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June 24, 2025
June 24, 2025

Hypertension Treatment Guideline

2. Find a Clinical Practice Guideline of your interest.,

3. Briefly describe the guideline,

4. Report on one recommendation and the level of evidence associated with the recommendation,

5. Examine the recommendations. Were all recommendations based on study findings with the highest level of evidence? Explain

Hypertension Treatment Guideline

Participation Requirements

The student must answer the graded discussion with a substantive reply to the graded discussion question(s)/topic(s) posted by the course instructor by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time of each week. Two scholarly sources references are required unless stated otherwise by your professor. .

Here are the categories of the new discussion rubric:

Initial Post relevance to the topic of discussion, applicability, and insight. (20%)

Quality of Written Communication Appropriateness of audience and words choice is specific, purposeful, dynamic, and varied. Grammar, spelling, punctuation. (20%)

Inclusion of DNP essentials explored in the discussion as well as the role-specific competencies as applicable.(10%)

Rigor, currency,  and relevance of the scholarly references. (Use articles that are below 5 years). (20%)

Peer & Professor Responses. The number of responses, quality of response posts. (20%)

Timeliness of the initial post and the answers to the peers. (10%)

Hypertension Treatment Guideline

5. Were All Recommendations Based on the Highest Level of Evidence?

Not all recommendations in the guideline are supported by the highest level of evidence (i.e., RCTs or meta-analyses). The guideline clearly distinguishes between “optimal” and “essential” standards, with optimal standards usually supported by robust evidence (Grade A), and essential standards reflecting a practical minimum based on observational studies or expert consensus in resource-limited settings.

For example:

  • Recommendations on lifestyle modifications such as salt reduction and exercise are based on moderate-quality evidence (Grade B).

  • Some diagnostic and follow-up procedures, particularly in low-resource areas, are guided by expert opinion (Grade C) due to limited research availability.

This reflects an important aspect of global practice guidelines: balancing scientific rigor with feasibility and accessibility in diverse healthcare environments.


DNP Essentials and Competencies:

This discussion aligns with DNP Essential I (Scientific Underpinnings for Practice) and Essential VII (Clinical Prevention and Population Health). The role-specific competency applied here is the use of evidence-based practice in guideline implementation for disease management.


References:

  1. Unger, T., Borghi, C., Charchar, F., Khan, N. A., Poulter, N. R., Prabhakaran, D., … & Schutte, A. E. (2020). 2020 International Society of Hypertension Global Hypertension Practice Guidelines. Journal of Hypertension, 38(6), 982–1004. https://doi.org/10.1097/HJH.0000000000002453

  2. Whelton, P. K., Carey, R. M., Aronow, W. S., et al. (2018). 2017 ACC/AHA Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults. Journal of the American Colle

June 24, 2025
June 24, 2025

Crime Trends Report Summary

 Your task is to write a report for the Chief of Police Rodney Hurt. He will use the report for his news conference in regard to the public’s concern for the increase in crime over the past five years. In the report, you will include the following:

Crime Trends Report Summary

1. A definition and description of the Uniform Crime Report.

  1. What is the Uniform Crime Report (UCR)?,

  2. What data-gathering strategy did you use and why?,

  3. What are the crime trends in Happy Town Frown Town Smooth Town and Cool Town?,

  4. How can the data support the Chief’s public communication?,

  5. How can the report be clearly organized for a news conference?

2. A description of the data-gathering strategy for your report and a rationale for why you chose this technique

3. A discussion of the crime trends comparing Happy Town, Frown Town, Smooth Town, and Cool Town over the past five years.

Your report should clearly describe all the details necessary for the Chief’s news conference. Your answers will be judged not only on the accuracy of the information you provide, but also on how thoroughly the information is covered, how effectively the report is organized, and how well your writing reflects the conventions of standard written English. While your personal values and experiences are important, please answer all the questions in this task solely on the basis of the information provided in the Document Library. (The Document Library is included in this assignment document.)

