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September 4, 2025

Physics Lab Report Guide

• Laboratory Preparation: Instructions to all lab experiments are posted on our Blackboard course website. Before performing each lab activity, students must read the instructions, prepare for the laboratory, and study the theory for the experiment. Online lab experiments will be performed by each student as specified in the lab instructions, and a single report will be submitted for each experiment activity. Students can work on the experiments individually or in small groups of 2 or 3 students, but each student must write and submit their own lab report and include a detailed list of contributions from all group members to the lab (see below).

• Laboratory Report Policy: Each lab experiment will span two weeks: The 1st week is devoted to reviewing the activity and collecting the data, while the 2nd week is devoted to completing the lab report. Each student will be responsible for producing a report pertaining to each experiment. Lab reports must be typed and submitted (uploaded as assignments) via Blackboard website using the corresponding link available in the Labs & Reports folder. Lab reports are due on Sunday by midnight (11:59 pm) before your next lab (see course schedule). Lab reports will be graded and returned to you via Blackboard website with feedback and comments. Reports will not be accepted via email. A student must pass the lab portion of the course in order to pass the entire course.

• Late Report Policy: Late laboratory reports will only be accepted in the case of extreme emergency or illness and prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. Students that do not participate in the lab activity or do not submit the required lab report, will not get credit for the lab and will receive a grade of zero (0%). Refer to the course syllabus for more details. Physics Lab Report Guide

• Format of Laboratory Reports: Laboratory reports must be typed professionally using Microsoft Word (*.doc or *.docx) and in standard font. Plagiarism and copying from the lab instructions or from another student will not be tolerated. Each report must be a single document less than 1 MB in size, and the basic parts of all lab reports must be arranged in the following order:

1. A “Title page” containing your name followed by your partner’s names if any, the title of the report, the

course code, section number, and the date when the experiment was performed.

2. A section entitled “Objectives”, which contains the objective or objectives of the experiment.

3. A section entitled “Theory”, which contains all pertinent theoretical considerations and equations used during the lab or in the calculations. All equations must be explained and typed using Microsoft Word.

4. A section entitled “Equipment and Materials”, which contains a list of the equipment and materials used to carry out the experiment. Also, include a sketch of the lab set-up, equipment, or simulation.

5. A section entitled “Data”, which contains the collected data and results in tabular format. All data tables must be typed using Microsoft Word. Do not include any calculations in this section.

6. A section entitled “Graphs and Screenshots”, which contains any required graphs, diagrams, or screenshots. All graphs must have a title, a well-chosen scale, and properly labeled axes. Curves and straight lines should be drawn smoothly and as close to as many points as possible. Graphs must also display any required slopes or intercepts. Screenshots must be clear and properly labeled.

7. A section entitled “Calculations”, which contains detailed calculations for all trials showing the equations used, algebra, and results rounded to the correct number of significant figures. Include in this section comparisons with expected or standard values (percent error or percent difference). All calculations must be typed using Microsoft Word.

8. A section entitled “Conclusions”, which contains conclusions based on the data, calculations, physical theory, and lab analysis. The conclusions should include: ✓ Summary of final results (values). ✓ Comment on the agreement or disagreement of the results with the theory or expectations. ✓ Answers all analysis questions given in the lab instruction or by the lab instructor. ✓ Discuss what you personally learned from this experiment and your observations/comments.

9. A section entitled “Sources of Error”, which contains a list of the possible sources of experimental errors. There are always errors in any measurement. Identify some of the significant sources. Physics Lab Report Guide

10. A section entitled “References” that lists all references used. Textbook and lab manual/handouts should always be included.

11. If students worked on the lab as a group, include a section at the end of the report entitled “Contributions” that lists in detail the contributions of all group members to the lab. Remember that each student must write and submit their own lab report for each lab activity or experiment.

What preparation is required before each lab?, What is the policy for lab report submission and deadlines?, What is the late report policy?, What format and sections must be included in lab reports?, How should group contributions be documented in the report?

September 4, 2025

Practicum Experience Plan

By Academic Wizard Blog

Practicum Experience Plan

Master of Science in Nursing Practicum Experience Plan Overview: Your Practicum experience includes working in a clinical setting that will help you gain the knowledge and skills needed as an advanced practice nurse. In your practicum experience, you will develop a practicum plan that sets forth objectives to frame and guide your practicum experience. As part of your Practicum Experience Plan, you will not only plan for your learning in your practicum experience but also work through various patient visits with focused notes as well as one (1) journal entry. Complete each section below. Part 1: Quarter/Term/Year and Contact Information Section A Quarter/Term/Year: Student Contact InformationName:Street Address:City, State, Zip:Home Phone:Work Phone:Cell Phone:Fax:E-mail: Preceptor Contact InformationName:Organization:Street Address:City, State, Zip:Work Phone:Cell Phone:Fax:Professional/Work E-mail: Part 2: Individualized Practicum Learning

