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December 6, 2024

Written Communication Skills

Many people have been in situations in which they find it difficult to communicate. Improving your written communication skills and being comfortable speaking to people are extremely important to help prevent these difficulties. Locate a formative, evaluative, or diagnostic assessment or test that evaluates your communication abilities. Additional acceptable types of assessments are defined in the What Are the Different Types of Business Environment?Links to an external site. webpage article. Develop a 2-to-3-page APA-formatted paper in which you analyze your personal communication skills via an assessment.

Be sure to address the following in your paper:

Describe the assessment you used to analyze your skills.,
- Include the name of the assessment and where you retrieved it.
Discuss your communication gaps.,
Describe any additional training you need in specific areas of communication.,
Analyze how you can improve your current communication skills to prepare you for advancement in your profession.,

NOTE: An actual assessment must be utilized. A personal inventory is not the eligible criteria for this assignment.,

The Communication Skills and Assessment paper

must be 2 to 3 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA StyleLinks to an external site. as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Formatting for Microsoft WordLinks to an external site. resource. Written Communication Skills,
must include a separate title page with the following:
- title of paper in bold font
  - Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.
- student’s name
- name of institution (The University of Arizona Global Campus)
- course name and number
- instructor’s name
- due date
must utilize academic voice. Refer the Academic VoiceLinks to an external site. resource for additional guidance.
must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
- For assistance on writing Introductions & ConclusionsLinks to an external site. as well as Writing a Thesis StatementLinks to an external site., refer to the Writing Center resources.
must use at least 4 to 5 credible sources in addition to the course text.
- The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
- To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, refer to Quick and Easy ResearchLinks to an external site. tutorial, which introduces the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.
must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA: Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site. guide. Written Communication Skills
must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center. Refer to the APA: Formatting Your References ListLinks to an external site. resource in the Writing Center for specifications.

December 6, 2024

PMHNP Therapy Notes

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PMHNP Therapy Notes

These assignments allow the student to learn how to do distinct types of notes that the PMHNP might be called upon to write during their career.  Therapy notes are meant to be brief and often follow the Data, Assessment, Plan (DAP) format.

D– Data= This section should include what behaviors were observed during the therapy Focus of the session topics discussed and what the client tells you about the problem and symptoms., Relate to diagnosis use quotes and include specific details (frequency severity duration etc.) and impact on functioning., Include the status of risk issues if any (substance abuse danger to self/others etc.) ,

A– Assessment= Therapist thoughts and assessment of client progress and the medical necessity for treatment. Assess barriers to progress or regression. ,Describe unusual appearance thinking and/or behavior. Note changes to diagnosis. ,

P– Plan= What did you do? What do you plan to do? Include therapist in-session Interventions (ex. “Cognitive reframing “taught progressive relaxation”) referrals, and homework assigned., Include reminders for planned actions for future sessions and changes to the treatment plan (ongoing lack of progress should lead to a change in the treatment plan. ,

Important: Therapy notes are not a part of the regular patient chart. However they should be released to patients if it is determined that the contents could be psychologically harmful.

Example Behavioral Therapy Note

D– Met with M for 45 minutes via virtual session. Today she reports that she is in training at Amazon, which is going well. She reports that she is anxious about the 2-hour bus ride and that her work hours are overnight, so she is coming/ going in the dark. She is also worried about having too many badges to scan at work and is afraid she will ‘mess up.’ She states she was anxious about finding her way in the large building, but there are markings on the floor to guide her and after a few days, she feels more at ease. She does not want to return to community college now that she has found this employment that is not a seasonal job.

A– Monica has improved her anxiety symptoms and seems proud of her progress and accomplishments with the new job. We discussed her past patterns of putting pressure on herself and overthinking. She has already overcome one obstacle by navigating the large building and can use the same skills for the other stressors that cause her anxiety at this new job.

P– HW: Breathing and mindfulness techniques when feeling anxious and speaking up politely if feeling overwhelmed at the new job. Talk with the grandmother about not going back to college—next session in 1 week.

December 6, 2024

Menstrual Patient SOAP Note

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Menstrual Patient SOAP Note

Kelly is a 19-year-old female who comes to your clinic complaining of severe menstrual pain that is usually worse just prior to and during the first two days of her menses. The pain is sometimes so severe that she has fainted. She states that defecation can cause severe pain and she therefore frequently becomes constipated. She often must miss work when experiencing the severe pain. Her periods are heavy and last seven days with a tapering of the bleeding from days 3 to 7. Her BMI is 23.9 and her VS are all WNL. She is G0 P0.