Formatting Requirements: Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

● Be four pages typed, double-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one inch margins on all sides. All the information you need is in the Document Library.

● Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, professor’s name, course title, and date. The cover page is not included in the required assignment page length.

Self-Assessment Checklist:

Use this to check your work before you submit your assignment:

 My paper defines and describes the Uniform Crime Report.

 My paper describes a data-gathering strategy and explains why I used this strategy.

 My paper discusses the crime trends comparing Happy Town, Frown Town, Smooth Town, and Cool Town over the past five years.

June 24, 2025
June 24, 2025

Family Impact on Juvenile Delinquency

1. In your opinion, how does the family influence juvenile delinquency? Provide an example from an outside source of when a child was delinquent because of the family’s influence. You may use newspaper articles in your response. Please be sure to provide a link to the source you use.

Family Impact on Juvenile Delinquency

Family Impact on Juvenile Delinquency


Extracted Questions:

  1. How does family influence juvenile delinquency?,

  2. Can you provide an example from a real-world source?,

  3. Why is family structure important?,

  4. What are the consequences of negative family influence?,

  5. How can intervention help mitigate this influence?


Comprehensive General Response:

Family Influence on Juvenile Delinquency:

In my opinion, the family plays a critical role in shaping a child’s behavior and development. Families provide the first environment for learning values, discipline, and social behavior. When a child grows up in a household marked by neglect, abuse, domestic violence, or criminal behavior, they are more likely to exhibit delinquent behavior.

Key risk factors include:

  • Lack of parental supervision

  • Inconsistent discipline

  • Exposure to criminal activity

  • Emotional or physical abuse

  • Substance abuse within the home

According to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), children who grow up in households with poor parental involvement are significantly more likely to engage in criminal activity.


Example: Ethan Couch and the “Affluenza” Case

One widely reported case is that of Ethan Couch, a Texas teenager who killed four people in a 2013 drunk driving crash. Couch was sentenced to probation after his defense argued that he suffered from “affluenza”—a condition supposedly caused by extreme parental leniency and lack of boundaries due to wealth and privilege. His parents were reported to have rarely disciplined him, enabling reckless behavior.

Source: NBC News Article on Ethan Couch

This case sparked national outrage and became a controversial example of how parental failure to instill accountability can directly contribute to delinquency. The leniency shown by the court only further highlighted how certain family influences, especially when reinforced by social privilege, can enable harmful behaviors with long-lasting consequences.

Family Impact on Juvenile Delinquency


Conclusion:

The family unit is central in either deterring or enabling juvenile delinquency. While poverty and environment are external contributors, the values and supervision provided (or not provided) at home shape a child’s moral compass. Interventions like parenting programs, early family counseling, and school support can help redirect at-risk youth before they enter the justice system.

June 24, 2025
June 24, 2025

Exam 1 Instructions: Online PowerPoint Presentation

Assignment Overview: The exam consists of six questions related to the course material covered so far. You are required to create and submit a video recording of yourself delivering a PowerPoint presentation that addresses four of the six questions in detail. In other words, you must pick four out of the six questions for your presentation.

Online PowerPoint Presentation

Instructions:

1. Prepare Your Exam Presentation:,

Develop a PowerPoint presentation that covers the assigned questions.,

Make sure you are citing the relevant readings from this course but you may also incorporate readings from previous courses in the master’s program.,

Ensure your slides are clear, concise, and visually engaging.,

Practice your presentation to ensure smooth delivery.

Questions: (Pick 4 out of the 6 for your exam presentation).

1. Describe in detail the central thesis behind Broken Windows policing. How does Broken Windows theory fit into Packer’s two models of criminal process? Is Broken Windows policing more closely linked to Crime Control or Due Process? What implications does this have, and what might Packer suggest are some of the consequences of this approach?

2. Police officers have a substantial amount of discretion. Why is understanding police decision-making such an important line of scientific inquiry? To what extent do various factors (individual, organizational, situational, community-level) influence police decisions? Provide a comprehensive analysis citing relevant research.

