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November 30, 2024

Child Welfare Policy

Write an 8 page research paper on a current child welfare policy that you think requires change. The following are topics you may use: Competent Child Welfare Services to Gay and Lesbian Adolescents and Families; Gay and Lesbian Foster/Adoptive Parents; Kinship Homes; Prevention and Protective Service; Child Abuse and Neglect; Domestic Violence; Siblings in Foster Care; Therapeutic Foster Boarding Homes; Impact of Substance use on Families and Children- or any o that you may select in consultation with your mentor.

Include the following elements in your paper:

A) Societal recognition of the problem- how did the problem get recognized, and how did they get society interested in it? What research has been conducted on the topic? Is there extensive research or only a few studies?

B) What does the research indicate as the advantages and disadvantages of this policy?

Include your reasoning for the recommended change.

C) How do ethnicity race and socioeconomic status affect the policy?,

In addition to the text and scholarly journals, you can use the web resources provided in this course to assist you in presenting and researching your policy of interest.

Child Welfare Policy

Write an 8 page research paper on a current child welfare policy that you think requires change. The following are topics you may use: Competent Child Welfare Services to Gay and Lesbian Adolescents and Families; Gay and Lesbian Foster/Adoptive Parents; Kinship Homes; Prevention and Protective Service; Child Abuse and Neglect; Domestic Violence; Siblings in Foster Care; Therapeutic Foster Boarding Homes; Impact of Substance use on Families and Children or any other from the readings, that you may select in consultation with your mentor.
Include the following elements in your paper:

Societal recognition of the problem- how did the problem get recognized and how did they get society interested in it?, What research has been conducted on the topic Is there extensive research or only a few studies?,

What does the research indicate as the advantages and disadvantages of this policy?,

How do ethnicity, race, and socioeconomic status affect the policy?,

In addition to the text and scholarly journals, you can use the web resources provided in this course to assist you in presenting and researching your policy of interest.

November 30, 2024

Realistic Case Study

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Realistic Case Study

Content Requirements
You will create a PowerPoint presentation with a realistic case study and include appropriate and pertinent clinical information, that will be covering the following:

Subjective data: Demographics; Chief Complaint; History of the Present Illness (HPI) that includes the presenting problem and the 8 dimensions of the problem; Medications; Allergies; Past medical history; Family history; Past surgical history; Social history; Review of Systems (ROS)
Objective data: Vital signs; Physical exam, Labs (reviewed from the patient’s medical records, if no lab/diagnostic tests were done recently to review, you must indicate that to receive credit).
Assessment: Differential diagnosis; Primary Diagnosis
Plan: Laboratory and diagnostic tests; Pharmacologic treatment plan; Non-pharmacologic treatment plan; Anticipatory guidance (primary prevention strategies); Follow up plan.
Other: Incorporation of current clinical guidelines; Integration of research articles; Role of the Nurse practitioner

Submission Instructions:

The presentation is original work and logically organized, formatted, and cited in the current APA style, including citation of references.
The presentation should consist of 10-15 slides

Content Requirements
You will create a PowerPoint presentation with a realistic case study and include appropriate and pertinent clinical information that will be covering the following:

Subjective data: Demographics; Chief Complaint; History of the Present Illness (HPI) that includes the presenting problem and the 8 dimensions of the problem; Medications Allergies Past medical history Family history Past surgical history Social history Review of Systems (ROS),
Objective data: Vital signs; Physical exam, Labs reviewed from the patient’s medical records if no lab diagnostic tests were done recently to review, you must indicate that to receive credit).
Assessment: Differential diagnosis and Primary Diagnosis,
Plan: Laboratory and diagnostic tests Pharmacologic treatment plan Non-pharmacologic treatment plan Anticipatory guidance primary prevention strategies, Follow up plan.
Other: Incorporation of current clinical guidelines integration of research articles Role of the Nurse practitioner,

Submission Instructions:

The presentation is original work and logically organized, formatted, and cited in the current APA style, including citation of references.
The presentation should consist of 10-15 slides