Objectives Refer to the instructions in Week 2 to create individualized practicum learning objectives that meet the requirements for this course. These objectives should be aligned specifically to your Practicum experience. Your objectives should address your self-assessment of the skills found in the “PMHNP Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Form” you completed in Week 1. As you develop your individualized practicum learning objective, be sure to write them using the SMART format. Use the resources found in Week 2 to guide your development. Once you review your resources, continue and complete the following. Note: Please make sure each of your objectives are connected to your self-assessment. Also, consider that you will need t Practicum Experience Plan o demonstrate how you are advancing your knowledge in the clinical specialty. ** YOU MUST HAVE 3 NEW OBJECTIVES EACH QUARTER. You may include previous practicum objectives; however, you still must have 3 new objectives for your current course. Objective 1: <write your objective here> ( Note : this objective should relate to a specific skill you would like to improve from your self-assessment) Planned Activities:Mode of Assessment: (Note: Verification will be documented in Meditrek) PRAC Course Outcome(s) Addressed: · (for example) Develop professional plans in advanced nursing practice for the practicum experience· (for example) Assess advanced practice nursing skills for strengths and opportunities Objective 2: <write your objective here> ( Note : this objective should relate to a specific skill you would like to improve from your self-assessment) Planned Activities: Mode of Assessment: (Note: Verification will be documented in Meditrek) PRAC Course Outcome(s) Addressed: · Objective 3: <write your objective here> ( Note : this objective should relate to a specific skill you would like to improve from your self-assessment) Planned Activities: Mode of Assessment: (Note: Verification will be documented in Meditrek) PRAC Course Outcome(s) Addressed: ·Part 3: Projected Timeline/Schedule Estimate how many hours you expect to work on your Practicum each week. * Note: All of your hours and activities must be supervised by your Preceptor and completed onsite. Your Preceptor will approve all hours, but your activities will be approved by both your Preceptor and Instructor. Any changes to this plan must be approved. This timeline is intended as a planning tool; your actual schedule may differ from the projections you are making now. I intend to complete the 144 or 160 Practicum hours (as applicable) according to the following timeline/schedule. I also understand that I must see at least 80 patients during my practicum experience. I understand that I may not complete my practicum hours sooner than 8 weeks. I understand I may not be in the practicum setting longer than 8 hours per day unless pre-approved by my faculty.

Practicum Experience Plan

What contact information should be documented for student and preceptor?, What are three individualized practicum learning objectives?, What planned activities will support each objective?, How will achievement be assessed and verified?, What is the projected practicum timeline and schedule?

September 4, 2025

Nurse Burnout and Patient Safety

By Academic Wizard Blog

Nurse Burnout and Patient Safety

Identify a Clinical Phenomenon of Interest
- Reflect on your individual and group clinical experiences.
- Select a problem or issue that is meaningful, observable in practice, and worthy of study.
Clarify the Topic
- Research the selected phenomenon of interest using current literature.
- Discuss the significance of this issue in nursing practice.
Define Key Variables
- Choose at least two independent and two dependent variables related to your topic.
- Clearly label and describe each variable.
Formulate the Research Question
- Based on your topic and variables, develop a focused, researchable question(quantitative format).
- Ensure the question is clear, measurable, and aligned with your group’s area of interest.
Develop Hypotheses
- Write both:
- - Research hypothesis (H₁)– what you expect to find.
  - Null hypothesis (H₀)– the assumption that there is no relationship or difference.
- These must be submitted as a pair. Nurse Burnout and Patient Safety

Clinical Phenomenon of Interest

The selected clinical phenomenon is nurse burnout and its relationship to patient safety outcomes. Burnout is a meaningful and observable issue in nursing practice, characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced professional accomplishment. It is highly prevalent among nurses due to heavy workloads, long shifts, and emotionally demanding care responsibilities. This issue is worthy of study because it directly impacts nurse well-being, staff retention, and the quality and safety of patient care.

Clarification of the Topic

Current literature highlights that nurse burnout is strongly associated with increased medical errors, reduced patient satisfaction, and poor organizational outcomes (Dall’Ora et al., 2020). In practice, burnout contributes to decreased quality of care, higher turnover, and increased costs for healthcare systems. Addressing burnout is significant for nursing because it aligns with professional goals of ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate patient care while supporting a sustainable nursing workforce.

Key Variables

Independent Variables (IVs):
1. Nurse-to-patient staffing ratio
2. Length of nurse shifts (hours worked per week)
Dependent Variables (DVs):
1. Frequency of reported patient safety incidents (e.g., falls, medication errors)
2. Patient satisfaction scores (measured by standardized surveys such as HCAHPS)

Research Question

In hospital settings, how do nurse-to-patient staffing ratios and length of nurse shifts affect patient safety incidents and patient satisfaction scores?

