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August 1, 2025

Remote Access Security Essentials

Complete the following activity after reading Chapter 13, the Unit VI Lesson, and participating in the Unit VI Live Lecture.

You will develop a PowerPoint from the information below:

Summarize the content for the Unit VI Lesson in 2 to 3 slides. Next, create a slide for each numbered task below.

1. Identify and describe three key business drivers influencing remote access solutions and infrastructure. Why are these drivers critical to the development of a secure remote access strategy?

2. Explain two roles or functionalities of devices within a remote access infrastructure that you found particularly significant. Why did you choose these specific roles or functionalities?

Remote Access Security Essentials

3. What is one unresolved issue or question you have related to applying security best practices to protect the Remote Access Domain from threats?

Please use the speaker notes function to provide an explanation or justification for your answers on the slides. The presentation must have a title slide and a references slide. Your presentation must be at least five slides, not counting the title slide and references slide. APA Style must be used for citations and references

What is the core content of the Unit VI lesson?,
What are three key business drivers for remote access infrastructure?,
Why are these drivers critical to a secure remote access strategy?,
What are two significant roles or functions of devices in remote access?,
What is one unresolved issue you have about securing the Remote Access Domain?

Comprehensive General Answer (PowerPoint Outline with Speaker Notes)

Below is a complete outline for your presentation, including titles, content, and speaker notes. You can build your PowerPoint using this structure.

Slide 1: Title Slide

Title: Securing the Remote Access Domain
Name
Course
Date

Slide 2: Unit VI Lesson Summary (Slide 1)

Content:

Remote Access Domain supports external network connectivity.
Core concepts: VPNs, firewalls, RADIUS servers, endpoint security.
Secure remote access ensures compliance and risk mitigation.

Speaker Notes:

The Unit VI lesson highlights the importance of securing the Remote Access Domain as organizations increasingly support hybrid and remote work environments. Topics covered include virtual private networks (VPNs), authentication servers like RADIUS, and policies for endpoint security.

Remote Access Security Essentials

Slide 3: Unit VI Lesson Summary (Slide 2)

Content:

Threats: unsecured endpoints, data leakage, and session hijacking.
Countermeasures: encryption, MFA, continuous monitoring.
Emphasis on policy enforcement and zero trust architecture.

Speaker Notes:

The lesson discusses security threats and stresses the need for strict controls. Solutions include encryption protocols, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and continuous monitoring. Zero Trust models are emphasized for all remote access users.

Slide 4: Business Drivers for Remote Access

Three Key Business Drivers:

Workforce Mobility – Remote and hybrid work models demand access from anywhere.
Cost Optimization – Reduces physical infrastructure costs.
Business Continuity – Ensures operations during disasters or disruptions.

Speaker Notes:

These drivers are critical because they shape the demand for scalable and secure remote access solutions. For example, after the COVID-19 pandemic, workforce mobility became non-negotiable. Business continuity, especially in disaster recovery planning, is essential to maintaining customer trust and operations.

Slide 5: Key Remote Access Device Roles

Two Important Roles/Functionalities:

VPN Gateways – Encrypt and tunnel traffic between remote users and internal networks.
RADIUS Servers – Provide centralized authentication and accounting.

Speaker Notes:

I selected VPN gateways and RADIUS servers because they are foundational to secure remote access. VPNs ensure encrypted communication, while RADIUS servers centralize user verification. Together, they minimize unauthorized access and enforce access policies effectively.

Slide 6: Unresolved Question

Unresolved Issue:

How can organizations balance security with user experience in remote access—especially when implementing zero trust without overburdening users?

Speaker Notes:

Zero Trust improves security but can frustrate users with repeated authentication prompts. I’m still uncertain how to maintain high security standards without compromising user productivity or creating friction in daily operations.

