcomes: (CO #1 ) (PO #1 & #3) as outlined in your syllabus.

http://www.popularsocialscience.com/2013/04/29/t he-sociological-imagination-thinking-outside-the- box/

Best,

Sheila Farr

Sameera Farhood Thursday

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Suicide is more than a private act amongst oneself. The sociological imagination helps us place seemingly personal troubles, such as loosing one’s job or feeling like committing suicide, into a larger social context, where we can distinguish whether and how personal troubles may be related to public issues (Kendall, 2018). It helps us take personal troubles, that are happening worldwide, and make them into public issues. For example, in New Delhi, India, a new economic boom has increased suicide rates in the 15-29 age category, especially high among those living in the wealthier areas. Many people would read about an economic boom and automatically think about how the civilians living in that area must be living a “good” life, when in reality, it is causing a major public issue behind the scenes. The result? Intensified job anxiety, higher expectations, and more pressure for individual achievement (Kendall, 2018). The sociological imagination is the reason today that we are able to take personal troubles, such as suicide, and link them to many different public issues, figuring out what the cause is. It has helped us focus more on the social problems causing individuals to act out rather than blaming individuals for creating their own problems, making them act in such ways. Many sociologists have also used the sociological imagination in a way to explore the relationship between suicide and today’s society, creating theoretical perspectives. One perspective that was applied to suicide is the Symbolic Interactionist Perspective which focuses on studying at a microlevel, analyzing people’s face-face interactions and the roles they play in society. From this point of view, a suicide attempt may be a way of garnering attention-a call for help- rather than ending ones life (Kendall 2018). Social forces influencing youth suicide trends starts with what one see’s, hears about or is exposed to. About a third of respondents reported hearing about cutting from an outside source, such as books, magazines, TV, or friends. In some instances, it was picked up from friends who were engaged in the practice. These findings suggest that some self-injurers do in fact learn the practice from others ( Taylor & Ibañez 2015). In today’s society I have observed many different things when referring to suicide. I believe that there are still problems with people blaming an individual instead of trying to solve the issue, whether it is personal or public; I have also seen many areas, globally, attempt to reach out and help suicidal people, making them feel like they have another option, another reason to continue living. Overall, the sociological imagination has helped us look deeper into the causes of suicide, analyzing the individual at a micro and macro-level, which has helped us realize the private issue is more of a public issue in todays society.

Taylor, J., & Ibañez, L. (2015). Sociological approaches to self-injury. Sociology Compass, 9(12), 1005-1014. doi:10.1111/soc4.12327

Kendall, D. (2018). Sociology in our times: The essentials (11 ed). Boston: Cengage Learningth

Amber Britt Yesterday

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Hello, Sameera! I loved your interpretation of C. Wright Mills sociological perspective. I also agree that a problem often seen is blaming. I’d personally have to say blaming is another form of and/or can lead to shaming which is a big concern for me. An approach I’ve recently learned about that can help minimize such acts are social support as introduced in the functional perspective of sociological imagination! Like any plan, it could be disrupted, leading to a disorderly system, so I encourage anyone dealing with their own “private affairs or distresses” to continue to seek help and guidance and to be reminded that their problem is not being faced by only them but others too (global interdepence—a relationship in which the lives of all people are closely intertwined and any one nation’s problems are part of a larger global problem).

Eric Devich Yesterday

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Sameera, I agree that personal troubles refer to the problems affecting the individuals, that the affecting individual, including other members of the society, typically will blame on the individuals own personal and moral failings. As you have said, blaming is a form of rejection that society uses to reject a person who made mistakes or failed at something. Instead society should do everything to still accept that person and help pick them back up. Just like Amber said in her reply, there are many things in society that will help an individual. Social Support definitely is a big one. Social issues are the main reasons why individuals commit suicide. When society makes you feel like you belong, you get a since of being wanted. This in turn gives that individual a since of purpose. Appraisal support is another key concept that should be followed. Having another person to get reasonable advice from to help in a certain situation is very beneficial. I agree that the Social Imagination helps us to get a bigger picture of what may cause suicide and being able to look at the smaller details, which help us to realize that an individual issue is more of a public issue.

Amber Britt Yesterday

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One would think their struggles are supposedly lived alone and told they are brought on because of their own personal actions and decisions. C. Wright Mills proposes those thoughts to be disprovable through a systematic study called sociological imagination. It is simply not ‘you vs. the world’, but you AND the world. This perspective gives one the ability to differentiate experiences of oneself and societal molding and to see private affairs like financial instability or unemployment are caused by social causes like environmental concerns or even poverty. Social Imagination is constructed of research methods (e.g. surveys, questionnaires and interviews) and theoretical perspectives such as the functionalist perspective and symbolic interactions which views society on a microlevel.

Global interdependence—a relationship in which the lives of all people are closely intertwined and any one nation’s problems are part of a larger global problem (Kendall, 2018)

is introduced when grasping an understanding of the relations of both personal distresses and public affairs. Mills points out that your problem is faced by others but even so your simple daily activities like jeopardizing study time to scroll on a social media platform and like pictures. (Examples of Sociological Imagination, n.d.) Sociological imagination, encourages one to think outside of their norm, to remove themselves and think beyond in certain approaches, global for example. Society removes individualistic decision making. One might think that their subconscious decision to take a certain route over the other or choice to purchase a specific brand instead of the other is commonsense, almost like an un-doubtly right decision that’s been shaped by past experiences. C. Wright Mills deems “commonsense” not commonsense at all but rather myths. (Kendall, 2018 p.6) For example, memes created by users on the internet and shared by thousands a day can be said to be agreeable or felt need to be. They encourage groupthink and could produce harmful outcomes like suicide. Memes or rather social media ultimately, are big social forces influencing suicide trends in the United States. Social media includes any coverage that can be seen, heard or experienced like tv shows (copycat suicides), the news, and peer pressure from (cyber)bullies or friends who’ve attempted themselves. Social media in the U.S. even effects our food and drinking consumption which becomes social rituals that places more importance on the symbolic value of a cup of coffee or tea than the food itself. A cup of tea could be more than for a health benefit but rather social interaction or coffee for its drug effects on the brain rather taste. (Crossman, 2019)

Is the saying, “money can’t buy happiness” true? The economic boom in Dehli, India proves it to be. The suicide rates in India are highest amongst the rich, in ages ranging from 15 to 29, as well the well educated. (NDTV.com, 2012;Lancet 2012; Kendall, 2018 p.7) It is understandable that with wealth and proper education more opportunities are introduced, however, so are job performance anxieties, mental and health issues (e.g. sleep disorders, depression, heart issues) and weakened relationships with people because of moving. When people move because of an increase of income, they lose social support which is expressed to be very important in the functionalist perspective of sociological imagination. The functionalist perspective, when disrupted leave people to question their lives and their ability to live it. One study that examined the functions of social support in reducing or preventing suicidal ideation in Air Force personnel during U.S. combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan found that all forms of social support were not equally important in protecting individuals against suicidal thoughts or actions. Esteem support played a big factor in the severity of the Air Force personnel’s thoughts of suicide. (Kendall, 2018 p.15)

Sociological imagination helps identify the causes (and indirect preventions) and solutions by placing flaw in public issues rather than a person’s life’s decisions. Shame is a factor I’ve observed that results in suicide and many seemingly private acts like it. Others shame people into losing their interests and rob them of the fact they are human. This shame tactic is often seen with teen pregnancies, addiction, homelessness, incarceration and even simply music taste. Resources for help and guidance in certain communities are limited or not utilized as a result of self-shame or fear of being ridiculed.