Hypotheses

Research Hypothesis (H₁):
Higher nurse-to-patient staffing ratios and longer nurse shifts are significantly associated with increased patient safety incidents and lower patient satisfaction scores.
Null Hypothesis (H₀):
Nurse-to-patient staffing ratios and length of nurse shifts have no significant effect on patient safety incidents or patient satisfaction scores.

Reference (example in APA 7th):
Dall’Ora, C., Ball, J., Reinius, M., & Griffiths, P. (2020). Burnout in nursing: A theoretical review. Human Resources for Health, 18(1), 41. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12960-020-00469-9

What clinical phenomenon is selected and why is it significant?, What does the current literature say about the issue?, What are the key independent and dependent variables?, What is the formulated quantitative research question?, What are the research and null hypotheses?

September 4, 2025

Health Policy Legislation Analysis

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Health Policy Legislation Analysis

Select a bill that has been proposed (not one that has been enacted) using the congressional websites provided in the Learning Resources.

The Assignment: (1- to 2-page Legislation Grid; 1-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement)

Be sure to add a title page, an introduction, purpose statement, and a conclusion. This is an APA paper.

Part 1: Legislation Grid

Based on the health-related bill (proposed, not enacted) you selected, complete the Legislation Grid Template. Be sure to address the following:

Determine the legislative intent of the bill you have reviewed.

Identify the proponents/opponents of the bill.

Identify the target populations addressed by the bill.

Where in the process is the bill currently? Is it in hearings or committees?

Part 2: Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement Health Policy Legislation Analysis

Based on the health-related bill you selected, develop a 1-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement that addresses the following:

Advocate a position for the bill you selected and write testimony in support of your position.

Explain how the social determinants of income, age, education, or gender affect this legislation.

Describe how you would address the opponent to your position. Be specific and provide examples.

At least 2 outside resources and 2-3 course specific resources are used.

Course references:

Short, N. M. (2022). Milstead’s health policy and politics: A nurse’s guide (7th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Chapter 5, “Policy Enactment: Legislation and Politics” (pp. 97–117)

Chapter 10, “Financing Health Care” (pp. 239–249)

Congress.govLinks to an external site.. (n.d.). Retrieved September 20, 2018, from https://www.congress.gov/

Taylor, D., Olshansky, E., Fugate-Woods, N., Johnson-Mallard, V., Safriet, B. J., & Hagan, T. (2017). Corrigendum to position statement: Political interference in sexual and reproductive health research and health professional education. Nursing Outlook, 65 (2), 346–350Links to an external site..

United States House of RepresentativesLinks to an external site.. (n.d.). Retrieved September 20, 2018, from https://www.house.gov/

United States SenateLinks to an external site.. (n.d.). Retrieved September 20, 2018, from https://www.senate.gov/

United States Senate. (n.d.). Senate organization chart for the 117th Congress Links to an external site.. https://www.senate.gov/reference/org_chart.htm

Health Policy Legislation Analysis

What is the legislative intent of the bill, Who are the proponents and opponents, What target populations are addressed, Where is the bill in the legislative process, How can testimony advocate for the bill

September 4, 2025

Healthcare Issue Analysis

By Academic Wizard Blog

Healthcare Issue Analysis

· Review the national healthcare issues/stressors presented in the Resources and reflect on the national healthcare issue/stressor you selected for study.

· Reflect on the feedback you received from your colleagues on your Discussion post for the national healthcare issue/stressor you selected.

· Identify and review two additional scholarly resources (not included in the Resources for this module) that focus on change strategies implemented by healthcare organizations to address your selected national healthcare issue/stressor.

The Assignment (2-3 Pages):

Analysis of a Pertinent Healthcare Issue

Develop a 2 to 3 page paper, written to your organization’s leadership team, addressing your selected national healthcare issue/stressor and how it is impacting your work setting. Be sure to address the following:

· Describe the national healthcare issue/stressor you selected and its impact on your organization. Use organizational data to quantify the impact (if necessary, seek assistance from leadership or appropriate stakeholders in your organization).

· Provide a brief summary of the two articles you reviewed from outside resources on the national healthcare issue/stressor. Explain how the healthcare issue/stressor is being addressed in other organizations.

· Summarize the strategies used to address the organizational impact of national healthcare issues/stressors presented in the scholarly resources you selected. Explain how they may impact your organization both positively and negatively. Be specific and provide examples.

Rubric

· Develop a 2-3 page paper, written to your organization’s leadership team, addressing the selected national healthcare issue/stressor and how it is impacting your work setting. Be sure to address the following: · Describe the national healthcare issue/stressor you selected and its impact on your organization. · Use organizational data to quantify the impact (if necessary, seek assistance from leadership or appropriate stakeholders in your organization).