Slide 7: References

APA-Style References:

Ciampa, M. (2022). Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals (7th ed.). Cengage Learning.
National Institute of Standards and Technology. (2020). Zero Trust Architecture (SP 800-207). https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-207
CompTIA. (2023). Remote Access Security Best Practices. https://www.comptia.org/

August 1, 2025

Architecting the IT Governance Plan

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Architecting the IT Governance Plan

As a consultant to, or manager of, an IT unit within your selected organization, you must be keenly aware of challenges facing your selected organization. This assignment asks you to identify, intellectually discuss, and broadly report on at least two of the most important (in your view) strategic issues faced by your selected organization. In particular, note how these issues have influenced the organization you are considering. Why has the consideration of them positively affected that organization? Conversely, what have been the negative effects on the organization because of not considering them? Make sure you relate the issues and concerns you discuss to IT Governance. Additionally, if failure to properly consider an IT Governance issue has caused the organization problems, how would you alter the IT Strategy? Alternately, if the Governance Issues have aided the organization, what more might you recommend doing? Please provide some detail/examples as you write this paper.

Your paper’s title might be: Considering the Strategic Issues: Their Impact on IT Governance.

SLP Assignment Expectations

Upload your 4- to 5-page paper to the SLP 2 Dropbox once it is completed.

Follow the number of pages required in the assignment excluding cover page and references. Each page should have about 300 words.

Your assignment will be graded according to the MSITM SLP Grading Rubric.

Module 2 – Resources

Architecting the IT Governance Plan

Required Reading

Use How to find resources in Skillsoft to access material in Skillsoft.

Required Reading

IT Governance Plan

ITIL® 4 Foundation: Introduction. Available in the Trident Online Library in Skillsoft.

Modern Data Management: Data Governance. Available in the Trident Online Library in Skillsoft.

ITIL

Architecting the IT Governance Plan

TestPrep ITIL 4 Foundation. Available in the Trident Online Library in Skillsoft.

Go to Library Access in Additional Library Resources, select Skillsoft Books. In the search box enter TestPrep ITIL 4 Foundation, select the Courses tab, then select TestPrep ITIL 4 Foundation.

Securing the Enterprise

Securing Against Threats, Securing for Enterprise, and Jailbreaking Devices. Available in the Trident Online Library in Skillsoft.

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

CISSP 2021: Business Continuity Planning. Available in the Trident Online Library in Skillsoft.

Backup & Recovery: Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery. Available in the Trident Online Library in Skillsoft.

Data Governance

Modern Data Management: Data Quality Management. Available in the Trident Online Library in Skillsoft.

Data Access & Governance Policies: Data Classification, Encryption, and Monitoring. Available in the Trident Online Library in Skillsoft.

Cybersecurity

Mitigating Security Risks: Cyber Security Risks. Available in the Trident Online Library in Skillsoft.

An Executive’s Guide to Security: Understanding Security Threats. Available in the Trident Online Library in Skillsoft.

Mitigating Security Risks: Maintaining a Secure Workplace. Available in the Trident Online Library in Skillsoft.

Optional Reading

Mitre. (n.d.). IT governance . https://www.mitre.org/publications/systems-engineering-guide/enterprise-engineering/enterprise-planning-and-management/it-governance

Chapters 1-12, in:

Axelos. (2020). ITIL 4: Digital and IT Strategy. TSO. Available in the Trident Online Library (Skillsoft Books).

Chapters 1-10, in:

Smallwood, R. F. (2020). Information governance: Concepts, strategies and best practices. Wiley & Sons. Available in the Trident Online Library (Skillsoft Books).

Please note that this link will open in a new window and may require activation of a LinkedIn account on the first attempt. Trident students may use their student email address to access this free subscription to LinkedIn Learning as a part of this course.

Getting Started with Network Administration – LinkedIn Learning

Architecting the IT Governance Plan

What are two major strategic issues your selected organization faces?,
How have these issues positively influenced the organization when addressed?,
What negative effects resulted from not addressing these issues?,
How do these issues relate specifically to IT governance?,
What IT strategy changes or enhancements would you recommend in response?