3. Tyler discusses the importance of legitimacy for developing support and cooperation with police. In the changing face of policing, specifically as law enforcement has become more militarized, how might willful cooperation and support of the police change? What effects might the militarization of the police have on the public’s view of police as legitimate?

4. As the newly appointed chief of police for a major urban police department facing rising crime rates, your primary objective is to reduce crime. Concurrently, community leaders have expressed a desire for stronger police-community relationships. Drawing upon the empirical evidence presented in this course (or others from this master’s program), describe in detail how you would structure your police organization and what policing strategies you would implement to achieve these dual objectives. Provide a comprehensive rationale for your approach based on relevant research.

Online PowerPoint Presentation

5. What are the central tenets of David Klinger’s ecological theory of police response? How does the research presented in ‘Cop in the Hood’ by Peter Moskos support or refute Klinger’s theory? Provide specific examples from the book

 

6. How does Meyer and Rowan’s “Institutional Theory” explain the adoption and implementation of innovations in police organizations. What role do institutional pressures play in shaping decisions about the formal structure and activities of police agencies? According to this theory, how do police organizations “survive

Online PowerPoint Presentation

June 24, 2025
June 24, 2025

Prison Programming and Recidivism

John Jones

NOVA Southeastern University

Criminal Justice Institute

Introduction

This is where you tell the reader what they are about to learn from your review of the literature. This should be a paragraph or two and should begin with the following sentence: This literature review will explore………….

Prison Programming and Recidivism

Level One Heading

This section consists of what you have read and learned from the empirical literature on your topic . You will be finding – reading- and summarizing all that you have learned about this (ie. Homicide, violent crime, juvenile delinquency, etc.). You should be augmenting your analysis with academic support using in text citations. This is where you will be using APA format for citing. Do not copy word for word since this is considered plagiarism. You must paraphrase and summarize in your own words the following items: 1) Define the concept and terms. 2) Why is this considered such a problem? 3) Who is most impacted? 4) What is the prevalence of the problem? Statistics, data, rate, percentage, incidence, etc. This should be about 4 pages in length.

Second Level One Heading

Third Level One Heading

Prison Programming and Recidivism

Conclusion

This s where you sum it ALL up and re-tell the reader what they just read but more importantly this is where you apply the literature review to criminal justice/ criminological policy, practice or research.

  1. What is the structure of a literature review on prison programming and recidivism?,

  2. What should be included in the introduction?,

  3. What elements must be addressed when summarizing literature?,

  4. How should empirical findings be integrated using APA format?,

  5. How should the conclusion connect the literature to criminal justice practice or policy?,

  6. What is the structure of a literature review on prison programming and recidivism?

  7. What should be included in the introduction?

  8. What elements must be addressed when summarizing literature?

  9. How should empirical findings be integrated using APA format?

  10. How should the conclusion connect the literature to criminal justice practice or policy?

  11. Prison Programming and Recidivism
June 24, 2025
June 24, 2025

DNA vs. Physical Evidence

Τhis  week I would like each student to post a question. Use Compose for your  topic so that each of you start a new thread. Note the topic in the  subject line. Your topic can be about anything covered in the course.  For full credit you need to post one question and respond to one of your  classmates. If you do not understand these instructions, email me.

DNA vs. Physical Evidence

An example would be:  “A young woman is missing. After more than two weeks, her body was  found. Investigators believed she has been sexually assaulted and killed  the same day since she was gone. Do you think it is possible to find  sperm in her vaginal vault? If not, why?”

OR

DNA vs. Physical Evidence

“What are your thoughts/opinions on the collection of DNA from  arrestees for submission into CODIS in accordance with the  Katie Sepich Enhanced DNA Collection Act of 2010, also known as Katie’s  Law?”

AND

Type of Evidence

In an alleged rape case, the victim comes forward 10 days after  the commission of the crime. The victim has showered several times  washing away any potential DNA evidence.  The clothes she wore were  discarded and long gone.  You are on a jury that identifies the  potential rape suspect based on the collection of a fingerprint and a  shoe impression obtained from the scene of the crime?  How  strongly would you feel about this identification in comparison to an  identification made based solely off of DNA evidence in this scenario?   What are the differences or similarities?