November 30, 2024

COMPREHENSIVE CASE STUDY

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COMPREHENSIVE CASE STUDY

History of Present Illness
A 26-year-old male firefighter presents to his PCP following an ED visit for an episode of dehydration and severe muscle pain experienced during rigorous physical activity. Yesterday, he fought a fire for an extended period under extreme physical conditions. Despite consuming significant amounts of water, he began feeling lightheaded, experienced severe pain in his calves and shoulders, and noticed dark-colored urine. He was evaluated in the ED and discharged with instructions to hydrate. However, he continues to have dark-colored urine, generalized muscle pain, and fatigue. He reports feeling “like I’ve been hit by a truck.”

Review of Systems (ROS)
Positive: Weakness, exhaustion, palpitations, shortness of breath, nausea, dark-colored urine, muscle pain (shoulders, lower back, calves).
Negative: Diarrhea, constipation, anuria, hematuria, muscle weakness, numbness, tingling. COMPREHENSIVE CASE STUDY

Past Medical History: Recurrent musculoskeletal injuries (shoulder, knee), HTN, and anxiety.

Social History: Moderate alcohol use (occasional beer), no tobacco or drug use. Unmarried in a casual relationship with no children. Active lifestyle

Family History: Mother with breast cancer (remission), father without chronic conditions. Sibling brother with Hx chronic migraines

Allergies: None.

Medications: Ibuprofen 200mg PO q 8 hrs PRN muscle aches, Lisinopril 2.5mg PO daily, Lexapro 10mg PO daily.

Physical Examination

Vitals: T 37.3°C (99.1°F), P 96BPM, RR 12 BPM, BP 134/86, BMI 29.7.

General: A&O; no acute distress; overweight.

Skin: No erythema, pallor, or abnormalities noted.

HEENT: Normal findings.

Lungs: Vesicular breath sounds throughout, equal bilaterally.

Cardiac: Regular rate and rhythm, no murmurs/rubs/gallops.

Abdomen: Soft, mild epigastric tenderness, bilateral flank tenderness, no CVA tenderness.

Musculoskeletal: Tenderness over bilateral shoulders, reduced ROM due to pain, generalized tenderness of calves and quadriceps, severe paralumbar tenderness with guarding and hypertonicity.

Neurological: A&O×3; cranial nerves intact.

CLINICAL DISCUSSION

Based on the subjective and objective information presented, select and prioritize three differential diagnoses including each diagnosis’s rationale pathophysiology and pertinent positives and negatives., COMPREHENSIVE CASE STUDY

For the working diagnosis, explain why this is the primary diagnosis, what physical findings support the primary diagnosis, and list any additional body systems not addressed in the physical exam and how those physical findings could further support your primary diagnosis.

List any additional questions you may have inquired about in your history taking that have not already been presented in the HPI and are necessary to establish your diagnosis.,
Address any necessary laboratory or diagnostic testing and the clinical significance of these diagnostics for your diagnosis or ultimate treatment plan.,
Discuss the next appropriate steps in your management and at least two potential complications of this diagnosis untreated.,
discuss medication management including pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic choices with appropriate dosing comprehensive patient education and follow-up recommendations.,

Recall the necessary components in your case studies from NUR631. We will continue to build on the format throughout the clinical aspect of adulthood.

APA format with at least FIVE peer-reviewed references to support diagnosis, management, and patient education.

APA FORMAT, AND REFERENCES, peer review scholarly resource cited in APA format from 2019-2024 only. (Within the last five years)

Please do not solely use a website as your scholarly reference. While it is fine to use it as a supplement, a journal article or text should be referenced.

Please use North American peer-reviewed journals,

DO NOT use any European Journal

Please use reliable medical references such as the Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment book or UpToDate. Do not use WebMD, Wikipedia, etc., as these are not advanced practice references.

APA format (if using outside sources).