August 1, 2025

Cybersecurity Integration Presentation

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Cybersecurity Integration Presentation

U.S. laws and regulations. The M&A team has provisionally accepted the draft cybersecurity strategy and draft implementation plan which you prepared previously. The M&A team has now requested that you contribute a set of summary slides for the M&A team’s Decision Briefing (presentation) to the Padgett-Beale Board of Directors. This briefing is one of the final steps in obtaining approval for the M&A team’s plan for integrating the newly purchased company – Island Banking Services – into Padgett-Beale as Padgett-Beale, Inc Financial Services (PBI-FS).

Before you begin developing your presentation, review your work products from Projects 1 & 2. As you do so, identify the most likely or most significant barriers to success (factors which increase the risk of failure). These can include barriers arising from external factors as well as issues arising from internal company sources. Consider culture and organizational conflict as well as legal and regulatory issues. For each factor, identify a countermeasure or compensatory action which the company could take to reduce the risk of failure. Select the five most significant barriers to success from your analysis. You will include these in your presentation slides.

Develop Your Presentation:
Using your prior work (Projects 1 & 2), develop a high-level summary presentation of your Cybersecurity Strategy and the Implementation Plan. You will need between 20-30 slides to fully address the requirements listed below; this slide count includes the slides for titles, section titles, and references. Remember to include speaker notes for the agenda slide, section title slides, and content slides. Your notes should be at least 20 words / one paragraph but no longer than 150 words / 3 paragraphs per slide.

Your presentation must include the following:

· Title Slide with title, your name, the date, and this course

· Agenda Slide

Cybersecurity Integration Presentation

· Overview of the M&A effort (multiple slides – use the assignment overviews / background sections to put together a summary that answers: who, what, where, why, how)

· Section Title Slide: Cybersecurity Strategy

· Content Slides: provide a summary of your proposed Cybersecurity Strategy (Project 1)

· Section Title Slide: Cybersecurity Implementation Plan

· Content Slides: provide a summary of your proposed Cybersecurity Implementation Plan

· Section Title Slide: Barriers to Success

· Content Slides: five separate slides – one for each factor (identify each barrier to success and provide a recommended countermeasure or compensating action that the company could implement to reduce the risk of failure). This section will expand upon your “barriers to success” as discussed in Project #2.

· Section Title Slide: Summary & Recommendations

· Content Slide: present a recommendation that the strategy & implementation plan be approved by the Board of Directors for adoption and implementation by the company. Include 5 major business benefits of adoption and implementation. This may be new content (not previously included in projects 1 & 2).

· Section Title Slide: References

· Content Slides(s) that include reference list entries for your resources. Do not cite your own work for Projects 1 & 2.

Putting It All Together
MS Power Point .pptx format is the preferred delivery format; this application can be accessed via the Web or downloaded from UMGC under the university’s enterprise license for student use of Office 365. For more information see: https://www.umgc.edu/help/help-article-base.html?knowledgeArticleId=kA00W000000sZpeSAE&articleType=FAQ_IT__kav

If you are unable to use Power Point, you may use another presentation application to create your slides and speaker notes. After you have done so, print your presentation slides to PDF and deliver the assignment as a PDF document. If you deliver as PDF, you must make sure that your speaker notes are visible and accompany each slide.

Additional Information
1. Consult the grading rubric for specific content and formatting requirements for this assignment.

2. Your presentation should be professional in appearance with consistent use of fonts, font sizes, margins, etc.

3. You must include a title slide with the assignment title, your name, and the due date. Your reference list must be on a separate slide at the end of your file.

4. You are expected to write grammatically correct English in every assignment that you submit for grading. Do not turn in any work without (a) using spell check, (b) using grammar check, (c) verifying that your punctuation is correct and (d) reviewing your work for correct word usage and correctly structured sentences and paragraphs.

5. You are expected to credit your sources using in-text citations and reference list entries. Both your citations and your reference list entries must follow a consistent citation style (APA, MLA, etc.). To reduce visual clutter, you may put citations for sources into footnotes at the bottom of your slides (instead of putting citations at the ends of bullet points).