DNA vs. Physical Evidence

  1. What kind of question is each student required to post?,

  2. What are possible question examples for full credit?,

  3. What is Katie’s Law, and what is its purpose?,

  4. How reliable is evidence like fingerprints and shoe impressions compared to DNA?,

  5. What are the differences between physical and DNA evidence in sexual assault cases?

June 24, 2025
June 24, 2025

Felony Investigation Documentation

· In your discussion, please identify the requirements for documenting felony investigations involving people.

· Please discuss the difference in the types of information that might be required and compare that information to the information that might be required for felony investigations involving property

· Finally, please discuss the role of effective note taking and accurate, clear writing when documenting felony investigations regarding people as compared to felony investigations and documentation involving property.

Felony Investigation Documentation

Felony Investigation Documentation

  1. What are the requirements for documenting felony investigations involving people?,

  2. What types of information are required in felony investigations involving people?,

  3. What types of information are required in felony investigations involving property?,

  4. How does information differ between people-focused and property-focused felony investigations?,

  5. What is the role of effective note-taking and writing in documenting both types of felony investigations?


Comprehensive General Response:

1. Requirements for Documenting Felony Investigations Involving People:

When documenting felony investigations that involve individuals (victims, suspects, witnesses), investigators must ensure thorough and legally sound reporting. Key requirements include:

  • Identification details (names, dates of birth, addresses, physical descriptions).

  • Statements from suspects, victims, and witnesses, recorded verbatim or summarized with clear attribution.

  • Behavioral observations (e.g., emotional state, demeanor during interviews).

  • Chronology of events leading up to, during, and following the incident.

  • Evidence collected, particularly linking individuals to the crime (e.g., DNA, fingerprints, surveillance footage).

  • Miranda warnings documentation when applicable.

  • Use of force or arrest details if they occurred.

This information must be detailed, accurate, and capable of standing up to scrutiny in court.


2. Types of Information in People-Focused Investigations:

Investigations involving people emphasize:

  • Personal interactions and relationships.

  • Felony Investigation Documentation
  • Motive, intent, and behavior.

  • Psychological or emotional states.

  • Injuries sustained and medical reports.

  • Witness reliability and credibility assessments.

This type of documentation often requires more narrative explanation and subjective assessment than property crimes.


3. Types of Information in Property-Focused Investigations:

Property crime documentation focuses on:

  • Detailed property description (type, value, serial numbers).

  • Condition before and after the crime (e.g., damage, theft).

  • Point of entry/exit if a break-in occurred.

  • Security measures in place (e.g., alarms, locks).

  • Ownership documentation (receipts, titles).

  • Scene sketches/photos showing property layout and disturbances.

Property-related documentation is typically more technical and objective, with emphasis on physical evidence and valuation.


4. Comparison Between People and Property Investigations:

  • Nature of Evidence: People-related cases rely heavily on testimonial and behavioral evidence, while property cases focus on physical and forensic evidence.

  • Complexity of Narratives: People cases involve interpersonal dynamics and often require in-depth interviews. Property cases often follow a more linear, factual account.

  • Emotional Sensitivity: Crimes against individuals often involve trauma and require more careful, sensitive documentation.

  • Legal Considerations: Documentation involving people often includes constitutional considerations (e.g., rights advisement), which are less prevalent in property crimes.


5. Role of Effective Note-Taking and Writing:

Clear and accurate documentation is vital in all felony investigations, but its importance differs slightly between the two types:

  • In People-Related Investigations:

    • Notes must capture nuances of statements and behaviors.

    • Precise wording is critical to avoid misinterpretation in court.

    • Emotional and psychological contexts must be respectfully and accurately conveyed.

  • In Property-Related Investigations:

    • Accuracy in details (e.g., serial numbers, dimensions) ensures evidence can be traced and verified.