Overall, the sociological approach has allowed for us the opportunity to look more in depth to an act deemed private. It allows us to take the action of an individual that would other wise be classified as personal and relate it to and identify society’s role in that action. We are able to then use theories and perspectives to help further understand an individual and find solutions to help.

Kendall, D (2018) Sociology in our times: The essentials (11 ed). Boston: Cengage Learning

Examples of Sociological Imagination. (n.d.). In YourDictionary. Retrieved from https://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of- sociological-imagination.html

Crossman, Ashley. (2019, March 26). Definition of the Sociological Imagination and Overview of the Book. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/sociological-imagination- 3026756)

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Hello Students,

Thinking specifically about the connection between personal troubles and public issues, do you think there are any social problems in which this connection is hard to make? For example, can you look at poverty in general from this perspective?

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Sheila Farr

Sameera Farhood Yesterday

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Poverty from a sociological stand point can be interpreted in many different ways. Two main ways are; someone living in poverty brought it upon themselves or someone is living in poverty due to the society they live in and social forces around them. Generally speaking I truly think linking poverty (a personal trouble) to public issues is a hard connection to make.

Think of it this way, you can attempt to link poverty to unemployment issues globally but; not everyone who is unemployed is poor and not everyone who is poor is unemployed. Poverty is one of those things that is not fully understood yet due to the many different people/social classes dealing with the issue.

I do believe that there are some social forces and public issues that can be linked to poverty, especially those who are dealing with it while employed. For example, you have a single mother who is living in poverty while working a full time job but she’s only being paid minimum wage and she has to provide for herself and her child. With that example, we could definitely link minimum wage being too low (a public issue) to poverty (a personal trouble).

Although looking at poverty from a sociology stand point can be difficult, there are some ways you can look at it from the perspective of linking a personal trouble to a public issue.

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The Sociological Imagination helps to examine private acts such as suicide in a larger societal content as explained by the Sociologist C. Wright Mills. He helped individuals see the relationship between personal experiences and the larger social world. Suicide is more of an individual act of oneself that may be the result of personal troubles or social issues. Personal troubles are private problems that affect individuals and the networks of people with whom they regularly associate (Kendall, 2018, p. 6). Today, there are many trends in different countries all around the world that influence the current rise of youth suicide. One example, in New Delhi, India, suicide rates are highest in the 15-29 age category and are especially high among those living in the wealthier and more educated regions of the nation (NDTV.com, 2012;Lancet 2012; Kendall, 2018, p. 7). One might believe that in the world today, areas of great wealth would have lower risk of suicide. When in reality, they have the highest risk. Intensified job anxiety, higher expectations, and more pressure for individual achievement (Kendall 2018, p. 6). People would normally think the poor and uneducated would have the greater risk of suicide.

Some trends that are increasing youth suicide in the United States are income, gender disparities, age group differences and risk factors. In the United States, females are more likely to commit suicide than males. Some risk factors may include not having access to healthcare, to help prevent the chance of an individual committing suicide. Trends that lead to suicide in the U.S. Military may include unequal social support or companionship. Tangible support, which an individual has someone who is willing to help them with money or assistance. Appraisal support, which requires having someone to listen and hear problems and provide useful information on how to solve them. Esteem support deals with having people show concern for an individuals well-being and have confidence in that individual to overcome any obstacle. Esteem support was found to be one of the most important factors in whether the Air Force personal had experienced severe suicidal ideation (Kendall 2018, p. 15).

Today, the sociological imagination allows us to bridge the connection between why an individuals problems and thoughts of suicide occur in relation to problems in society. Social issues are the main reason why individuals commit suicide. Being able to distinguish between personal troubles and greater social issues is the true heart of of thinking sociologically (Wiley 2015). I have observed many ways that suicide has been expressed to the public. Whether it has been on television or on social media. It does not help that almost everyone in the world has easy access to both of these and in return is exposed to the ways that some individuals live their daily lives. Seeing this puts an added pressure on individuals who may not live an extravagant lifestyle. Individuals posting on social media such as, Facebook and Instagram, expressing a new job and are advancing up the ladder of success. Individuals today are triggered by this because they may not possess the same skills and advantages that some individuals may have. Many times individuals feel that their failure to get hired is a personal problem due to a poor interview or lack of experience (Wiley 2015). Another problem in society today are structures. Structures are “common and persistent roles and relationships that shape human interaction (Wiley 2015). Relationships could be husband and wife, boyfriend and girlfriend, employee and employer. Problems between structures can lead to suicide. Whether it may be an argument between a husband and a wife or the loss of a job to an employer. Both of these are reasons in a society that lead to suicide. Individual choices of a person reflect how they see themselves. Society looks at individuals who are different from the rest and considers them to be outcasts. Individuals involved in teen pregnancy, drugs, or even who smoke are open targets for society to single out and look at differently. Social media has a big influence on depicting this and how these individuals are shown. Television shows picturing women who became pregnant at a young age and now have trouble supporting there children because they’re trying to go to school and work at the same time. All of this shows what can happen after making poor choices. Society today looks down on individuals who make the poor choices. As a result, that individual becomes ignored and feels like they are not accepted anymore in society.

Overall, C. Wright Mill’s Social Imagination has helped us to paint a bigger picture and really understand how society has an influence on the lives of its people. If we don’t make a change, suicide as a resort to end individual problems will continue to rise. It is clear that being aware of structures and institutions can drastically alter the way we view the world. They act as tools within the greater sociological imagination to help us think critically about why individuals may make choices (Wiley 2015). Being able to analyze the smallest problems with the biggest problems of an individual, will help to understand how an individual issue can become more public in society.

Kendall, D. (2018). Sociology in our times: The essentials (11 ed). Boston: Cengage Learning

Wiley, Jeanette. “Sociological Imagination: A Critical Way to the World (Community, Environment, and Development: An Undergraduate Research Journal).” Community, Environment, and Development: An Undergraduate Research Journal (Penn State University), 6 May 2015, https://aese.psu.edu/students/research/ced- urj/news/2015/sociological-imagination-a-critical- way-to-the-world.