Write a brief SOAP note regarding this patient. Make sure to include your answers to these questions in your SOAP note.

Subjective:
1. What other relevant questions should you ask regarding the HPI?,
2. What other medical history questions should you ask?,
3. What other social history questions should you ask?,
4. What other family history questions should you ask?,
Objective:
1. Write a detailed focused physical assessment on this patient.,
2. Explain what test(s) you will order and perform and discuss your rationale for ordering and performing each test.,
Assessment/ Diagnosis:
1. What is your presumptive diagnosis? Why?,
2. Any other diagnosis or differential diagnosis you would like to add?,
Plan:
1. How will you manage this patient? What treatment or medication would you prescribe and why?,
2. Explain treatment guidelines and side effects including any possible side effects of the medication and treatment(s),
3. What patient education is important to include for this patient? (Consider including pharmacological, supplements, and non pharmacological recommendations and education)
4. What is the follow-up plan of care?
5. Explain complications that can occur if patient does not comply with treatment regimen.

Please refer to evidence-based guidelines to support your decision-making. Menstrual Patient SOAP Note

Write a brief SOAP note regarding this patient. Make sure to include your answers to these questions in your SOAP note.

Subjective:
1. What other relevant questions should you ask regarding the HPI?
2. What other medical history questions should you ask?
3. What other social history questions should you ask?
4. What other family history questions should you ask?
Objective:
1. Write a detailed focused physical assessment on this patient.
2. Explain what test(s) you will order and perform, and discuss your rationale for ordering and performing each test.
Assessment/ Diagnosis:
1. What is your presumptive diagnosis? Why?
2. Any other diagnosis or differential diagnosis you would like to add?
Plan:
1. How will you manage this patient? What treatment or medication would you prescribe and why?
2. Explain treatment guidelines and side effects including any possible side effects of the medication and treatment(s),
3. What patient education is important to include for this patient? (Consider including pharmacological, supplements, and non pharmacological recommendations and education)
4. What is the follow-up plan of care?
5. Explain complications that can occur if patient does not comply with treatment regimen.

Please refer to evidence-based guidelines to support your decision-making.

December 6, 2024

Project Termination

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Project Termination

Give two examples of why a project might be terminated early for cause and two examples of why a project might be terminated early for convenience. ,4. A project manager is in the finishing stage of her project., One of the project’s deliverables will not be completed before the project is wrapped up., What options does the project manager have for this uncompleted deliverable?, 5. Provide an example of how poor escalation of a project problem can create additional problems., 6. How does celebrating the completion of a project benefit the project manager? ,7. Why is it important to go through the process of closing, even for projects that are terminated early?

Give two examples of why a project might be terminated early for cause and two examples of why a project might be terminated early for convenience. 4. A project manager is in the finishing stage of her project. One of the project’s deliverables will not be completed before the project is wrapped up. What options does the project manager have for this uncompleted deliverable? 5. Provide an example of how poor escalation of a project problem can create additional problems. 6. How does celebrating the completion of a project benefit the project manager? 7. Why is it important to go through the process of closing, even for projects that are terminated early?

December 6, 2024

Journalism and Publishing

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Journalism and Publishing in the Digital Age Assignment: Final Project and Presentation Due: Wednesday, Dec. 11 Over the course of this semester, we have examined and debated the future of journalism and publishing in the digital age — both through the lens of the changing media industry and through your personal news consumption habits.

This final project will allow you to bring these themes together to reflect on the material we have learned and to share your personal views on the future of news., The final project will consider of three parts as follows: Reflection on Personal Media Consumption (2 pages), At the start of the semester you were asked to consume at least 20 minutes of news per day. And for your media diary entries you have been engaging with the news through different platforms and analyzing how information is presented., Now complete a two-page reflection that summarizes your personal media use and lessons you have learned as a news consumer., In this paper you should: – Discuss how your media consumption has changed if at all compared to the start of the semester., – Reflect on the positive and negative experiences you have had as a news consumer and whether your perspective on journalism has changed. ,- Explain whether your own news consumption habits reflect some of the trends we have studied in class about how the population at large now consumes news. ,- Finally discuss whether you believe your media consumption habits will change going forward in both your personal life and professional career. ,Reflections on the Digital Landscape (3 pages) Using your knowledge of the digital media landscape from your research and work in this course outline your vision for the best way forward to inform news consumers in the digital age. ,Write a three-page exploration that can include commentary from media critics examples from the digital media sites the class has shared, your readings, and the skills you’ve gained as a skeptical news consumer. Journalism and Publishing