November 30, 2024

Real-world Data

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Real-world Data

Students will complete 3 parts to a project for the semester. Each submission is individual and should not be shared with other classmates. Any form of copying and pasting from other sources and projects will be reported to the UT Arlington Office of Student Conduct.

Aim: The overall aim of these projects is to analyze real-world data. The specific objectives are:

sample two sets of data from the real-world.,
summarize each set of data statistically.,
perform statistical chi-square tests on each set of data.,
describe the above steps data and results in a report.,

On the cover of each Project Part report, please transcribe the following statement:

“I _________________ did not give or receive any assistance on this project, and the report submitted is wholly my own.”

Write your name in the blank and sign below it. You may use an electronic signature, such as Adobe SignLinks to an external site..

Tasks for Part III

Chi-Square Goodness-of-Fit Test: Using a Chi-Square Goodness of Fit Test with a significance level of 0.05, test the hypothesis that Set 1 is sampled from a Normal Distribution with a population mean equal to the sample mean and a population standard deviation equal to the sample standard deviation. Similarly, test the hypothesis with a significance level of 0.05 that Set 2 is sampled from an Exponential Distribution with a population mean equal to the sample mean. For each test, start with the data classes from your histogram and merge them to ensure each class has a sufficient number of observations. Then, for each data class, calculate the following:

Numbers of observations in the data.
Class probability.
Class expected value.
Chi-square component values.

Finally, for each test, calculate the chi-square value describe the degrees of freedom and explain your conclusion.,

EXAMPLE SETUP

Class

Observed Frequency (oi)

Class Probability

Expected Frequency (ei)

2 Class Component

X ≤ 2

Count observations based on your collected data.

Calculate using the assumed probability distribution.

For each class, take its probability and multiply by n.

2 < X ≤ 7

7 < X ≤ 12

X > 12

Total

1.0

2 statistic

Report: The project report is to be written in clear English with complete sentences. Be sure to define all notations and include descriptions of all tables and figures in the text. To improve your writing, you should consider taking your report to the UTA Writing CenterLinks to an external site.. Your report should include a cover page and the following sections mentioned in rub

November 30, 2024

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Development of an Operational Budget

Deliverable Length: 10–15 slides (not including title and reference slides); 150-200 words speaker notes per slide

Description

Assignment Details

Create a PowerPoint presentation with speaker notes to educate others regarding the development of an operational budget and a capital budget. Be sure to address the following:

Provide the process for developing an
Provide the process for developing a capital budget.
Differentiate between the operational and capital budgets.
Explain how the capital budget is required for strategic management.

Deliverable Length: 10–15 slides (not including title and reference slides); 150-200 words speaker notes per slide

Description

Assignment Details

Create a PowerPoint presentation with speaker notes to educate others regarding the development of an operational budget and a capital budget. Be sure to address the following:

Provide the process for developing
Provide the process for developing a capital budget.
Differentiate between the operational and capital budgets.
Explain how the capital budget is required for strategic management.

Development of an Operational Budget

Deliverable Length: 10–15 slides (not including title and reference slides); 150-200 words speaker notes per slide

Description

Assignment Details

Create a PowerPoint presentation with speaker notes to educate others regarding the development of an operational budget and a capital budget. Be sure to address the following:

Provide the process for developing an
Provide the process for developing a capital budget.,
Differentiate between the operational and capital budgets.,
Explain how the capital budget is required for strategic management.,

Deliverable Length: 10–15 slides (not including title and reference slides); 150-200 words speaker notes per slide

Description

Assignment Details

Create a PowerPoint presentation with speaker notes to educate others regarding the development of an and a capital budget. Be sure to address the following:

Provide the process for developing a capital budget.
Differentiate between the operational and capital budgets.
Explain how the capital budget is required for strategic management.

November 30, 2024

Literature Review on a Theory

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Literature Review on a Theory

Instructions

Writing a Literature Review

Most research projects include a literature review to determine what knowledge exists on the subject under study and to develop the theoretical framework that will be used in the study. The literature review sets the context for the entire research project by explaining what others have found in researching the same or similar specific research questions.