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9/3/19, 4(51 AM Page 1 of 1

This week we are exploring the research area of biostatistics where a researcher decides to analyze a specific population of interest where the researcher defines both the population and the objective of the analysis. One common approach is to select a sample of adults in a specific demographic and/or geographic area to assess whether each subject has a specific disease or not. This is known as the field of epidemiology where researchers study health and illness in human populations and disease patterns in efforts to inform the medical community about these populations.

Using your understanding of biostatistical research, discuss the importance of blinding, randomization, sample size, population, and sampling in the clinical trial research setting. Explain the importance of sound methodologies in public health research.

Requirements:

-2 pages

-APA style

-More citation through the text

-3 cited references

Advanced registered nursing graduates are entering the profession at dynamic time when roles and scope of practice are shifting based on developments in legislation and policy in response to the evolving needs of the health care system. Professional nursing organizations play an important role in making sure the perspectives of advanced registered nurses are heard, and in supporting nurse specialties in their efforts to expand their scope of practice and their full participation throughout the health care system.

For this assignment, you will conduct research on the current scope of practice for your specialty and efforts that are being made to expand that scope and the role of the advanced nurse in positively influencing the health care system. Write a 1,250-1,500-word paper that includes the following:

1. A discussion of the scope of your future role as an advanced registered nurse, including any regulatory, certification, or accreditation agencies that define that scope.
2. A discussion of three professional nursing organizations that you think are most influential in advancing the scope and influence of advanced nursing. Of these organizations, evaluate the one that you would most like to join. How do its goals and mission fit in with your worldview and philosophy of care? How might membership in this organization improve your practice?
3. A discussion of a controversial or evolving issue that is most likely to affect your scope of practice or role in the next few years. How do you think this issue could influence the profession and other stakeholders, and why does it matters to the advanced registered nurse?

You are required to cite five to 10 sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing 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.

• What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a psychopharmacologist versus also integrating psychotherapy in your practice?
• How do you envision the role of psychotherapy in your future practice?
• What does it look like in your community and state-levels for PMHNPs in practice (i.e., psychopharmacological management and psychotherapy)?
• Is this different from what you envision your practice to look like?
• What does the literature say (i.e., support for or lack of evidence) for integration of therapy and prescribing by the same clinician (APRN or MD)?”

Instructions

1. Carefully read the questions presented.
2. Reflect on the assigned materials from this week and consider experiences from your own practice.
3. Conduct research to support your ideas.
4. Fully answer each of the questions. It should a brief one to three pages in APA format (excluding title and reference pages) with a minimum of three peer-reviewed references with proper grammar, punctuation and spelling.
5. Post your paper to this assignment by Day 7.

Assignment: Change Paper Assignment Overview In this assignment, you will assess a current semi-direct or indirect nursing situation that is in need of change. Observe a healthcare environment, focusing on areas of the nursing process that are inefficient, unsafe, or problematic in nature. Diagnose the problem and choose a nursing change theory that suits the change(s) you want to make. Propose a detailed plan based on your chosen change theory, explaining how to implement change. Develop criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan and include a timeline for your change proposal. Finally, reflect on how your change affects the nursing profession. Assignment Details: Perform the following tasks:  Complete the reading assignment and the interactive lesson before attempting this assignment.  Assess a current semi-direct or indirect nursing situation that is in need of change. o Observe your healthcare environment, focusing on areas of nursing process that are inefficient, unsafe, or problematic in nature. o Diagnose the problem and choose a nursing change theory that suits the change you want to make. o Propose a detailed plan based on your chosen change theory, explaining how to implement change. o Develop criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan and include a timeline for your change proposal. o Reflect on how your change affects the nursing profession.  Write a 3-5 page paper following the criteria below: o Your paper should include primary sources and include at least two peerreviewed nursing journal articles. o Citations should be in your own words and not direct quotes. o Include a title page, running head, appropriate headings, and reference page. o The paper should be double spaced, written in Times New Roman, 12-point font, follow APA style format, and cite all sources correctly.  Include the proper file naming convention: NUR204_wk9_assn_jsmith_mmddyyy. Grading: Criteria Excellent (3pts) Good (2pts) Needs Improvement (1pt) Pts. Research – Cited 4 or more reliable sources. – Sufficient information provided to support topic. – Research in-depth, revealing new insight. – Cited 4 or more reliable sources. – Adequate information provided to support topic. – Research is superficial. – Missing citations or unreliable sources used. – Information does not support research topic. – Research is not relevant to paper. NUR204: Week 9 Assignment Page 2 ` Content – Appropriate topic is chosen that relates directly to the nursing process. – Proposed plan contains specific ideas for change. – Change theory is included and proposal follows theory. – Timeline is included for change proposal. – Reflection is provided. – Appropriate topic is chosen that relates directly to the nursing process. – Proposed plan is included but missing specifics. – Change theory is included and proposal follows theory. – Timeline is incomplete – Reflection is not relevant to nursing process. – Inappropriate topic is chosen that is unrelated to nursing process. – Proposed plan is inconsistent and missing specifics. – Change theory is missing or inappropriate. Plan does not follow theory. – Timeline is missing. – Reflection is missing. Grammar/Spelling – Consistent and appropriate writing style. – No spelling/grammar errors. – Length is 3-5 pages using Times New Roman, 12-point font – Writing is consistent and appropriate. – Grammar/spelling errors are minor. – Length is less than 3 pages or Times New Roman, 12-point font not used. – Writing is inconsistent and inappropriate. – Significant grammar/spelling errors. – Length less than 3 pages or Times New Roman, 12-point font not used. References/APA – All sources properly cited using APA format. – Includes title page, running head, page numbers, proper paragraphs, and reference page. – All sources properly cited using APA format with minor errors (punctuation). – Includes title page, running head, page numbers, and reference page with minor errors in paragraph format. – Sources not cited correctly. – Missing elements such as title page, running head, and reference page.

Purpose

This week’s graded topics relate to the following Course Outcomes (COs).

• CO 3: Identify ethical issues common to research involving human subjects. (PO 6)
• CO 5: Recognize the role of research findings in evidence-based practice. (PO 7 & 8)

Discussion

We begin our journey into discovering the new world of research and evidence-based practice (EBP) by exploring our past. After completing the required readings and lesson, answer the following:

• Explain how research has evolved since the Florence Nightingale era.
• Discuss how research and EBP are different; include how you believe research supports EBP for nursing.
• Describe one past/historical unethical breach of research conduct; then, share how you would ensure care of a study participant using one ethical or legal research consideration (guideline/principle)

Hello Class,
Why should nurses incorporate research? How could it (or does it?) impact your nursing practice?  Think about these questions as you complete the assigned readings this week.  Our profession was founded by Florence Nightingale, who was not just our nursing pioneer, but a researcher, too. In the last few years, we have seen many trends pushing nurses to have a professional practice based on evidence.  With that as our beginning, consider our week’s discussion:

1. How has research evolved since Florence Nightingale?

2. How are research and EBP different and how does research support EBP?

3.  Unfortunately, despite the positive impact research and EBP has, there have been major cases of research misconduct.  Please choose one historical case and how you would engage in ethical treatment of a research participant.