    • Organized writing supports reconstruction of events like burglaries or vandalism.

    • Clear diagrams, inventory lists, and technical descriptions strengthen the case.

In both cases, well-kept notes ensure that investigators can later write thorough, credible reports and testify confidently in court.

June 23, 2025
June 23, 2025

To prepare:

  • Review what you have learned about evaluating research articles in terms of their relationship to your discipline and to your proposed topic.
  • Review the articles in your Research Articles Summaries and apply the evaluation questions to each one. You may need to reopen the article to do this.
  • Review the video resources on finding the gap in the research literature related to your topic.

Research Gap Evaluation

Post your response to the following:

  • Last week, you described the steps to identifying a research gap in literature. Describe how that process went as you reviewed previous studies and any new ones you have identified for this week’s Assignment. For example, what challenges in evaluating a research study are you encountering?

Note: Your posts should be substantial (500 words minimum), supported with scholarly evidence from your research and/or the Learning Resources, and properly cited using APA style.

Research Gap Evaluation

  1. What steps did you follow to identify the research gap in the literature?

  2. How did reviewing previous studies help you in that process?

  3. Did you find any new articles this week to support your topic?

  4. What challenges are you encountering while evaluating research studies?

  5. How are you applying evaluation questions to each article?

Identifying a research gap within forensic psychology literature has been both enlightening and complex. The process required careful reading, comparative analysis, and critical thinking. My topic of focus involves the psychological assessment of criminal offenders and how forensic evaluations influence court decisions, particularly surrounding issues of competency and risk assessment. To find a relevant gap, I had to review various empirical studies, meta-analyses, and literature reviews, while applying key evaluation criteria—such as relevance to forensic psychology, clarity of research objectives, methodology, and findings.

The first step in identifying the research gap was to compile a comprehensive list of peer-reviewed articles related to my topic. I began by reviewing the sources used in my earlier Research Article Summaries and expanded my search to include additional databases such as PsycINFO, Academic Search Complete, and Criminal Justice Abstracts. I also used specific search terms like “forensic psychological assessment,” “competency to stand trial,” “risk assessment tools,” and “courtroom decision-making.”

As I reviewed these studies, I applied questions such as:

  • What was the purpose of the research?,

  • Is the study relevant to forensic psychology?,

  • What methodology was used, and is it sound?,

  • Are there limitations or biases in the study?,

  • What are the implications and suggestions for futu

Research Gap Evaluation

June 23, 2025
June 23, 2025

Nursing Inspiration Board

1. Inspiration (45 points/30%)

1. Creates a one-page vision board that reflects own inspiration and motivation for becoming a nurse. The format may be a PowerPoint slide, word document, infographic etc.

Nursing Inspiration Board

2. Includes pictures, a collage, a series of quotes, etc. Choose words and images that are meaningful to you. This should be a page that you can post somewhere, perhaps where you study, to motivate yourself as you move forward on your journey to become a nurse.

3. Links the inspiration to your ePortfolio’s “About Me” section.

2. Presentation (65 points/43%)

1. Presents the inspiration to the class.

2. Describes the inspiration and the relationship of the inspiration to being a nurse.

3. Answers the following questions during presentation:,

i. What does your inspiration mean?,

ii. What concept challenged you during this course?,

iii. What has been the greatest lesson you have learned?,

iv. How will what you have learned help you be successful at Chamberlain University?

Nursing Inspiration Board

The vision board includes a collage of meaningful images and quotes. Key elements:

  • Images: A stethoscope, heart monitor, hands holding, Florence Nightingale, a hospital bedside, and a diploma—symbolizing compassion, service, healing, achievement, and the path ahead.

  • Quotes:

    • “Nursing is an art: and if it is to be made an art, it requires an exclusive devotion.” – Florence Nightingale

    • “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Mahatma Gandhi

  • Nursing Inspiration Board

  • Personal Words: “Empathy,” “Dedication,” “Healing,” and “Hope.”