Healthcare Issue Analysis

Provide a summary of the two articles you reviewed from outside resources, on the national healthcare issue/stressor. · Explain how the healthcare issue/stressor is being addressed in other organizations.

Summarize the strategies used to address the organizational impact of national healthcare issues/stressors presented in the scholarly resources you selected. · Explain how the strategies may impact your organization both positively and negatively. Be specific and provide examples.

Using proper in-text citations, the response fully integrates at least 2 outside resources and 2 or 3 course-specific resources.

What national healthcare issue was selected, How does it impact the organization, What two articles address this issue, How is the issue being addressed in other organizations, What strategies can address the impact positively and negatively

September 4, 2025

Week 2 Discussion

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Week 2 Discussion

Describe the three reasons it is important to gather detailed and extensive information from any patient before you counsel him/her or make medical suggestions. Use evidence-based research to support your position.

The first and probably most important reason to gather detailed and extensive information during the Psychiatric Interview (PI) is to formulate an accurate diagnosis. Establishing an accurate primary diagnosis will formulate the most effective treatment plan for the patient. The diagnosis is developed from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Illness (DSM-5- TR) criteria after obtaining subjective data gathered in the PI and mental status exam (MSE.) The goal of a psychiatric interview and assessment is to describe the patient’s complaints, appearance and existence in an actionable psychological format, namely, one that results in a diagnostic classification (Nordgaard et al, 2023.) The PI not only establishes the primary, secondary and tertiary diagnoses but it constructs the differential diagnoses as well. Differential diagnosis can be important when reassessing the treatment plan at the time of a patient’s follow-up. Also, without an accurate diagnosis we cannot provide an effective plan of care.

The second reason to gather detailed and extensive information from the patient prior to making medical decision or counseling him/her is to individualize the treatment plan to the specific needs of the patient. Obtaining an understanding of their social and family history will guide one to respect any cultural or religious considerations to the patient’s plan of care. Creating a specific treatment plan tailored to the patient’s individual experiences and lifestyle creates a foundation for the patient to be successful in reaching their collaborative goals. Also, individualizing the plan of care helps build a more therapeutic relationship with the patient.

The third reason for gathering detailed information prior to making medical decisions or counseling is that the information gained will provide insight to enhance patient shared decision- making. Incorporating the patient to collaborate on their goals of treatment will have them actively participating in their treatment plan. This active collaboration can improve patient adherence, therefore improving patient outcomes. Incorporating evidence-based practice by reviewing clinical guidelines with patients in shared decision-making can provide the patient with the rationale of their treatment plan. Reviewing clinical guidelines gives the patient a better understanding of the intricacies, the “why” of their treatment plan. Many patients are now doing their own research online and supporting them with evidence-based clinical guidelines instead of Dr Goggle in the shared decision-making practice can be empowering.

Define malingering. Discuss two ways to differentiate between malingering and a DSM-5 diagnosis. Use evidence-based research to support your position.

Malingering is falsification or profound exaggeration of illness (physical or mental) to gain external benefits (gain) such as avoiding work, seeking drugs, avoiding trial, seeking attention, avoiding military services, leave from school, paid leave from a job, among others. It is not a psychiatric illness according to the DSM-5-TR (Alozai et al 2023.) Per DSM-5-TR criteria, malingering does remain a V code and can be a clinical consideration in many disorders. A way to differentiate malingering is external or secondary gain is the necessary component for differentiating malingering from Factitious Disorder.

According to the DSM-5-TR Factitious Disorder (FD) is the falsification of physical or psychological signs or symptoms, or induction of injury or disease associated with identified deception (American Psychiatric Association 2022.) Another point to differentiate FD from malingering, is in FD the patient consciously creates physical or psychological symptoms to obtain the primary gain, assuming the sick role. Malingering is associated with anti-social personality disorder and histrionic personality disorder. In malingering, the patient is consciously lying to receive a benefit and once they achieve this benefit, they stop complaining. There is not any specific intervention or prescribed medication that can treat malingering. The DSM-5-TR suggests that malingering should be a consideration if any of these complaints are noted: medicolegal context, marked discrepancy between the patient’s complaint and objective findings, lack of compliance with treatment/follow-up care and presence of anti-social personality disorder. In summation, malingering can be a challenging facet of patient care and usually handled by interdisciplinary team collaboration for the best outcome.

Week 2 Discussion

2. Reply from William Joseph Sierra Module 2 Discussion: Patient Information

Important information in psychiatric assessment includes taking a comprehensive patient history and performing a complete mental status examination (MSE). Clinicians risk making a mistaken diagnosis, administering the wrong medication, or overlooking safety issues without these components. Lisa displayed paranoia, delusional thinking, auditory hallucinations, and safety hazards, as shown in the video Understanding the MSE – Lisa (Dream Schema Media, 2011). Determining her mental state and possible treatment needs required the counselor to conduct a mental status examination (MSE) and gather comprehensive background information.