Professor’s comment: This week, we will meet the following course outcomes:

• Identify ethical issues common to research involving human subjects.
• Recognize the role of research findings in evidence-based practice.

You may begin posting in this thread no sooner than the first Sunday of week one. Posts prior to this time will not receive credit. I look forward to your thoughts!   Dr. Smailes

references: Houser, J. (2018). Nursing research: Reading, using, and creating evidence (4th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

This textbook is available as an e-book and can be accessed from the module view.

Overview

· Prepare a 5 page evaluation and theoretical framework analysis of a nursing curriculum of personal or professional interest.

Note: Each assessment in this course builds on the work you completed in the previous assessment. Therefore, you must complete the assessments in this course in the order in which they are presented.

The nurse educator role is a dynamic, challenging, yet rewarding career choice for which many nurses have developed a passion. This course provides you with an opportunity to assess, design, implement, evaluate, and revise nursing curricula. Because health care knowledge and technology are expanding, these elements must be considered when a curriculum is built for today’s learner.

In this assessment, you will select a nursing curriculum either from an academic setting, such as a school of nursing, or a clinical setting, such as a hospital staff development program. You will evaluate the selected nursing curriculum in detail and describe the organizing design or theoretical framework on which your selected curriculum is based. You will also need to examine how this design or framework is demonstrated in the curriculum. Possible organizing designs or frameworks include simple-to-complex, stages of illness, nursing conceptual framework, concept-based, outcomes based, competency-based, interdisciplinary, and others.

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

· Competency 1: Examine the development of a curriculum for a nursing program.

· Identify an appropriate nursing curriculum, the intended learner population, and why it is needed.

· Describe the student learning outcomes of a selected nursing program

· Competency 2: Analyze factors that impact the design of a nursing curriculum.

· Provide the mission statement and course descriptions for all courses in a selected curriculum.

· Describe the established professional standards, guidelines, and competencies incorporated in a selected nursing program.

· Competency 3: Select an appropriate organizing/curriculum framework for the design of nursing curriculum.

· Explain how an organizing design and theoretical framework or model is demonstrated within a selected nursing curriculum.

· Provide an overview of the history of a selected organizing design and theoretical framework or model.

· Describe the major concepts of a selected organizing design and theoretical framework or model.

· Competency 4: Select a curriculum evaluation process that facilitates continuous quality improvement.

· Recommend a process to update health care knowledge in a selected nursing curriculum

· Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with the expectations of a nursing education.

· Write effectively using appropriate spelling, grammar, punctuation and mechanics, and APA style and formatting.

Assessment Instructions

· In Assessment 2, you will design a course to be included in the curriculum selected in this assessment.

· In Assessment 3, you will examine the evaluation process used to evaluate the curriculum selected for this assessment.

Preparation

As a practicing nurse, you have been asked to present an evaluation of a nursing curriculum to a nursing leadership team at your place of employment. They are seeking input on coursework recommendations for CEU fulfillment. The curriculum you select should be of interest to you either personally or professionally.

In this assessment, you will select a nursing curriculum either from an academic setting, such as a school of nursing, or a clinical setting, such as a hospital staff development program. If you are currently teaching, you may wish to use the curriculum from your school or workplace. If you are not currently teaching, you may want to consider using the curriculum from your undergraduate program. If neither is an option, you are encouraged to look for a nursing curriculum you can use as a model for your assessments. One choice might be an orientation curriculum for a clinical facility.

You will evaluate the selected nursing curriculum in detail and describe the organizing design or theoretical framework on which your selected curriculum is based. You will also examine how this design or framework is demonstrated in the curriculum. Possible organizing designs or frameworks include simple-to-complex, stages of illness, nursing conceptual framework, concept-based, outcomes based, competency-based, interdisciplinary, and others.

Requirements

Your overview and analysis of the curriculum should fulfill the following:

· Identify an appropriate nursing curriculum, the intended learner population, and why it is needed.

· Provide the mission statement and course descriptions for all courses in a selected curriculum.

· Describe the established professional standards, guidelines, and competencies incorporated in the program.

· Describe the student learning outcomes of a selected nursing program.

· Recommend a process to update health care knowledge in a selected nursing curriculum.

· Explain how an organizing design and theoretical framework or model is demonstrated within a selected nursing curriculum.

· Provide an overview of the history of a selected organizing design and theoretical framework or model.

· Describe the major concepts of a selected organizing design and theoretical framework or model.

You will use this assessment to complete Assessment 3. Be sure to incorporate the feedback you receive before adding this assessment to Assessment 3.

Additional Requirements

· References: Include references from at least three peer-reviewed journal articles, cited in proper APA format.

· Length of analysis: The analysis should be 5 pages in length, not including the title page and the reference page, and it must follow proper APA style and formatting.

· Appendix: You may use an appendix for appropriate material, such as individual course descriptions. The appendix will not be included in the page count for the analysis.

· Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

Overview

· Develop a data table that illustrates one or more underperforming clinical outcomes in a care environment of your choice. Write an assessment (3 pages) in which you set one or more quantitative goals for the outcomes and propose a change plan that is designed to help you achieve the goals.

Note: Each assessment in this course builds on the work you completed in the previous assessment. Therefore, it is recommended that you complete the assessments in this course in the order in which they are presented.

Knowing what is the best practice for our patients is very important in providing safe and effective care. Understanding best practices can help nurses identify areas of care that need to be improved. To identify areas of need, nurses must use evidence from various sources, such as the literature, clinical practice guidelines (CPG), professional organization practice alerts or position papers, and protocols. These sources of evidence can also be used to set goals for improvement and best practices with an eye toward improving the care experience or outcomes for patients.

The challenge facing many care environments and health care practitioners is how to plan for change and implement changes. For, if we cannot effectively implement changes in practice or procedure, than our goals of improving care will likely amount to nothing. This assessment focuses on allowing you to practice locating, assessing, analyzing, and implementing change strategies in order to improve patient outcomes related to one or more clinical goals.

This assessment will take the form of a data table to identify areas for improvement and to set one or more outcome goals, as well as a narrative describing a change plan that would help you to achieve the goals you have set.

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

· Competency 1: Design patient-centered, evidence-based, advanced nursing care for achieving high-quality patient outcomes.