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Cybersecurity Integration Presentation

What is the M&A background and purpose for the Island Banking Services integration?,
What are the key components of the proposed Cybersecurity Strategy?,
What is the structure of the Cybersecurity Implementation Plan?,
What are the five most significant barriers to success and their countermeasures?,
What business benefits justify adoption of the proposed strategy and implementation plan?

August 1, 2025

University Student Records Database

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University Student Records Database

A prestigious university has recently implemented a consolidation strategy that will require it to centralize their student records. In order to move forward, the local university will need to develop a data model that will retain student records and perform various data extract transform and load (ETL) processes. Imagine that you have been hired as a database consultant to assist in the development of a data design strategy for the student records.

You met with various university subject matter experts and have determined the following after performing various business analysis processes:

Faculty groups are divided by core competencies that the university offers. For example, there are groups such as the art faculty, computer technology faculty, language faculty, and science faculty. Each faculty member has an assigned dean and is designated to teach at one particular campus and school. They are able to teach as many courses as required.
Courses are categorized by course code and title. Certain courses have prerequisites and the university has asked for this to be cataloged as well.
There are various schools within each campus. For example, the Los Angeles campus holds the following schools: School of Science, School of Law, and School of Computer Technology. Additionally, each school offers different professional study programs, such as Forensic Computer Science, Marine Biology, Business Management, and Civil Engineering, to name a few.
The study path for students requires that they be enrolled in a specific professional study program. The professional study program requires the students to complete a specific set of core courses. The university also requires that an online grade book be available. The online grade book should show grades awarded to students for specific courses and the term they completed the course.
The university identifies each student by their name, date of birth, social, and professional study program.

Instructions

University Student Records Database

Using these findings, write a 3–4 page paper in which you:

Analyze the university’s requirements and provide a proposal to organize all the required data elements. The proposal should include the following:
- Provide an entity relationship model (ERM) that will describe the data structure that will store all data elements. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length.
- Describe any assumptions or limitations for each relationship. For example, professors are able to teach more than one course, or students can only be enrolled in one program.
Create the primary key and foreign keys using a UML class diagram for each table.
Suggest at least four types of business intelligence reports that could help the university in course management, student enrollment, or historical tracking. Support your answer by providing specific business functions that these reports could be used for to assist executives of the university.
Consider outsourcing the functions above as an alternative for development of the database. Research the Internet and other media sources for vendors who develop registrar and school management database systems.
- Suggest three vendors that developed and are employing efficient registrar and school management database systems and support your reasons to choose from one of these three vendors.
- Compare and contrast the key aspects that each system offers. Examples of system aspects include but are not limited to cloud based, pricing model, open source, et cetera.
Go to the Strayer Library to locate at least three quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality resources.
The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. Include charts or diagrams created in any chart or drawing tool with which you are familiar. The completed diagrams or charts must be imported into the Word document before the paper is submitted.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all supports. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

Propose a database design.
University Student Records Database,

How should the university’s data elements be organized to meet its needs?,
What is the proposed entity relationship model (ERM) and associated assumptions?,
What primary and foreign keys should be used in the UML class diagram?,
What four types of business intelligence (BI) reports would benefit university operations?,
What are three vendor options for registrar systems and how do they compare?

July 31, 2025

Kindergarten Reflections

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Kindergarten Reflections

KINDERGARTEN

Here are photos of my grandson, Noah, clearly reveling in the glory of his first day of Kindergarten using an Ipad in a remote learning environment! Do you remember YOUR first day of Kindergarten? For this discussion, let’s ponder and discuss answers to the following questions:

1. Did you attend kindergarten?,

2. What was it like for you?,

3. How is it the same or different from current Kindergarten classrooms you’ve seen?,

4. When looking at these photos and reminiscing about your own experiences, how close to Friedrich Fröbel’s original ideas are American Kindergartens?