Key questions to consider: What approach to covering the news represents the best chance for informing the public? How can journalism restore public trust in its coverage? What are your thoughts on the most promising business models for journalism’s future? If you are passionate about quality journalism in the digital age, here is your chance to show it. If you are skeptical and pessimistic, make the argument for your viewpoint. Presentation (5-7 minutes) The purpose of this presentation is to make your argument to the class about the best way forward to inform news consumers in the digital age. You should create 5 slides based on your reflection paper that outline your arguments. You should also incorporate visuals that support your argument, including charts, graphs, news clips, or digital media examples. You should use Microsoft PowerPoint or any other presentation software for your presentation. You will have about 5-7 minutes for your presentation. Your presentation will be evaluated according to the following criteria: 1. Preparedness (20%): You must be prepared for your presentation. Be on time and post your presentation on Canvas before the class (the day of your presentation). You will be given 5-7 minutes to finish your presentation. If you go over time, you will be penalized. You must not read the slides or flashcards. Flashcards and slides must only be used as a guide. 2. Presentation (20%): You should demonstrate your knowledge of the theories and the topics that we have learned this semester. Your presentation should not be more than 5 slides long. It should have title and introduction, findings and conclusion slides. There should be no grammar and spelling mistakes. 3. Content (60%): Your presentation should demonstrate a clear point of view that is supported by research and information learned in this class and derived from outside readings, videos and podcasts. It’s important to remember you are being asked to offer an informed opinion (i.e. what you think). Journalism and PublishingYou are not simply restating information.

December 4, 2024

Breakeven Analysis

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Breakeven Analysis

Required Readings

Chapter 15

Lancaster, G., & Massingham, L. (2018). Essentials of marketing management (2nd ed.). Routledge

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The final component of your marketing plan is a breakeven analysis report that also includes a schedule for implementation, any needed control measures, and a contingency plan.Breakeven Analysis

Present your breakeven analysis in a table that includes the following details about your client:

forecasted total number of units sold (for a service industry, products could be service contracts or the number of customers served)
forecasted average unit price (AUP)
forecasted total sales (in US dollars)
forecasted average unit variable cost
forecasted fixed cost
breakeven point (units)
breakeven point (in US dollars)

Read about breakeven analysis to assist your calculations.,

In addition use the following guidelines as you develop your implementation, controls, and contingency plan:

Decide on the team that is going to implement the plan.,
Determine the time frame for implementation.,
Secure the financial and human resources needed.,
Distribute the tasks among team members.,
Periodically check and communicate performance against the marketing plan metrics (benchmarks) to ensure that implementation is on track.,
Make changes if there are any deviations from the key performance indicators (KPIs) for those metrics preferably using a dashboard. KPIs may include the number of sales calls the number of new customers sales profitability growth etc.,
Contingency plans should deal with severe deviations from productions plans, sales figures market share profitability changes in government regulations (e.g., increased taxation), and drastic competitors’ moves (e.g., launching a competing product or service or an offering that may render your offering obsolete or less attractive to the market).

Deliverable: Early in Week 10 submit a report that explains your breakeven analysis. Also, include a table at the end of the report that highlights your financials. In addition, explain your schedule for implementation as well as the controls you intend to put in place and how you intend to proceed when your benchmarks are not met (contingency plan).

Your breakeven analysis and implementation report should be three pages, excluding cover page, the reference list, and appendices. Your report should have one-inch margins and be double spaced in 12-point Times New Roman font. The report should be organized using headings and subheadings to improve its readability. Breakeven Analysis

Support your work with scholarly sources and reliable nonscholarly sources such as Reuters, Bloomberg, Yahoo! Finance, Barrons.com, Morningstar.com, Money, Forbes, Fortune, Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, and Harvard Business Review, as well as the UMGC Library databases such as Hoover’s and ABI/INFORM. All sources need to be cited using APA formatting, both within the text and in the reference list.

December 4, 2024

Farmers and Self- Reliance

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Farmers and Self- Reliance

Author Note

I understand the plagiarism policy outlined in the IWU Catalog relating to the IWU Honesty/Cheating Policy. By affixing this statement to the title page of my paper, I certify that I have not cheated or plagiarized while completing this assignment. I certify that the work submitted is original work specific to this course and my program. If it is found that cheating and/or plagiarism did take place in the writing of this paper, I understand the possible consequences of the act/s, which could include expulsion from Indiana Wesleyan University.