Three Reasons Detailed Information Is Essential

For clinicians to properly diagnose and differentiate between psychiatric disorders, substance-induced conditions, and medical illnesses that may mimic psychiatric symptoms, comprehensive patient information is crucial in psychiatric care. In Lisa’s case, her use of cannabis and speed complicated her presentation of paranoia and hallucinations. A careful history revealed medication nonadherence and recent drug use, which were critical to understanding her symptom exacerbation. Research by American Psychiatric Association emphasizes that diagnostic accuracy in psychiatry depends heavily on thorough historical and contextual assessment, particularly when substance use or medical comorbidities may influence symptoms (American Psychiatric Association, 2022).

To assess the risk of suicide, harm to others, and self-protective behaviors, comprehensive information is also required. To protect herself, Lisa acknowledged sleeping in the shed with a knife. This was a deliberate sign of danger that needed immediate attention. Clinicians can detect impending dangers with a structured mental status examination, which offers vital insight into judgment, insight, and thought content (American Psychiatric Association, 2022). Clinicians risk missing risky behaviors if they do not inquire about these details.

Furthermore, the development of treatment plans that address symptoms and contextual stressors is guided by a thorough history including social, medical, and psychiatric data. The need for both pharmacological and psychosocial interventions was brought to light by Lisa’s tense relationship with her parents, cohabitation with her boyfriend, and noncompliance with antipsychotic medication. Research by Manolova et al., (2021) demonstrates that for patients with severe mental illness, tailored treatment planning based on thorough evaluation enhances adherence and long-term results (Manolova et al., 2021).

Malingering and Differentiation from DSM-5 Diagnoses

According to the DSM-5, Malingering is the deliberate fabrication or exaggeration of symptoms for outside benefit, such as monetary compensation, evading legal responsibility, or

obtaining medication; it is not a mental illness (American Psychiatric Association, 2022). Patients who engage in malingering often display symptom patterns that are inconsistent with recognized psychiatric syndromes. For example, they may overreport bizarre hallucinations or behaviors that are inconsistent with clinical observation. However, Lisa’s symptoms, such as restlessness and reacting to unseen stimuli, were in line with paranoid delusions and auditory hallucinations.

Malingering symptoms also often change depending on external factors, like being observed by an assessor, unlike actual psychiatric symptoms, which typically show persistence or follow recognizable clinical trajectories. For example, in Lisa’s case documented history of substance abuse, medication noncompliance, and paranoia, malingering was unlikely. Tools like structured interviews and psychological testing, like MMPI-2 validity scales, can be used to differentiate malingering from actual mental illness (Manolova et al., 2021). Finally, this process ensures a precise diagnosis, identifies safety risks, and guides personalized treatment planning. Understanding malingering differences from DSM-5 helps prevent mislabelling and ensure patients receive appropriate, evidence-based care.

Week 2 Discussion
References

American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR), 5. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425787

Dream Schema Media. (2011). Understanding the MSE – Lisa (w/- commentary). Www.youtube.com. https://youtu.be/83i2MWMqph8

Manolova, H., Hristova, M., & Staykova, S. (2021). The Importance of Early Psychological Assessment for Differential Diagnosis and Detection of Comorbidity in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.671744

Why is it important to gather patient information, How does detailed information support accurate diagnosis, How does patient history individualize care, What is malingering, How can malingering be differentiated from DSM-5 disorders

September 4, 2025

Nursing Philosophy Blog

By Academic Wizard Blog

Nursing Philosophy Blog

explanation of your philosophy of nursing practice. Include your nursing experience and expertise. Kindly explain the underlying tenets that support your philosophy of nursing practice and your goals for expanding your experience and practice as a DNP (e.g., embracing diversity, global health issues, and collaboration). Include how these dynamics are linked to the DNP’s role as a social change agent. Include a recommendation for at least one way to advocate for positive social change as a Walden DNP. Be specific and provide examples, with all citations in APA 7 style. This work must be well supported with professional references from the course and peer-reviewed journals. Outside articles are to be published no earlier than 2019. Your main post needs to be submitted by Wednesday Nursing Philosophy Blog

Nursing Philosophy Blog

philosophy of nursing practice, nursing experience and expertise, underlying tenets of practice, goals for expanding as DNP, advocacy for social change

Philosophy of Nursing Practice

My philosophy of nursing practice is grounded in the belief that nursing is both a science and an art, centered on holistic care, compassion, and evidence-based practice. Nursing extends beyond addressing illness—it involves empowering patients, families, and communities to achieve optimal health and well-being. I view each patient as a unique individual with cultural, social, and emotional dimensions that must be respected in the provision of care.