This board is designed to hang near the study area as a daily motivator and is linked directly to the “About Me” section of the ePortfolio, describing a personal story of why nursing was chosen.


Part 2: Presentation Overview

What does your inspiration mean?
My inspiration reflects a deep desire to make a difference in people’s lives through compassion and care. It is a reminder of why I chose this path—to be a source of hope and healing for others, especially in their most vulnerable moments.

What concept challenged you during this course?
The most challenging concept was time management and balancing academic responsibilities with personal life. Nursing is demanding, and this course pushed me to grow in discipline and organization—skills vital in clinical practice.

What has been the greatest lesson you have learned?
I’ve learned that nursing is more than technical skill—it’s emotional intelligence, communication, and resilience. The importance of being present with patients, even during difficult times, has been my biggest takeaway.

How will what you have learned help you be successful at Chamberlain University?
This course has given me the foundational tools and mindset needed to thrive—self-awareness, the ability to reflect, and a commitment to lifelong learning. I now understand how to use both inspiration and discipline to persist through challenges at Chamberlain and beyond.

How is your inspiration connected to becoming a nurse?
Each image and quote on my vision board connects to a personal story—whether it’s a family member’s health battle or the admiration I have for nurses I’ve encountered. They all serve as emotional fuel to continue pursuing nursing with purpose and heart.

June 23, 2025
June 23, 2025

Federal Data Analytics Plan

Freedom is not the permission to do what you like; it’s the power to do what you ought.” – Os Guinness

“I have traveled the length and breadth of this country and talked with the best people, and I can assure you that data processing is a fad that won’t last out the year.” –Editor in Charge 1957 Business books for Prentice Hall

 

Federal Data Analytics Plan

Prepare a 20-minute PowerPoint presentation with speaker’s notes for senior leadership of a Federal Government agency of your choice that outlines a strategic plan for implementing a data analytics solution to a problem or challenge that you have identified.  You will have time for a maximum of 20 slides to present the plan. Use the notes section to guide your presenter through the presentation. Begin by clearly stating the challenge that you propose to resolve.  Make your case for adoption of the project.  Follow with a clear annotation of the life cycle of the project to manage the expectations of the leadership.

  • Federal Data Analytics Plan
  • Business case evaluation
  • Data identification
  • Data acquisition and filtering
  • Data extraction
  • Data validation and cleansing
  • Data aggregation and representation
  • Data analysis
  • Data visualization
  • Utilization of analysis results

Your presentation should report new and emerging technologies in TWO of the critical areas listed above. Describe the technologies and their proposed applications. Consider the implications of these developments for leadership policy and planning. Please be sure to explain how these technologies will enhance corporate operations on a multi-national scale. What must leadership do now to prepare for the technological innovations you describe? Offer concrete recommendations for action. Your speaker’s notes should incorporate resources and references.

The course objective for this project includes your ability to demonstrate appreciation for the potential impact of technology on leadership thought and action. Provide sufficient reasoned masters-level information for senior leadership to make a decision regarding both your proposed action and its associated impacts.

Make sure you provide:

  • A presentation that shows understanding and application of technological concerns and benefits of data analytics.
  • A clear and reasonable display of leadership, application of technology, and innovation stewardship of Government resources.
  • A clear, reasonable, and complete discussion of critical the leadership may expect upon successful completion of the project.
  • Clear, reasonable, and complete set of speaker’s notes with appropriate references.
  • Clear, reasonable, and complete set of recommendations ending with a call for action by the organization’s senior leadership based on acceptance of the presentation
  • Insights as to how to prepare leaders and their organizations for future technological developments

In addition to your slide deck, provide a one-page executive summary of your presentation to provide the head of the department with the essence of your proposal

Federal Data Analytics Plan

  • What is the specific challenge being addressed in the federal agency?,

  • What is the strategic plan for implementing data analytics?,

  • How will the project lifecycle be managed from business case to analysis utilization?,

  • What new technologies are emerging in two lifecycle phases?,

  • What actions should leadership take to prepare for these innovations?