Abstract

Being self-reliant is what most Americans would like to be, in terms of ensuring that your survival and financial sustainment depends solely upon one’s ability to provide for oneself. , I will provide recommendations on how farmers may become self-reliant, resourceful and to have financial sustainment not relying upon the United States’ (U.S.) subsidies provided to farmers. ,With that said today I will provide recommendations for farmers to ensure that their path to self-reliance is attainable and executable., Also I will provide the necessary resources, farm structure requirements training personnel concrete steps to implement and the timeline for implementation as well as what the definition of success looks like, how success is measured using virtuous decision making determining how farmers may be self-reliant resourceful and have financial sustainment.Farmers and Self- Reliance

Author Note

Abstract

Being self-reliant is what most Americans would like to be, in terms of ensuring that your survival and financial sustainment depends solely upon one’s ability to provide for oneself. I will provide recommendations on how farmers may become self-reliant, resourceful, and to have financial sustainment, not relying upon the United States’ (U.S.) subsidies provided to farmers. With that said, today I will provide recommendations for farmers to ensure that their path to self-reliance is attainable and executable. Also, I will provide the necessary resources, farm structure requirements, training, personnel, concrete steps to implement, and the timeline for implementation, as well as what the definition of success looks like, and how success is measured using virtuous decision making, determining how farmers may be self-reliant, resourceful, and have financial sustainment. Farmers and Self- Reliance

December 4, 2024

Immigrant Groups

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Immigrant Groups Download Immigrant Groups (Final Paper Due 12/4/24)

Please Note:

The Ethnic Groups from Iran: Death of the Shah of Iran and the Rise of the Ayatollah in Iran (1980s)

The Ethnic Groups from the Dissolution of the Country formerly known as Yugoslavia and its neighbors (Albania, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo) Refugees during the 1990s

Kurds from Kurdistan (4th World): Kurds from Iran, Iraq, and Turkey (1980s–2020s)

The Ethnic Groups from Iraq: Gulf Wars (1990s–2000s)

The Ethnic Groups from Afghanistan (2000s)

The Ethnic Groups from the Ukraine invaded by Russia (2020s)

Choose one of the following immigrant groups:

Using the same criteria that we are using during our study for comparison:

After choosing the immigrant group establish the historical context of that Ethnic Group in its country of origin What are the PUSH FACTORS Immigrant Groups,
When did this Ethnic group begin coming to the United States? When did the bulk of them arrive? What are the PULL FACTORS,
Discuss the issue of Legal and Illegal Immigration with regard to this Ethnic Group; What has been their experience with Naturalization,
Discuss the major Urban areas that hosted this Ethnic Group upon entry into the US The Ethnic Enclave for ONE Specific City After entry into the US., If part of the group moved west Or east, to what major cities did they move?,
BIBLIOGRAPHY: MUST CONTAIN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SOURCES,
USE DOCUMENT: HOW TO WRITE A BIBLIOGRAPHY to write your Bibliography If you are using INTERNET SOURCES, the CITATION FORM is AUTHOR (if there is one), “Title,” (in quotes), the URL, AND the Date you accessed it.
PRE-FINAL PAPER SUBMISSIONS SHOULD BE SENT TO ME AS AN ATTACHMENT TO AN EMAIL.
FINAL PAPER SUBMISSION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE TURNITIN PORTAL.

CHOICE OF TOPIC: DUE 8/23/24 (Send to me as an Attachment to an Email)

RESEARCH PROPOSAL WITH INITIAL BIBLIOGRAPHY DUE 10/3/24 (Send to me as an Attachment to an Email)

INTERIM RESEARCH BIBILIOGRAPHY THE ORIGINAL BIBLIOGRAPH PLUS ALL NEW SOURCES FOUND DURING THE SEMESTER DUE 11/22/24 (Send to me as an Attachment to an Email)

POSSIBLE ETHNIC GROUP SELECTIONS FROM: Afghanistan, Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Haiti, Indians (from the Indian Sub-Continent) Iran, Iraq, Kosovo, Kurds from either Iraq or Turkey, Latin American Ethnic Group (Not Listed), Lebanon, Montenegro, Pakistan, The Philippines, Russian Federation (Any Ethnic Group), South Sudan, Ethnic Group Sub-Saharan Africa, Ukraine, Viet Nam Immigrant Groups

THE DOCUMENT: 5 page minimum submitted to the Digital Drop Box

Must have an Introduction and a Conclusion based upon the directions in the assignment. IF NOT THEN -5 POINTS FOR EACH OMISSION
Do not use contractions.
Use examples to support your ideas.
Edit your paper, check for spelling, etc.
Read your paper aloud. Have a friend in class read it. Have your clearly stated your ideas.
It must have footnotes, endnotes or MLA INTEXT CITATIONS–your choice of style. IF NO CITATIONS THEN I MUST ASSUME THAT THE WORK IS COPIED FROM SOMEWHERE
PARAPHRASE WHAT YOU HAVE READ AND CITE THE SOURCE
IF YOU USE THE WORDS OF SOME ONE ELSE PUT QUOTATION MARKS AROUND IT AND CITE THE SOURCE.
MUST PRESENT BIBLIOGRAPHY AS PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SOURCESA. MUST have a BIBLIOGRAPHY OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SOURCES, IF NOT THEN -10 POINTS
IF USING INTERNET SOURCES, then the LINKS (URL) must appear in the Bibliography IF NOT THEN -5 TO 10 POINTS depending on the rest of the Bibliography.