· Develop a data table that accurately reflects the current and desired states of one or more clinical outcomes.

· Competency 2: Develop change strategies for improving the care environment.

· Propose change strategies that will help to achieve the desired state of one or more clinical outcomes.

· Justify the specific change strategies used to achieve desired outcomes.

· Competency 3: Apply quality improvement methods to practice that promote safe, equitable quality of care.

· Explain how change strategies will lead to quality improvement with regard to safety and equitable care.

· Competency 4: Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of interprofessional care systems in achieving desired health care improvement outcomes.

· Explain how change strategies will utilize interprofessional considerations to ensure successful implementation.

· Competency 5: Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, in an appropriate form and style, consistent with organizational, professional, and scholarly standards.

· Communicate change plan in a way that makes the data and rationale easily understood and compelling.

· Integrate relevant sources to support assertions, correctly formatting citations and references using current APA style.

Assessment Instructions

· Scenario

Consider the current environment. This could be your current care setting, the care settings presented in the Vila Health: Using Evidence to Drive Improvement or Vila Health: Concept Maps as Diagnostic Tools media, or a care setting in which you are interested in working.

For the setting that you choose you will need to have a data set that depicts sub-optimal outcomes related to a clinical issue. This data could be from existing sources in the course (Vila Health: Using Evidence to Drive Improvement), a relevant data set that already exists (a data set from the case study you used as a basis for your Concept Map assessment, or from your current place of practice), or an appropriate data set that you have created yourself. (Note: if you choose to create your own data set, check with your instructor first for approval and guidance.)

After you have selected an appropriate data set, use your understanding of the data to create at least one realistic goal (though you may create more) that will be driven by a change strategy appropriate for the environment and goal.

Potential topics for this assessment could be:

· Consider ways to help minimize the rate of secondary infections related to the condition, disease, or disorder that you focused on for your Concept Map assessment. As a starting point you could ask yourself, “What could be changed to facilitate safety and minimize risks of infection?”

· Consider how to help a patient experiencing traumatic stress or anxiety over hospitalization. As a starting point you could ask yourself, “How could the care environment be changed to enhance coping?”

Once you determine the change you would like to make, consider the following:

· What data will you use to justify the change?

· How can the team achieve this change with a reasonable cost?

· What are the effects on the workplace?

· What other implementation considerations do you need to consider to ensure that the change strategy is successful?

· How does your change strategy address all aspects of the Quadruple Aim, especially the well-being of health care professionals?

· Once the change strategy is implemented, how would you evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the care system if the desired outcomes are met?

Instructions

Your assessment submission should include a data table that illustrates the current and desired states of the clinical issue you are attempting to improve through your application of change strategies. Additionally, you will need to explain the rationale for your decisions around your chosen change strategies, as well as how the change strategies will be successfully implemented. The bullet points below correspond to the grading criteria in the scoring guide. Be sure that your change strategy addresses all of them. You may also want to read the Change Strategy and Implementation scoring guide and Guiding Questions: Change Strategy and Implementation to better understand how each grading criterion will be assessed.

· Develop a data table that accurately reflects the current and desired states of one or more clinical outcomes.

· Propose change strategies that will help to achieve the desired state of one or more clinical outcomes.

· Justify the specific change strategies used to achieve desired outcomes.

· Explain how change strategies will lead to quality improvement with regard to safety and equitable care.

· Explain how change strategies will utilize interprofessional considerations to ensure successful implementation.

· Communicate the change plan in a way that makes the data and rationale easily understood and compelling.

· Integrate relevant sources to support assertions, correctly formatting citations and references using current APA style.

Additional Requirements

· Length of submission: 3 double-spaced, typed pages, not including the title and reference pages. Your plan should be succinct yet substantive.

· Number of references: Cite a minimum of 3–5 sources of scholarly or professional evidence that supports your goal setting, proposed change strategies, quality improvement, and interprofessional considerations. Resources should be no more than five years old.

· APA formatting: Use the APA Paper Template linked in the Resources. An APA Template Tutorial is also provided to help you in writing and formatting your analysis. No abstract is required.

Overview

· Create a concept map of a chosen condition, disease, or disorder with glucose regulation or metabolic balance considerations. Write a brief narrative (2–3 pages) that explains why the evidence cited in the concept map and narrative are valuable and relevant, as well as how specific interprofessional strategies will help to improve the outcomes presented in the concept map.

Note: Each assessment in this course builds on the work you completed in the previous assessment. Therefore, you should complete the assessments in this course in the order in which they are presented.

The biopsychosocial (BPS) approach to care is a way to view all aspects of a patient’s life. It encourages medical practitioners to take into account not only the physical and biological health of a patient, but all considerations like mood, personality, and socioeconomic characteristics. This course will also explore aspects of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment (the three Ps) as they relate to specific conditions, diseases, or disorders.

The first assessment is one in which you will create a concept map to analyze and organize the treatment of a specific patient with a specific condition, disease, or disorder.

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

· Competency 1: Design patient-centered, evidence-based, advanced nursing care for achieving high-quality patient outcomes.

· Develop an evidence-based concept map that illustrates a plan for achieving high-quality outcomes for a condition that has impaired glucose or metabolic imbalance as related aspects.

· Justify the value and relevance of the evidence used as the basis for a concept map.

· Competency 4: Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of interprofessional care systems in achieving desired health care improvement outcomes.

· Analyze how interprofessional strategies applied to the concept map can lead to achievement of desired outcomes.

· Competency 5: Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, in an appropriate form and style, consistent with organizational, professional, and scholarly standards.

· Construct concept map and linkage to additional evidence in a way that facilitates understanding of key information and links.

· Integrate relevant sources to support assertions, correctly formatting citations and references using current APA style.

Assessment Instructions

· Scenario

You have already learned about evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives in previous courses. You will use this information to guide your assessments, while also implementing new concepts introduced in this course. For this assessment, you will develop a concept map and provide supporting evidence and explanations. You may use the case studies presented in the Vila Health: Concept Maps as Diagnostic Tools media, a case study from the literature or your practice that is relevant to the list of conditions below, or another relevant case study you have developed. This case study will provide you with the context for creating your concept map. You may also use the practice context from the case study or extrapolate the case study information and data into your own practice setting. Think carefully when you are selecting the case study for this assessment, as you may choose to build upon it for the second assessment as well.

Some example conditions, diseases and disorders that are relevant to metabolic balance and glucose regulation considerations are:

· Cancer.

· Diabetes (type 2).

· HIV/AIDS.

· Hyperthyroidism.

· Hypothyroidism.

· Metabolic syndrome.

· Obesity.

· Polycycstic ovary syndrome.

· Prediabetes.

· Pregnancy.