Remember, you will use your Canvas Discussions to aid in writing Assignment IV. Please post your response by this module’s initial class date and return to this post to read peer responses. Reply to two of your peers’ posts by module’s end. These posts will also contribute to your participation grade.

Discussion Grading:

Kindergarten Reflections

Yes, I attended kindergarten, and it was a memorable experience. I recall being both excited and nervous, stepping into a classroom full of colorful posters, blocks, storybooks, and the gentle encouragement of a caring teacher. Activities were heavily focused on social interaction, storytelling, music, and hands-on play—some of which align with the core principles set forth by Friedrich Fröbel.

Comparing that experience to today’s kindergarten classrooms, especially in remote or digital environments like the one pictured with Noah, there are clear differences. Modern classrooms integrate far more technology, including iPads and virtual learning tools, and often emphasize early literacy and numeracy more heavily than in the past. While many programs still encourage exploration and play, the academic pressures have certainly increased.

Friedrich Fröbel believed that kindergarten should be a “garden for children,” emphasizing self-directed play, creative exploration, and a nurturing environment where children could grow naturally. In some ways, American kindergartens still reflect these ideals—especially in programs that use play-based curricula. However, the growing focus on standardized outcomes and early academics can conflict with Fröbel’s vision of natural development and joyful discovery.

Reflecting on both past and present, it’s evident that while the core of kindergarten remains focused on foundational learning and social development, the tools, expectations, and environments have evolved. Still, Fröbel’s influence lingers in the emphasis on creativity, the importance of the teacher-child relationship, and the value of learning through experience.

Kindergarten Reflections

July 31, 2025

Genogram Research & Family Mapping

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Genogram Research & Family Mapping

Another resource that you can use for creating a genogram is How to Make a Genogram Online | EdrawMax Online.

Write a summary (in a Word doc) on your research. Any information you use from any source needs to be cited! Here are a few examples of topics you need to discuss: .

· The history of genograms

· How genograms are used

· How genograms are completed

· What are the benefits and/or challenges of developing a genogram

· Any other information you’d like to share from your research

For the second part of this assignment you will “map out” your immediate family. You may need to contact extended family members for help. If that’s not possible, no problem, do the best you can with the information you have. You’ll start with you and your significant other as well as your children. Then, if possible, please go back two generations. Remember, a genogram is more than a family tree. You need to identify relationships and their status (strong, weak, abusive, etc.), behavioral patterns (teen pregnancy, divorce, substance abuse, etc.), health issues and/or any other issues that you know of or become aware of during your research. Don’t forget to include a key that explains what the lines, shapes, colors, etc. mean.

Please complete your genogram using genopro.com, as a Word doc using whatever shapes, symbols, colors, etc. you want, or you can draw your genogram by hand, scan it, and upload it as an attachment. PLEASE keep in mind that this is not an art class – I’m not looking for a masterpiece. The purpose of this assignment is for you to see what patterns emerge within your family. After you’ve completed your genogram please write a summary ( add to the Word doc you’ve started), that includes the answers to the following questions (as well as anything else you’d like to share): .

1. What did you learn about your family history? (Please share as much as you are comfortable with. This assignment is very personal and your instructor is the only person who will read it.)

2. What was the experience of collecting information like for you?

3. Are there any patterns that emerged that surprised you? (For example communication, addiction, teen pregnancy, mental healthy issues, etc.) Why or why not?

4. How could a genogram help a couple strengthen (in general) their relationship?

5. How could parents (in general) use a genogram to educate their children?

6. Conclude your summary by summarizing what you learned from this assignment and how you can apply it to your family.

Genogram Research & Family Mapping

What is the history and purpose of genograms?,
How are genograms constructed and what do they include?,
What are the benefits and challenges of creating a genogram?,
What patterns emerged in your family after completing your genogram?,
How can genograms help couples and parents in relationships and parenting?

July 31, 2025

Child Welfare & Children’s Books

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Child Welfare & Children’s Books

It is said child protective services suffer from high caseworker turnover and burnout.