December 4, 2024

Dollar-Cost Averaging Performance

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Dollar-Cost Averaging Performance

HW5 – Analyzing the Performance of Your Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) Cryptocurrency Portfolio

Assignment Instructions:

Overview: Throughout the term, you have been implementing a dollar-cost averaging (DCA) strategy by investing $1 daily in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), or in a diversified portfolio of cryptocurrencies if you chose to include other assets. Now that we are nearing the end of the course, it’s time to evaluate how your investment has performed and compare it to an alternative strategy of making a lump sum investment at the beginning of the term.

Part 1: Initial Reflection

Strategy Reflection:
- Question:Do you find the dollar-cost averaging strategy to be useful or interesting?, Can you envision this strategy being part of a well-diversified portfolio that includes other asset classes (e.g. stocks bonds real estate)? ,What are the benefits of including a DCA strategy within a broader investment portfolio?,
- Response:Provide a thoughtful reflection (100-200 words) on how DCA might complement other investment strategies considering factors such as risk management market volatility and the psychological benefits of regular investing.

Part 2: Portfolio Performance Analysis

Performance Comparison:
- Task:Compare the performance of your DCA investment strategy with the hypothetical scenario where you would have invested a lump sum in the same cryptocurrencies on the first day of the term., Your analysis should consider the following:
  - The total amount invested through DCA versus the amount that would have been invested in the lump sum.,
  - The value of your portfolio at the end of the term for both strategies.,
  - A comparison of the returns generated by each strategy. Dollar-Cost Averaging Performance

Volatility and Risk Analysis:
- Task:Evaluate the volatility and risk associated with both the DCA strategy and the lump sum investment. Consider the following:
  - How did the DCA strategy help mitigate the effects of market volatility compared to the lump sum investment?
  - Were there periods of significant price fluctuations, and how did these affect each strategy’s performance?

Economic Implications:
- Task:Discuss the economic implications of using a DCA strategy in the context of cryptocurrency investments. Consider the following:
  - How does DCA help in managing the psychological aspects of investing, especially in a highly volatile market like cryptocurrency?
  - What are the potential downsides of DCA, particularly when compared to a lump sum investment during a bullish market?

Part 3: Final Thoughts and Recommendations

Final Evaluation:
- Question:Based on your analysis, which investment strategy do you think was more effective in this context, and why? Would you consider using the DCA strategy in your personal investment portfolio? Provide a rationale for your decision.
- Response:Write a brief evaluation (100-200 words) summarizing your findings and stating your preference between the DCA strategy and the lump sum investment, supported by the data you analyzed.

Deliverables: Dollar-Cost Averaging Performance

Report:Submit a comprehensive report in PDF format that includes:
- Your reflections from Part 1.
- Detailed analysis and comparisons from Part 2, including all necessary calculations, charts, or tables to support your analysis.
- Your final thoughts and recommendations from Part 3.
Screenshots:Include screenshots of your cryptocurrency exchange account showing the history of your DCA purchases and the final value of your portfolio. Ensure that your name or account identifier is visible.

December 4, 2024

Current Healthcare Policies Impact

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Current Healthcare Policies Impact

For this Assessment you will answer a series of short-answer questions to demonstrate your understanding of the way that historic and current healthcare policies impact the accessibility delivery and cost of care in the United States.

Before submitting your Assessment carefully review the rubric., All submissions must follow the conventions of scholarly writing., Properly formatted APA citations and references must be provided where appropriate,

For this Assessment, you will answer a series of short-answer questions to demonstrate your understanding of the way that historic and current the accessibility, delivery, and cost of care in the United States.

Before submitting your Assessment, carefully review the rubric. All submissions must follow the conventions of scholarly writing. Properly formatted APA citations and references must be provided where appropriate

For this Assessment, you will answer a series of short-answer questions to demonstrate your understanding of the way that historic and current healthcare policies impact the accessibility, delivery, and cost of care in the United States.

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