Literature reviews are also done to help summarize the current state of knowledge on a topic and the current knowledge gaps up to this point. In this format, they are often published as a pure literature review within peer-reviewed journals. One example can be found here specific to the literature Distance Learning; here is another example that will help break it out for you: Critical Thinking Lit Review. Students often have a hard time writing literature reviews because it seems like a foreign way to organize information, however, in a way you can equate the way that an essay is written to that of a literature review. In an essay, one will bring in numerous references within each paragraph, the same would be the case for a literature review in that literature reviews are organized thematically. NCSU has a Literature Review on a Theory fantastic video (https://www.lib.ncsu.edu/tutorials/litreview/) that helps explain what a literature review is and how they are written at the graduate and professional levels, I recommend taking a look as it will help give you some additional perspective on how these are written. For some additional information on how to organize your theoretical framework into your paper, check out this USC Library guide on Theoretical Frameworks.

A literature review begins with an introductory paragraph in which the writer frames the research topic and its significance, or the puzzle or topic area that the researcher is addressing. To do that, the writer will summarize the major relevant arguments on the research subject highlighting the main issues and how schools of thought might differ., If there are key terms to be defined, the writer would also do that here if the literature review is part of a larger research paper.

The body of the literature review tells readers what others have found in their studies about your specific research question or topic under investigation (the extent of existing knowledge on your specific research question/current state of the research on a particular topic), critiques what is right or wrong with these other studies, and discusses how the body of knowledge needs to be moved forward (and/or how the work is distinguishable from the research study you are proposing). Your review should organize material by theme or method or what makes sense for the project. ,Literature Review on a Theory

The conclusion should summarize the primary sense of the literature encapsulating for the reader where the existing literature ends and if carrying out a study, where your research will start.

Assignment Instructions:

This assignment serves as a building block for your final thesis proposal. For this literature review, you need to select a substantive theory either something that we discussed in the lesson or something outside of the course and focus your literature review around that theory., Your theory selection should make sense with the research question you intend to assess within your final research proposal. ,Since this is a literature review focused on a particular topic (i.e. the substantive theory) you will need to discuss the current state of the literature specific to that theory (for example, deterrence theory, social identity theory, etc). You’ll want to start with a discussion on the early conceptualizations of the theory and how it has developed over time. Your conclusion should include a discussion of where the research on that theory needs to go next. What are some questions that remain? What new ways should it be applied?

Format: Standard academic format will suffice: 1-inch borders on all four sides, double-spaced, with times new roman 12-point font. As with all academic assignments (unless otherwise specified) you must include a references section and list your references.

This literature review should include a critical review of at least 9-10 scholarly/peer-reviewed articles.

Since multiple writing styles are in use within this course, on your title page, please note which style you are using within your assignment. This will help me cater my comments to the style you are using. The style you use needs to be the one that is used within your program of study.

Total pages: 5 complete pages in length not including title page or references.

I have also attached a synthesis matrix that should help you organize your notes as you go, as well as the grading rubric for this assignment.

Use the filename (no spaces): yourlastnameW4.doc to upload this file to the HW4 assignment.

Note: As mentioned above this assignment is a building block for your final assignment. In your research proposal in addition to synthesizing the literature on a theory, you will also need to synthesize the literature surrounding the topic you are looking to explore as well. This will serve as a preliminary literature review that helps to demonstrate the importance of the topic and show that it has not yet been addressed within the literature.

November 30, 2024

Idea Presented in the Required Readings

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Idea Presented in the Required Readings

One of the entries MUST ask a question about a concept/idea presented in the required readings in the textbook from the chapters covered this week. This should be a question pertaining to material that you personally do not understand or need clarification on and should be at least 40-50 words in length. Question topics cannot be claimed, and it is one question topic per student. This will aid in diversifying the discussion. Broad categories are posted already in the discussion board. Post your question under the category to which it best applies. State your question in the subject line of the post. (Do not use generic titles such as week 1, post 1, etc., and try to avoid duplicating the category name.) This will create a list of questions and everyone will be able to see.