1. Based upon the information/knowledge that you gained in the article above and the other readings in this course, address the following:

· Summarize the article read above making sure to discuss the resources mentioned in the article that may prove useful for caseworkers experiencing burnout.

· What, based on course concepts and your own understanding, are the major reasons for this?

· What can be done to improve child welfare services?

· Discuss the need for understanding cultural issues impacting the global phenomena of child maltreatment.

Assignment 2 – 2 page -MLA

this module’s reading in Essentials of Children’s Literature, your three chosen books, and the one article you researched.

What comes to mind when you think of the terms Diversity and Inclusion? Are they the same? Are they different? How? This will start you on a journey to discover more about the importance of diversity and inclusion in children’s literature.

this has two parts:

Child Welfare & Children’s Books

1. Summarize the article on diversity in children’s literature or education that you researched. Provide a few sentences of engagement and commentary. Remember that to find the article, you should use internet sites, such as Children’s Literature Assembly. If you opt for other sites, make sure your article is from a .org, .gov, or .edu site.

2. Summarize and analyze each of three children’s books on diversity and inclusion that you read. Introduce each book, the author, and intended age group. Provide a brief plot summary and describe the illustrations. What does each book suggest about the importance of diversity and inclusion in children’s books, and why? Align your ideas about your books with information contained within the article you chose. Make sure to cite your articles and books at the end of your posting in MLA format. Remember that two of the books should feature characters from other ethnicities or cultures, and the third book should feature characters who are disabled (physical, developmental, learning, emotional, etc.). An excellent resource to start looking for books and blogs over Diversity and Inclusion in children’s literature is EmbraceRace.org. Another engaging site that allows you to search their book collections is Diversebookfinder.org. Remember that many books are available electronically for free through public libraries and online resources, such as Worldreader.org .

Assignment 3 -MLA

you have been exposed to a number and variety of children’s books for an array of audiences. For this project, you will get to tap into your creative side and write a short children’s book, a Power Point (15-20 slides), This project must include illustrations and/or photography. Your book will need to feature some aspect of diversity and/or inclusion, either as a theme or with the characters you choose. Your book can be fiction (realistic, science fiction, fantasy, or historical fiction) or nonfiction (biography, autobiography, or memoir).

To help you get an idea for the structure, formatting, content, and use of text and space, open any children’s book and use it as a model.

For this project, you will:

· determine the targeted age group of your readers as this will set the purpose and tone

· focus on a lesson for the book to teach

· focus on some aspect of diversity or inclusion

· create a setting (time and place) and use vivid, engaging descriptions. There are two types of settings. Temporal setting refers to time (Autumn, evening, Christmas, dusk, dawn, 3am). Spatial setting refers to place (the kitchen, Austria, a ranch in West Texas, a National Park, an ostrich farm).

· use illustrations or photography appropriate to the age, audience, theme, and tone of your story. Illustrations and/or photographs may be your own, from someone you know (used with permission), or Creative Commons images from open source cites (e.g., Pixabay)

· use visual balance between negative and positive space

· avoid too much text bunched together on one page

· follow one of the children’s books we have read this semester as a model, in terms of dialogue, composition and placement of images, size of font, title and author pages, etc.

· spellcheck and proofread before submitting

· include a Works Cited slide to document any primary and secondary sources

· remember a book cover, a title, and author name

What resources help caseworkers reduce burnout in child welfare services?,
What causes high turnover and burnout in child protection agencies?,
How can child welfare services be improved?,
What is the significance of understanding cultural issues in global child maltreatment?,
How do children’s books promote diversity and inclusion?

Child Welfare & Children’s Books

Part 2. Analysis

Include in the same file as your children’s book a 2 pages, double spaced) analysis of your creative choices for the book. Explain:

· the age range you intended

· why the book’s focus or lesson is appropriate for the chosen age range

· how your book addresses diversity and/or inclusion

· why you chose the type of images that you used (the type of images, with a few specific examples — you do not have to explain every image)

· how the language you used is appropriate for the age range and purpose of the book (with a few specific examples)

· why you chose the sources you used, and how you used them; make sure to cite the sources appropriately.