Instructions

Develop a concept map and a short narrative that supports and further explains how the concept map is constructed. You may choose to use the Concept Map Template (in the Resources) as a starting point for your concept map, but are not required to do so. The bullet points below correspond to the grading criteria in the scoring guide. Be sure that your evidence-based plan addresses all of them. You may also want to read the Concept Map scoring guide and the Guiding Questions: Concept Map document to better understand how each grading criterion will be assessed.

Part 1: Concept Map

· Develop an evidence-based concept map that illustrates a plan for achieving high-quality outcomes for a condition that has impaired glucose or metabolic imbalance as related aspects.

Part 2: Additional Evidence (Narrative)

· Justify the value and relevance of the evidence you used as the basis for your concept map.

· Analyze how interprofessional strategies applied to the concept map can lead to achievement of desired outcomes.

· Construct concept map and linkage to additional evidence in a way that facilitates understanding of key information and links.

· Integrate relevant sources to support assertions, correctly formatting citations and references using current APA style.

Additional Requirements

· Length of submission: Your concept map should be on a single page, if at all possible. You can submit the concept map as a separate file, if you need to. Your additional evidence narrative should be 2 double-spaced, typed pages. Your narrative should be succinct yet substantive.

· Number of references: Cite a minimum of 3–5 sources of scholarly or professional evidence that supports your concept map, decisions made regarding care, and interprofessional strategies. Resources should be no more than five years old.

· APA formatting:

· For the concept map portion of this assessment: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style. Please include references both in-text and in the reference page that follows your narrative.

· For the narrative portion of this assessment: use the APA Paper Template linked in the Resources. An APA Template Tutorial is also provided to help you in writing and formatting your analysis. You do not need to include an abstract for this assessment.

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 completion.

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

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Community Health Assessment / Windshield Survey

Community Assessment

A community health assessment (sometimes called a CHA), also known as community health needs assessment (sometimes called a CHNA), refers to a state, tribal, local, or territorial health assessment that identifies key health needs and issues through systematic, comprehensive data collection and analysis. Community health assessments use such principles as

• Multisector collaborations that support shared ownership of all phases of community health improvement, including assessment, planning, investment, implementation, and evaluation
• Proactive, broad, and diverse community engagement to improve results
• A definition of community that encompasses both a significant enough area to allow for population-wide interventions and measurable results, and includes a targeted focus to address disparities among subpopulations
• Maximum transparency to improve community engagement and accountability
• Use of evidence-based interventions and encouragement of innovative practices with a thorough evaluation
• Evaluation to inform a continuous improvement process
• Use of the highest quality data pooled from and shared among, diverse public and private sources

(Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/publichealthgateway/cha/plan.html)

Windshield Survey:

“A  windshield survey is an informal method used by community health nurses to obtain basic knowledge about a given community. It provides a subjective view of the various physical characteristics of a communal area as observed while driving or walking through a neighborhood.

.”(Retrieved from;

mynursingprofessionalportfolio.weebly.com/uploads/8/9/3/3/8933086/windshieldsurvey.docx).”

As stated in the syllabus please present your assignment in an APA format word document, Arial 12 font attached to the forum in the discussion board title  “Week 1 discussion questions”.  A minimum of 2 evidence-based references is required (not counting the class textbook) no older than 5 years. A minimum of 1000 words are required.  Make sure the assessment is based in the community where you live.  I don’t want community health assessment from other communities, once again it must be from the community you live.  Please mention the zip code of your community in the first page of the assignment.

Please follow the instructions given in the syllabus  Discussion Question (DQ) Participation Guidelines” and “Discussion Question (DQ) Submission Guidelines.

FLORIDA NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

RN-BSN PROGRAM

NURSING DEPARTMENT

NUR4636 – COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING

COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT/WINSHIELD SURVEY

PROF. EDDIE CRUZ, RN MSN

GUIDELINES:

1. Community description.

2. Community health status (can be obtain from the department of health).

3. The role of the community as a client.

4. Healthy people 2020, lading health indictors in your community.

5. Conclusion.

Also, you must present a table as an appendix with the following topics and description;

Housing

Transportation

Race and ethnicity

Open space

Service centers

Religion and politics

You are going to follow the posting instructions in the syllabus. The assignment will be posted in both the discussion tab of the blackboard by September 15, 2019 @ 11:59 and then I will open for you to review your peers and post two replies about their assessment.

This assignment has a total of 100 points. I will be monitoring plagiarism very closely.

If you have any question you can contact me via FNU email.

Consider the following scenarios:

Scenario 1:

Jennifer is a 2-year-old female who presents with her mother. Mom is concerned because Jennifer has been “running a temperature” for the last 3 days. Mom says that Jennifer is usually healthy and has no significant medical history. She was in her usual state of good health until 3 days ago when she started to get fussy, would not eat her breakfast, and would not sit still for her favorite television cartoon. Since then she has had a fever off and on, anywhere between 101oF and today’s high of 103.2oF. Mom has been giving her ibuprofen, but when the fever went up to 103.2oF today, she felt that she should come in for evaluation. A physical examination reveals a height and weight appropriate 2-year-old female who appears acutely unwell.  Her skin is hot and dry. The tympanic membranes are slightly reddened on the periphery, but otherwise normal in appearance. The throat is erythematous with 4+ tonsils and diffuse exudates. Anterior cervical nodes are readily palpable and clearly tender to touch on the left side. The child indicates that her throat hurts “a lot” and it is painful to swallow. Vital signs reveal a temperature of 102.8oF, a pulse of 128 beats per minute, and a respiratory rate of 24 beats per minute.

Scenario 2:

Jack is a 27-year-old male who presents with redness and irritation of his hands. He reports that he has never had a problem like this before, but about 2 weeks ago he noticed that both his hands seemed to be really red and flaky. He denies any discomfort, stating that sometimes they feel “a little bit hot,” but otherwise they feel fine. He does not understand why they are so red. His wife told him that he might have an allergy and he should get some steroid cream. Jack has no known allergies and no significant medical history except for recurrent ear infections as a child. He denies any traumatic injury or known exposure to irritants. He is a maintenance engineer in a newspaper building and admits that he often works with abrasive solvents and chemicals. Normally he wears protective gloves, but lately they seem to be in short supply so sometimes he does not use them. He has exposed his hands to some of these cleaning fluids, but says that it never hurt and he always washed his hands when he was finished.