*The two remaining entries must offer an explanation in answer to a classmate’s question. Your responses must be researched, and the content of your response must be supported by reliable and credible resources. , These two response posts must be a minimum of 200 words each.

One of the entries MUST ask a question about a concept idea presented in the required readings in the textbook from the chapters covered this week. ,This should be a question pertaining to material that you personally do not understand or need clarification on and should be at least 40-50 words in length., Question topics cannot be claimed and it is one question topic per student. , This will aid in diversifying the discussion. Broad categories are posted already in the discussion board. Post your question under the category to which it best applies., State your question in the subject line of the post. ,(Do not use generic titles such as week 1, post 1, etc., and try to avoid duplicating the category name.) This will create a list of questions and everyone will be able to see.

*The two remaining entries must offer an explanation in answer to a classmate’s question. Your responses must be researched, and the content of your response must be supported by reliable and credible resources. These two response posts must be a minimum of 200 words eac

November 29, 2024

Healthcare Policy and Analysis Discussion

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Healthcare Policy and Analysis Discussion

Read a selection of your colleagues’ posts. Respond to at least two of your colleagues by supporting or expanding on the ideas identified by your colleague or sharing additional perspectives on the issue described by your colleague.

PEER 1

Tiffany Fields

Nov 27 3:49pm

Manage Discussion by Tiffany Fields

Reply from Tiffany Fields

Initial Post

The allegory of the orchard, as presented by Daniel E. Dawes (Satcher Health Leadership Institute, 2021), illustrates how political determinants of health create structural inequities that impact health outcomes across populations. This metaphor highlights an orchard where some trees thrive in favorable conditions while others struggle under systemic disadvantages. These disparities mirror the challenges faced by many of my patients, particularly underserved populations such as low-income individuals, the mental health population and ethnic minorities.

For instance, many of my patients experience limited access to affordable healthcare, healthy food options, and safe housing—factors shaped by political decisions like zoning laws, funding for social services, and healthcare policies. These political determinants create barriers that perpetuate poor health outcomes, such as increased rates of chronic diseases and preventable hospitalizations. Dawes (2020) emphasizes that these systemic inequities arise from historical and ongoing policy decisions that prioritize certain groups over others, leading to what he describes as a cycle of disadvantage (pp. 56–58).

As a nurse, I am uniquely positioned to address these political determinants of health. Nurses interact directly with patients and witness firsthand the health disparities resulting from structural inequities. This frontline perspective allows us to provide evidence-based insights to policymakers and advocate for equitable health policies. Porche (2023) underscores the importance of nurses as healthcare advocates who can influence policies to improve system-level health outcomes (p. 10). The American Nurses Association (ANA) also identifies advocacy as a core responsibility, aligning with our professional commitment to promote health equity.

Advocacy might involve joining coalitions, attending legislative hearings, or writing to elected officials. For example, advocating for expanded Medicaid coverage or increased funding for community health programs can directly mitigate barriers underserved populations face. Porche (2023) also highlights that understanding healthcare systems (pp. 81–83) empowers nurses to identify leverage points for change. By engaging politically, we can address upstream factors influencing health outcomes, striving for an orchard where all trees can thrive.

The allegory of the orchard challenges us to examine and dismantle the policies and structures perpetuating inequities. As trusted professionals and patient advocates, nurses are vital in ensuring that the systemic conditions contributing to poor health outcomes are addressed at their roots. By stepping into the political arena, we can work toward a more equitable healthcare system that provides all patients with the resources and opportunities to achieve optimal health.

November 29, 2024

DNP-Evidence Based Practice II

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DNP-Evidence Based Practice II

INTRODUCTION

To change a problem, identification is simply the first step. Once the problem is identified and a plan for change is established, implementation of the problem change is the next step to resolve the problem or issue. In your previous course, NURS 8502, you identified a problem to develop a plan for change. In this course, you will continue working with this identified problem to implement your plan for change.