July 31, 2025

EHR Transition Management Plan

By Academic Wizard Blog

EHR Transition Management Plan

Acme Medical Center is implementing a new electronic health record (EHR), converting from a sumamry system. Dana is the nurse manager of the orthopedic department which clusters outpatient, inpatient, and rehab services via product line management. In preparing her implementation plan for the new EHR, Dana anticipates several different employee responses to the change:

Kevin RN and Nancy RN are very enthusiastic about the new EHR and are very comfortable using technology.
Bob RN always resists change and avoids going to training until the last minute. He can use technology effectively but usually employs workarounds instead.
Sherri RN sometimes mimics Bob’s behavior but mostly goes with the flow. She has difficulty using technology and requires much support during transitions.
Dr. Phillips is the program director but plans to retire next year.

EHR Transition Management Plan
Dr. Wilson was a new physician to the program last year, but already admits more patients to the service than any other doctor. He also uses all the services of outpatient, inpatient, and rehab.
explain how Dana could utilize the theory you selected for your project to anticipate the transition to the new EHR. Dana wants to involve all the staff and physicians in the project. What activities could Dana assign to each person? Dana knows that unanticipated problems could arise during the transition, such as a power outage. How would your selected theory explain each persons’ reaction to such an event?

EHR Transition Management Plan

How can Dana utilize a change theory for the EHR transition?,
How can Dana involve all staff and physicians in the implementation process?,
What roles or activities could Dana assign to each team member?,
How might each individual react to an unanticipated problem like a power outage?,
How does the selected theory explain employee reactions during change?

Comprehensive General Response:

To manage the transition to a new electronic health record (EHR) system, Dana can apply Lewin’s Change Management Theory, which involves three phases: unfreezing, changing, and refreezing. This model helps anticipate staff responses, guide them through transitions, and reinforce new behaviors once changes are adopted.

Utilizing the Theory:
In the unfreezing stage, Dana should communicate the necessity and benefits of the new EHR system. She should explain how it enhances patient care, improves documentation accuracy, and streamlines workflow across inpatient, outpatient, and rehab services. This phase is critical in addressing resistance and creating motivation for change.

In the changing stage, Dana initiates training and hands-on sessions. Staff are encouraged to practice using the new EHR in real scenarios. Open communication is key, allowing feedback and questions.

In the refreezing stage, Dana reinforces the adoption of the EHR system by recognizing success, addressing ongoing concerns, and adjusting workflows permanently.

Involving Staff and Assigning Roles:

Kevin and Nancy (Tech-Savvy & Enthusiastic): Assign as super users or peer trainers. They can mentor colleagues and help troubleshoot issues.
Bob (Resistant but Skilled): Involve him in workflow testing or feedback panels to increase his sense of control and accountability. Gradually encourage earlier engagement.
Sherri (Needs Support): Pair with a super user like Nancy for guided learning. Offer extra support sessions and positive reinforcement.
Dr. Phillips (Retiring Soon): Include in early planning but limit training intensity. Ask for feedback on process impact and involve him in mentoring younger staff.
Dr. Wilson (Engaged & High-Use): Utilize as a clinical champion. His usage of all service areas makes him ideal to model success and promote buy-in across departments.

July 31, 2025

Drug Use and Its Effects

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Drug Use and Its Effects

q1. By what criteria do we say that a drug is being misused or abused? ,

q2. What types of illicit drugs are most likely to result in an Emergency Room visit? ,

q3. How does cocaine affect the brain? ,

q4. What could be the various factors that are responsible for the effects of drugs on the mind and body? ,

q5. Can LSD result in drug dependence? Why or why not?

q6. What are the behavioral patterns of heroin abuse?