Scenario 3:

Martha is a 65-year-old woman who recently retired from her job as an administrative assistant at a local hospital. Her medical history is significant for hypertension, which has been controlled for years with hydrochlorothiazide. She reports that lately she is having a lot of trouble sleeping, she occasionally feels like she has a “racing heartbeat,” and she is losing her appetite. She emphasizes that she is not hungry like she used to be. The only significant change that has occurred lately in her life is that her 87-year-old mother moved into her home a few years ago. Mom had always been healthy, but she fell down a flight of stairs and broke her hip. Her recovery was a difficult one, as she has lost a lot of mobility and independence and needs to rely on her daughter for assistance with activities of daily living. Martha says it is not the retirement she dreamed about, but she is an only child and is happy to care for her mother. Mom wakes up early in the morning, likes to bathe every day, and has always eaten 5 small meals daily. Martha has to put a lot of time into caring for her mother, so it is almost a “blessing” that Martha is sleeping and eating less. She is worried about her own health though and wants to know why, at her age, she suddenly needs less sleep.

To Prepare

• Review the three scenarios,
• Identify the pathophysiology of the disorders presented in each of the three scenarios, including their associated alterations. Consider the adaptive responses to the alterations.
• Review the examples of “Mind Maps—Then select one of the disorders you identified from the scenarios. Use the examples in the media as a guide to construct a mind map for the disorder you selected. Consider the epidemiology, pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical presentation, and diagnosis of the disorder, as well as any adaptive responses to alterations.
• Review the Application Assignment Rubric found under Course Information

To Complete

Write a 3-page paper excluding the title page, reference page and Mind Map that addresses the following:

• For each of the three scenarios explain the pathophysiology, associated alterations and the patients’ adaptive responses to the alterations caused by the disease processes.  You are required to discuss all three scenarios within the paper component of this assignment.
• Construct one mind map on a selected disorder presented in one of the scenarios. Your Mind Map must include the epidemiology, pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical presentation, and diagnosis of the disorder, as well as any adaptive responses to alterations.

COMPLETE THE CASE STUDY BELOW!!

1) Greg is a nurse serving a community-based group home for individuals with developmental and mental health disabilities. He is responsible to provide nursing services for 14 residents in three group homes. To best serve his clients, as well as the larger community of disabled residents, he has taken several courses related to the needs of those with disabilities.

1.Greg has learned that the historical view of those with disabilities has evolved. In current frameworks, it is viewed as important to differentiate among the concepts of impairment, disability, and handicap. In this framework, the concept of a person’s limited ability to perform an activity in an expected way is best described as a(n): Give a rationale and a reference (50 words)

1. Impairment
2. Disability
3. Handicap
4. Deficit

2.Most of Greg’s clients require assistance in multiple functional areas. This assistance is necessary, in part, because of environmental and social barriers that affect their quality of life. A common barrier to proper health care is poor access to transportation services. This is an example of what type of barrier? Give a rationale and a reference (50 words)

1. Psychological
2. Geographic
3. Cultural
4. Organizational

3.Many of Greg’s clients experience limitations in their ability to function on some level. According to U.S. Census Bureau definitions, the client who requires assistance with money management, paying bills, etc., is said to have a limitation in: Give a rationale and a reference (50 words)

1. Functional activities
2. Activities of daily living
3. Instrumental activities of daily living
4. Financial management

4. Greg has served in his current position since 1990. During this period of time, he has become convinced of the importance of the advocacy role of community health nurses and he has participated in efforts to pass landmark legislation protecting the rights of those with disabilities. This legislation, which resulted in the formalized expectation of “reasonable accommodations,” is referred to as the: Give a rationale and a reference (50 words)

1. Americans with Disabilities Act
2. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
3. Ticket to Work Act
4. Work Incentives Improvement Act

Case study Guidelines

1. Answer the questions asked with rationale
2. No more or less than 200 words total. (give or take 10 words)
3. Use at least one reference using APA citation guidelines
4. No more than 1-2 spelling and grammar mistakes
5. Original post ( Do not copy another student’s work)

Assignment:

Telehealth and Beyond

Create a PowerPoint presentation that addresses each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. Use clear headings that allow your professor to know which bullet you are addressing on the slides in your presentation. Support your content with at least three (3) sources using APA citations throughout your presentation. Make sure to cite the sources using the APA writing style for the presentation. Include a slide for your references at the end. Follow best practices for PowerPoint presentations related to text size, color, images, effects, wordiness, and multimedia enhancements. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.

· Describe the need for Telehealth services. Explain the difference between Synchronous Telehealth and Asynchronous Telehealth. Finally, offer your personal opinions related to this new mechanism for health care (first person narration can be used for this final part).

· Find an article that discusses another new or upcoming technology change. Discuss the main points of the article related to the technology (remember to cite the article). Then explain how nursing will be directly impacted by this new technology listing one positive and one possible downside.

· Title Slide (1 slide)

· Objective Slide (1 slide)

· Need for Telehealth services. (2-3 slides)

· Difference between Synchronous Telehealth and Asynchronous Telehealth. (1-2 slides)

· Personal opinions of Telehealth. (1-2 slides)

· Article on new or upcoming technology change, with main points regarding technology. (remember to cite the article) (2-4 slides)

· How nursing is impacted by this new technology.  (2-3 slides)

· References (1 slide)

Assignment Expectations:

Length: 11-17 slides

Structure: Include a title slide, objective slide, content slides, reference slide in APA format.

References: Use appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. A minimum of three (3) scholarly sources are required for this assignment.

Rubric: This assignment uses a rubric for scoring. Please review it as part of your assignment preparation and again prior to submission to ensure you have addressed its criteria at the highest level.

Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft PPT document (.pptx) or a PDF document (.pdf)

File name: Name your saved file according to your first initial, last name, and the assignment number (for example, “RHall Assignment 1.docx”)

 Learning Materials

· Fathi, J.T., Modin, H.E., & Scott, J.D. (2017, May 31). Nurses advancing telehealth services in the era of healthcare reform. OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 22(2), Manuscript 2.

· Cincinnati Children’s. (2018, February 13).  I am a telehealth nurse  [Video file].

Additional Resources:

· Module 3 PowerPoint

 Discussion Question 1

Participate in the following discussion:

Differentiate and discuss the difference between research, evidence-based practice and improvement processes. Discuss the role each plays in the nursing profession and provide an example of each.

The responses should be 100 words and should add to the understanding and learning of the topic and should include at least one peer-reviewed journal article reference. Asking and addressing questions is also highly encouraged.

Research is what allows a nurse to practice their critical thinking skills. Research helps expand the mind by searching what the best practice might be for certain patient situations. As a nurse, the goal is to promote health and wellness for their patient. This includes using research by identifying barriers to which could give the patients a even better chance of health and wellness. “All nurses share a commitment to the advancement of nursing science by conducting research and using research evidence in practice.” (ANA,2015)  Research in nursing is an ongoing investigation that will never come to a conclusion due to the health care system being a continuous learning field. Research helps provide evidence that is proven to be applied to be practiced in clinical situations. Example: Bed baths; researching how to give a bed bath with the least amount of risk of getting an infection from bacteria. Should you use rags and a bucket of soap and water? Or should you use the vacuum sealed package of sponge pads? Which one will promote a better health and wellness outcome for the patient? Research shows the vacuum sealed bags are 99% bacteria free if used properly.