Nursing Experience and Expertise

My nursing career has allowed me to work across diverse settings, from bedside care to leadership roles. These experiences have shaped my approach to patient care, emphasizing critical thinking, cultural sensitivity, and advocacy. Each role I have held reinforced the importance of integrating clinical expertise with interpersonal skills to improve patient outcomes and foster trust.

Underlying Tenets Supporting My Philosophy

The tenets that guide my nursing philosophy include:

Holistic Care – treating the whole person, not just the illness.
Advocacy – ensuring patients’ voices are heard in decision-making.
Lifelong Learning – engaging in continuous education to stay aligned with best practices.
Equity and Diversity – recognizing and addressing health disparities.
Collaboration – partnering with interprofessional teams to improve outcomes.

Goals for Expanding Experience as a DNP

As a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student, my goals include expanding expertise in population health, health policy, and evidence translation. I aim to embrace diversity by developing culturally competent interventions, engage in addressing global health challenges, and enhance collaboration across healthcare disciplines. These goals align with the DNP’s responsibility to drive innovation, reduce disparities, and influence systems-level change.

DNP as a Social Change Agent

The DNP role is uniquely positioned to lead social change by integrating clinical expertise with policy advocacy. By addressing structural inequities, DNPs promote health equity and influence practice standards at organizational, community, and global levels. For example, DNPs can spearhead initiatives that improve access to care in underserved populations, thus bridging the gap between clinical evidence and health outcomes.

Advocacy for Social Change

One effective way to advocate for positive social change as a Walden DNP is by engaging in policy advocacy for healthcare equity. For instance, DNPs can participate in legislative forums to advocate for expanded access to preventive care in marginalized communities. By combining scholarly evidence with professional expertise, DNPs can influence lawmakers to adopt policies that promote inclusivity and reduce disparities in health care delivery.

September 3, 2025

Intervention Communication Plan

By Academic Wizard Blog

Intervention Communication Plan

You’ve designed your intervention plan; now it is time to plan your implementation.

Implementing interventions or projects is a key function of Master’s-prepared public health practitioners. Additionally, communicating the plan to the relevant stakeholders and community members is a critical component of the success of any intervention or project.

Assignment Instructions

For this assignment, imagine presenting the implementation plan of your intervention to internal stakeholders.

Use Kaltura to record yourself giving your presentation. If you need help, you may wish to review Using KalturaLinks to an external site..

The presentation that you create for this assignment should serve three main purposes:

To educate the leadership group regarding the population health issue, current gaps and barriers, while persuasively communicating the need for the intervention and the effectiveness of the implementation and communication strategies
To present communication strategies that will help build buy-in with internal stakeholders and strategies to raise awareness and understanding of the intervention in the target population.
To communicate how external stakeholders will benefit and provide appropriate communication strategies to engage external stakeholders.

The presentation itself should be in the form of a PowerPoint presentation, 15 to 20 slides in length, not including references. In general, about half your presentation should focus on providing the audience with an overview of the most relevant information regarding socioeconomic determinants, gaps in care and resources, as well as your intervention plan and its potential implementation.

The other half should focus on the communication strategies for the two audiences of your intervention—internal stakeholders and the target population. When thinking about communication strategies, think of the ways to leverage technology and social media. This could include approaches such as a blog, a Facebook page, an X [Twitter] hashtag, or a YouTube channel. Think about what ways each audience prefers to communicate and has access to when researching and proposing your communication strategies.

In your presentation, show a one-page info sheet (flyer) designed to communicate or recruit participants to take part in the intervention or program you are proposing. Remember, this one-pager should use appropriate literacy strategies for your audience and include the necessary information for participants to engage with internal stakeholders. Keep in mind this flyer could be used as a stand-alone info sheet or potentially in a social media campaign. You will also need to submit the one-page flyer as a PDF when uploading your presentation.

One potential approach to outlining your PowerPoint is as follows. However, you should construct your assignment submission in a way that makes sense to you and could be potentially useful in your personal or professional pursuits.

Possible presentation outline: Intervention Communication Plan

Title Page.
Problem and Plan Overview.
- Current state of a health need or problem within the target population.
  - Why should this be addressed? Providing information regarding how addressing this issue will improve health outcomes for the population is an important persuasive strategy.
- Socioeconomic and behavioral determinants impacting the problem and population.
- Current resources (or lack thereof) and gaps/barriers related to improving health.
- Discussion of the intervention and implementation plans.
  - Who will be implementing the intervention?
  - Where will the intervention take place?
  - What will the intervention activities include?
  - What theory is grounding the intervention?
Communication Strategies.
- Proposal of communication strategies for creating buy-in and engagement for internal audience who will be part of the implementation. Providing scholarly and professional support for your proposed strategies is an important persuasive strategy.
- Proposal of communication strategies for building awareness and understanding of the intervention within the target population. Providing scholarly and professional support for your proposed strategies is an important persuasive strategy.
Intervention Outcomes.
- Outline how the initial implementation will be measured. How will you define a successful implementation?
- Identify program outcomes. These should demonstrate the success of the program.
Conclusions.
Reference List.