Drug Use and Its Effects

q7. What are some of the positive effects of marijuana use? What are some of the negative effects?

q8. Examine and describe some of the factors that influence drug-taking behavior.

q9. Distinguish between what is meant by acute versus chronic toxic effects of drug abuse.

q10. Discuss the structure and the functioning of neurons and their role in drug use.

Drug Misuse vs. Abuse
A drug is considered misused when it is taken inappropriately—such as using prescription medication without following medical guidance. Abuse refers to using a substance repeatedly and excessively for non-medical purposes, often to achieve a euphoric state. Abuse typically involves negative consequences in social, physical, or psychological aspects of life. Criteria often include loss of control, compulsive use, continued use despite harm, and tolerance or withdrawal symptoms.

Cocaine and the Brain
Cocaine is a powerful stimulant that impacts the central nervous system by blocking the reuptake of dopamine, a neurotransmitter related to pleasure and reward. This causes an intense but short-lived euphoria. Prolonged use alters brain chemistry, diminishes natural dopamine production, and can lead to paranoia, anxiety, or even psychosis. The high is often followed by a “crash,” causing users to seek more of the drug quickly.

Positive and Negative Effects of Marijuana
Positive effects of marijuana use may include pain relief, reduced inflammation, improved appetite in medical contexts, and relaxation. Medicinal marijuana is used to help with conditions like chronic pain, epilepsy, and nausea from chemotherapy.
Negative effects include impaired short-term memory, reduced coordination, anxiety, and potential addiction. Long-term use may affect cognitive function and motivation, particularly in adolescents.

Acute vs. Chronic Toxic Effects
Acute toxicity refers to immediate or short-term effects that occur after a single dose or brief use of a drug. Examples include overdose, heart attack, or hallucinations.
Chronic toxicity results from prolonged use and develops over time. This includes liver damage from alcohol, lung disease from smoking, or brain damage from methamphetamine use. Chronic toxicity may be harder to detect initially but is often more damaging in the long run.

Neurons and Their Role in Drug Use

July 31, 2025

Race and Political Representation

By Academic Wizard Blog

Race and Political Representation

Topic Selection: Select one of the topics below. It can be a theme that aligns with your final assignment, your program of study, or simply one of general interest. Read the linked source associated with that topic.

Reflect: Reflect upon the themes that the disciplines covered this week explore and the methods that they use to explore these topics. How do these different approaches and themes help contribute to the larger understanding of society, culture, and human behavior? Based upon your understandings of these disciplines, how might their approach to topics be helpful to other disciplines within the social sciences? Other academic disciplines outside of the social sciences? To the general public?In addition, think about the strategies used by practitioners of these disciplines to avoid bias. Do these differ from the social science disciplines that you read about last week? If so, how? Can these approaches be adapted for use outside of the social sciences?Write: In an initial post of at least 250 words

Select one of the three disciplines examined this week, and discuss why you selected the discipline you did and how this discipline is distinct from other disciplines in the social sciences (Think about methods topics explored, etc.).
Race and Political Representation
Examine the topic discussed by the source linked above for your discipline.
- Describe how your selected topic is related to the concepts of the individual, society, and culture.
- Note the main points of the article, its conclusion, and assess how the questions asked by the social scientist in question are related to their discipline’s practice.
- Discuss the methodology used within the article and relate the authors’ approach to specific examples in the text.
Assess any potential connections between the discipline you examined this week and the disciplines explored in week 3 with regard to the source you examined.
Postulate potential applications for your selected discipline and its approaches to everyday life.

Please use in-text APA citations within your post, as well as full APA references at the end of your post. If you need APA assistance, review the APA StyleLinks to an external site. resources.

Race and Political Representation

Why did you choose this discipline and how is it distinct from others in the social sciences?,
What are the main points and conclusions of the article linked to this discipline?,
How is the topic related to individual, society and culture?,
What methodology is used in the article, and how does it reflect the discipline’s approach?,
What are the connections between this discipline and others and how can it be applied in everyday life?

Comprehensive Response (Political Science Focus)

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