In this module, you will review the project management plan you created in the previous course as well as explore possible barriers, ethical and legal implications, and potential speed bumps that may impact your implementation. After assessing your plan, you will make revisions to begin your implementation. DNP-Evidence Based Practice II

What’s Happening in This Module?

Module 1: Implementation is a 6-week module—Weeks 1 through 6 of the course—in which you will review the problem change plan, revise your plan, and explore potential barriers for implementation. This exploration will assist you in beginning the implementation of your problem change.

INTRODUCTION

During these first 6 weeks, you will continue the work completed in Evidence Based Practice I. You will continue your practicum experience and implement a plan to change an identified or potential practice problem within your practice or organization. In Weeks 1 through 6 of this course, you will begin the work of implementation through planning and preparing. DNP-Evidence Based Practice II

In Weeks 1 through 6, you will review the project management plan created in Evidence Based Practice I and develop a translation action plan to begin the work of implementation. You will explore barriers, identify strategies, and evaluate legal and ethical implications to begin the project change implementation.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Students will:

Apply project management leadership skills to the design and approach to the proposed project,
Select a project management tool appropriate to the practice focused question,
Identify barriers to implementation,
Evaluate appropriate strategies to overcome barriers,
Evaluate legal and ethical implications to implementation,
Evaluate appropriate strategies to address legal and ethical concerns to implementation,
Develop a translation action plan,
Implement a project change,
Reflect on the practicum experience
Final Project Plan
What is your proposed change and how will you implement it?
Throughout this course, you will work at your clinical site with a preceptor and with stakeholders to implement a plan to change a potential or known problem at your practice. For this Assignment, you will review the project management plan you developed in NURS 8502. Reflect on your plan, your preceptors, and your specialty to determine what/if changes are needed to begin the implementation of your plan.

To Prepare

Review the project management plan selected and developed in NURS 8502.
Meet with your clinical site to review your project plan for changes.
Review the Learning Resources covering available project management plan options.

The Assignment

Submit your revised and updated final project management

Learning Resources

Required Resources

November 29, 2024

Product Management Process

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Product Management Process

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Instructions

This assignment allows you to identify and document the history of product management by creating a visual timeline. Following your readings on how the historical, current, and emerging aspects of product management is driving marketing, your timeline must exhibit your uniqueness and thoroughness to build your digital credibility. You may create your timeline as an infographic, chart, or PowerPoint slide.

Include a minimum of five key events over the past 20 years in your timeline. These events should include at least two global developments that influenced product management and the marketing industry in the United States.

In addition to your visual timeline, include a one-page reflection of what you learned in this process, including any concepts or events that you have questions about. Product Management Process

Length: 1 timeline accompanied by a 1-page summary. You may include your reference list with your summary.

References: Include a minimum of 3 scholarly resources.

The completed assignment should address all the assignment requirements, exhibit evidence of concept knowledge, and demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the content presented in the course. The writing should integrate scholarly resources, reflect academic expectations and current APA standards, and adhere to National University’s Academic Integrity Policy.

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Instructions This assignment allows you to identify and document the history of product management by creating a visual timeline., Following your readings on how the historical current and emerging aspects of product management is driving marketing your timeline must exhibit your uniqueness and thoroughness to build your digital credibility., You may create your timeline as an infographic, chart, or PowerPoint slide. Product Management Process Include a minimum of five key events over the past 20 years in your timeline., These events should include at least two global developments that influenced product management and the marketing industry in the United States., In addition to your visual timeline include a one-page reflection of what you learned in this process including any concepts or events that you have questions about. , Length: 1 timeline accompanied by a 1-page summary. You may include your reference list with your summary. References: Include a minimum of 3 scholarly resources. The completed assignment should address all the assignment requirements, exhibit evidence of concept knowledge, and demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the content presented in the course. The writing should integrate scholarly resources, reflect academic expectations and current APA standards, and adhere to National University’s Academic Integrity Policy.

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