Please note, there should be two files submitted:

A PPT or PPTX file of your presentation. You cannot upload slides from google slides or any other cloud-based service.
- The link to your recorded Kaltura presentation. (This can be placed on the last slide of the presentation or in the dialogue box when submitting).
A PDF of the one-page flyer for the external stakeholders (participants).

Note: You need to submit your PowerPoint and PDF one-pager at the same time. So, make sure you have completed both before submitting your assignment.

Make sure to address the following scoring guide criteria in your presentation:

Summarize a public health need of a chosen population and the relevant socioeconomic and behavioral determinants.
Summarize the current gaps and barriers regarding improving health and resources for the chosen population.
Summarize an evidence-based intervention plan to improve the outcomes related to a population health need of a chosen population.
Propose communication strategies to build buy-in and engagement of internal audiences who will implement the population health intervention.
Propose communication strategies that apply awareness of cultural values and practices to the design or implementation of the program via cultural adaptation/ tailoring of the intervention, community involvement in planning, etc.
Utilize literacy strategies to create an informational advertisement to engage the target population.
Communicate clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.

Submission Requirements

Total length of PowerPoint: 15–20 slides, not including references.
- Record yourself giving your presentation with Kaltura. Include the link on the last slide of the presentation or in the dialogue box when submitting.
Flyer: One-page info sheet (flyer) designed to communicate or recruit participants.
Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
Number of references: Minimum of ten scholarly or professional references from appropriate sources.
APA formatting: Citations and references should follow APA formatting guidelines. See Evidence and APALinks to an external site..

Competencies Measured

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

Competency 1: Explain the social and behavioral factors that impact the health of individuals and populations.
- Summarize a population health need of a chosen population.
Competency 2: Utilize theories and models from the social and behavioral disciplines.
- Utilize literacy strategies to create an informational advertisement to engage the target population.
Competency 3: Assess population needs, assets, and capacities that affect communities’ health.
- Summarize the current gaps and barriers regarding improving health and resources for the chosen population.
Competency 4: Design an evidence-based, population-based intervention.
- Summarize an evidence-based intervention plan to improve the outcomes related to a population health need of a chosen population.
Competency 5: Select communication strategies for different audiences and sectors.
- Propose communication strategies to build buy-in and engagement of internal stakeholders who will implement the population health intervention.
- Propose communication strategies that align with the targeted population’s needs, demographics, and interests and will serve to build awareness and understanding of the intervention program.
Competency 6: Communicate audience-appropriate public health content in a logically structured and concise manner, writing clearly with correct use of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and APA style.
- Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.

Competencies Measured

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

Competency 1: Explain the social and behavioral factors that impact the health of individuals and populations.
- Summarize a population health need of a chosen population.
Competency 2: Utilize theories and models from the social and behavioral disciplines.
- Utilize literacy strategies to create an informational advertisement to engage the target population.
Competency 3: Assess population needs, assets, and capacities that affect communities’ health.
- Summarize the current gaps and barriers regarding improving health and resources for the chosen population. Intervention Communication Plan
Competency 4: Design an evidence-based, population-based intervention.
- Summarize an evidence-based intervention plan to improve the outcomes related to a population health need of a chosen population.
Competency 5: Select communication strategies for different audiences and sectors.
- Propose communication strategies to build buy-in and engagement of internal and external stakeholders who will implement the population health intervention.
- Propose communication strategies that align with the targeted population’s needs, demographics, and interests and will serve to build awareness and understanding of the intervention program.
Competency 6: Communicate audience-appropriate public health content in a logically structured and concise manner, writing clearly with correct use of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and APA style.
- Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.
What is the population health need?, What socioeconomic and behavioral determinants impact it?, What gaps and barriers exist?, What intervention and implementation plan is proposed?, What communication strategies will build buy-in?

September 3, 2025

Clinical Case Presentation SOAP

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Clinical Case Presentation SOAP

Formulate a professional nurse practitioner case presentation in a SOAP format.

Create a PowerPoint (PPTx) case presentation from one of your clinical experiences. Content should only be the relevant information. Use the SOAP format. Ensure that your presentation is HIPAA compliant.

Subjectice

Opener presentation of the patient (age/sex/presentation of issue with key past DX)

· History of present illness (HPI) (OldCarts)

· Other related past medical history, including social or cultural content

· Review of systems (ROS)

Objective

· Vital signs and physical exam on pertinent body systems

Assessment

· Assessment, including differentials and specific labs or X-rays reviewed

Plan

· Plan that you are suggesting or that was done, including any education, further work-up, specific medications with doses and frequency, consultations/referral, and follow-up.