Evidence base practice is a combination of critical thinking and research and an understanding of the patient’s particular situation. This is where a nurse would take what they already know and combine it with valid research findings and use it along their scope of practice. In order to use evidence base practice, the nurse must also understand and respect the patient and their family’s beliefs. Evidence base practice can also show you outcomes of mortality and morbidity of patients with certain underlining diseases, based on the practice that was used to try and help promote health and wellness. Example: Infection control; using barrier precautions to keep patients safe from infection, such as always wiping down equipment when used on one patient to  another. Such as a thermascan when taking vitals.

Quality improvement is the assessment, practice, and analysis on what the medical field as a whole can do better to promote health and wellness. Quality improvement uses research and evidence base practice to help discover new and safer ways to improve standard of care. “All nurses share a commitment to the advancement of nursing science by conducting research and using research evidence in practice. Example: How can we decrease UTI’s in patients who have orders for a Foley Catheter. Quality improvement would use assessment, specific goals for improvement, rapidly testing practice changes, and etc.

LoBiondo-Wood, G., & Haber, J. (2018). Nursing research: methods and critical appraisal for evidence-based practice (9th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.

American Nurses Association (ana). (2015). Code of ethics for nurses with interpretive statements. Washington,DC: The Association.

Format: These essays are to be written in APA style based on APA expectations. Essays must be structurally intact with appropriate grammar, sentence and paragraph composition, spelling, punctuation, and logical, clear essay development (including introduction and conclusion). Paper length 1-2 pages
excluding cover and reference page. Must have a minimum of three references and references must be within 5 years. Please make sure the paper flows together.

Topic: Prepare a short paper on Population Health, history of nursing and how all affects the changing health system and global outlooks.

No plagiarism  Please use scholarly sources and no wikipedia

Please submit the plagiarism checker report along with assignment.

In recent news, heated debate among lawmakers persists regarding the condition of the current Veteran’s Administration (VA) and its role to provide significantly better health care and shorter wait times for this growing population segment. Because many of our Veterans require both physical and psychological attention (primarily related to PTSD), discuss how state and national policies should adapt now and in the future toward helping our Vets better assimilate back into society–body, mind, and spirit.  Do you advocate for privatization of the VA system or any social entitlement, such as Medicare or Medicaid as a method for improvement? Explain.

A logic model or program theory is a description or model frequently pictorial of how a program is supposed to achieve its expected outcomes and solve the identified problem for which it was created. It creates a logical links between expected outcomes and the activities designed to achieve them and incorporates the evidence-based theoretical assumptions that explain how the activities will lead to outcomes. A program theory or logic model is NOT the theoretical framework on which your project is based although it may be related to a theoretical framework. A theoretical or conceptual framework is a general theory that explains why some things happen. A program theory or logic model is unique to your project and explains how it is supposed to work.

Assignment Prompt

1. Develop a one-page diagram of theoretical foundation for your project/program, describing how and why your project should achieve the desired outcome. Add references on the second page. You may arrange items in the diagram in any way you choose, but the diagrams should include each of the following components and show the logical connections between them:
   1. The need or problem to be addressed by the project/program with supporting data
   2. The context for the project/program (attach a reference list with your diagram)
   3. The strategy (ies) proposed to address the need/problem
   4. The evidence base for the proposed strategies (attached a reference list with your diagram)
   5. Factors that will influence the use of strategy
   6. The expected outcomes of the project/program
   7. The resulting impact of the project/program if the outcomes are achieved

To Prepare:

• Review the concepts of informatics as presented in the Resources.
• Reflect on the role of a nurse leader as a knowledge worker.
• Consider how knowledge may be informed by data that is collected/accessed.

The Assignment:

• Explain the concept of a knowledge worker.
• Define and explain nursing informatics and highlight the role of a nurse leader as a knowledge worker.
• Develop a simple infographic to help explain these concepts.

  NOTE: For guidance on infographics, including how to create one in PowerPoint, see “How to Make an Infographic in PowerPoint” presented in the Resources.

• Your PowerPoint should Include the hypothetical scenario you originally shared in the Discussion Forum. Include your examination of the data that you could use, how the data might be accessed/collected, and what knowledge might be derived from that data. Be sure to incorporate feedback received from your colleagues’ responses.

This is the discussion

 

Nursing informatics is defined as the combination of nursing science, information science, and computer science (McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G.,2 018). “Nursing informatics roles have taken many forms in focus and function over the last decades. Whereby the role of nursing informatics specialists will continue to evolve at an increasingly rapid rate in the and unfolding of new health care paradigms and connectivity between care providers and patients” (Nagle, L. M., Sermeus, W. & Junger, A. (2017). My focus is on how my current and previous experiences in different organizations collect blood samples/specimens from patients. Organizations should utilize existing data such as the patient’s hand band and employee identification card or numbers more efficiently. When drawing a patient’s blood sample, it should require a scan by the staff drawing the blood specimen. All employee already has an identification number, and patients have a medical identification number that is already in use for other purposes, such as when administering medications.

After the employees scan their badge or input, their identification first, then they will proceed to scanning the patient identification band before collecting the blood sample/ specimens.  scanning patient’s wrist band and employee badge will assist in determining the accurate time the blood sample was collected, the time it was received in the lab, and when the results are recorded into patients records or nurses is informed of the outcome. In some cases, I personally place multiple calls to the laboratory to get lab results for my patient. The laboratory stating the specimen is processing. When the specimen results are finally ready, the time that the sample was received initially is the time the laboratory documents the specimen results. Furthermore, a nurse leader should collect data from patients scheduled lab orders from the time the order is placed, specimen collections time, time received in laboratory and the time the results is available to other clinicians. By doing this, it will eliminate the delay, discrepancies of specimens among nurses, laboratory staffs, and provide timely efficient treatments from physicians.

Now that you have completed a series of assignments that have led you into the active project planning and development stage for your project, briefly describe your proposed solution to address the problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need and how it has changed since you first envisioned it. What led to your current perspective and direction?

(my topic is infection control in an elementary school setting in NY)

Please include in-text citations, and references must be no older than 5 years.

n this assignment, you will assess a current semi-direct or indirect nursing situation that is in need of change. Observe a healthcare environment, focusing on areas of the nursing process that are inefficient, unsafe, or problematic in nature. Diagnose the problem and choose a nursing change theory that suits the change(s) you want to make. Propose a detailed plan based on your chosen change theory, explaining how to implement change. Develop criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan and include a timeline for your change proposal. Finally, reflect on how your change affects the nursing profession