· Include cultural considerations that impact the patient both clinically and regarding social equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Support

· Explain the standard clinical guideline support and recommendations.

· Evaluate the case’s diagnostic results and treatment plan.

· Incorporate data, inferences, and reasoning of the plan and provide your evaluation.

· Explain expected outcome and associated epidemiology of the condition briefly, including the prognosis, with consideration of comorbidities, level of condition, and plan.

Format Instructions

Include the following:

· A design theme from PowerPoint Clinical Case Presentation SOAP

· Title, introduction, and conclusion slides

· 8–10 content slides

· Speaker notes, expanding content for each slide

· Voiceover

· At least four references

Assignment Requirements:

Before finalizing your work, you should:

· be sure to read the assignment description carefully (as displayed above);

· consult the grading rubric (located in Course Resources, Grading Rubrics submodule) to make sure you have included everything necessary; and

· utilize spelling and grammar checks to minimize errors.

Your clinical case presentation assignment should:

· follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.);

· be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful;

· display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics;

· demonstrate use of elegant graphics and visuals; and

· use APA 7th edition format.

# 2 Assig

This assignment requires citations and references that are current and evidence driven. This assignment should be completed in 1-2 pages. Use first-person perspective such as “I saw a 3-year-old…”

1. Select a patient who was prescribed a medication (s) you provided care for. Provide date of visit.

2. Without giving any personal identification, provide the patient’s age, gender, reason for visit, and who presented with the patient.

3. What was your role (provider, observer, etc.) during this visit?

4. Provide a summary of the HPI and PMH that was collected.

5. What assessments (measurements, hearing, vision, etc.) were done?

6. Explain the type of physical exam. (focused vs. complete).

7. Explain abnormalities found, diagnosis, and any patient education or anticipatory guidance provided.

8. Explain if there were any treatment interventions including immunizations and give rationale. What medications, referrals, labs or screenings were ordered? How did you synthesize expert opinions on the utilization of medications in this young pediatric population? Provide rationale for each.

9. How did the visit end? Follow-up? Treatment plan?

10. How did you determine the patient and/or patient’s caregiver’s understanding of information you provided? Clinical Case Presentation SOAP

11. Explain your interaction with the patient and caregiver.

Give details about what you learned today and your thoughts about the encounter.

What is the patient’s HPI?, What past medical history is relevant?, What are the objective findings?, What is the assessment and differential?, What is the treatment plan?

September 3, 2025

Python Reflection

By Academic Wizard Blog

Python Reflection

Purpose: This reflective assignment is meant to encourage introspection and critical thinking. You required to analyze and evaluate your experiences, thoughts, and emotions regarding the past assignments in this course. the assignment

To install Python, go to “PythonDownload” https://www.python.org/
select the latest version, and follow the instructions.

I will not accept any code in Python interactive mode. To create a program in batch mode In IDLE do the following.

Go to File ->New File-> A new editor for coding will open, write your code in the new window.
Once you are done coding, hit F5 or go to run->Run module.
If the file is not saved, it will prompt you to save the file. Make sure you know where you saved the file.
If the code has bugs, go back to the editor, and fix the bugs, pay attention to the error message.
The final code is the code you should submit.
Review the hints in announcement
Write the following code. Python Reflection

Reflect on the Experience: Begin by revisiting the assignments you completed in this course. Take some time to recall the details, emotions, and thoughts associated with each assignment. Consider the impact it had on you and any lessons learned and answer the following questions using any document format.

What did you learn from the experience?
How did the assignment relate to your personal or professional goals? How would you apply what you learned?
Did the assignments challenge you?
If you were being interviewed for a beginning Python programming position, how would you answer the following questions:
1. What is Python, and what are its key features?
2. What is the difference between a local variable and a global variable in Python?
3. Demonstrating declaring three variables in Python using your name?
4. Define at least three different data types available in Python?
5. Write a conditional statement (if-else) in Python using something that relates to you?
6. Provide an example of lists, tuples, and dictionaries in Python? How are they different from each other?
7. Explain the concept of function in Python. Write a coding example defining and calling a function using your name as the function?
8. How do you handle exceptions (errors) in Python?
9. What is a loop in Python? Provide an example of the difference between a for loop and a while loop, using your name as a variable.
10. What is the purpose of the “range()” function in Python?
11. How do you read data from a file in Python?
12. How do you comment your code in Python? Why is it important to write comments?
13. Describe the concept of object-oriented programming (OOP) in Python. What are classes and objects?
submit your answers in w8_firstname_lastname.py

Python Reflection

Points Available

What did you learn from the experience?

The student effectively completed the assignment.

The student partially completed the assignment.

The student provided limited and meaningless substance to complete the assignment.