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Post your initial 2-paragraph introduction and reflection. In the first paragraph, introduce yourself to your colleagues. In the second paragraph, answer the following questions:
• What is scholarly writing?
• Thinking of yourself as a scholar, what is one area you feel confident in? What is a skill you would like to improve?
• As you think of yourself becoming a scholarly writer, what kinds of things make you feel excited? What kinds of things make you uneasy?
• Reminding yourself of your strengths as a writer can help you feel more confident, while tracking your challenges can help you improve. In this course, you’ll have several opportunities to reflect on your writing and to collect resources and strategies to help in those areas you may find challenging. By the end of the course, you’ll have a “writing toolkit” to take with you as you continue improving.

Reflect on what you have learned over the First Year Seminar course of this class.
In a minimum of six paragraphs, address the following:
What topic(s) in this course affected you the most?Science → anatomy
What type of learner are you? How will your learning style fit each of the modalities that WCU offers (face-to-face/fully online/blended)?Face to face → hands-on learner What are your academic strengths and weaknesses?Strength→ writing papers, conducting research, staying organized Weakness→ time management, test-taking
How do you plan on accentuating your strengths and working on your weaknesses?
What are the benefits of working collaboratively on interprofessional teams?
Your paper must include the following in APA format:
Title page
Introduction (one paragraph)
Body (at least four paragraphs, including APA citations of at least one scholarly source)Double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman
A clear method of organization
Focused topic sentences
Transitions between paragraphs
Conclusion (one paragraph)
Reference page (include at least one scholarly source)

1) Write a PICO(t) question for the topic of your interest that you might want to develop into the final project for this course.

2) List two other topics that interest you and a short problem statement for each following the example in Polit & Beck’s Table 5.1, page 76 (2022).
Please see table 5.1 attached.

Topic: Describe some multidisciplinary plans which may be utilized to empower clients to attain and maintain wellness, promote health and prevent disease.
Use APA format. USe at least two references( 2014-2020)

Islam Report
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Background Information:
When studying the different religions of the world we tend of focus on the distinctions between these religions and understanding what makes them unique, however it is important to note that although these religions are distinct and unique in their own way, there are common themes and structures that can be applied to them. Some of the common elements present in the different religions that we will be studying this semester are: Sacred Scriptures and Sacred WritingsDivinely inspired writings that contain origins of the religion, essential beliefs, and major teachings. Some religions also revere writings of prominent figures throughout their history who have contributed to expounding the theology of the religion (ex: writings of the Islamic saints) Beliefs and PracticesTenets of the religion that unify its community of believers on a variety of topics ranging from their relationship with the divine, soteriology, creation, eschatology, anthropology, etc. Prayer and WorshipLiturgical practices that believers of the faith participate in throughout their daily lives. Some liturgical practices and rituals of prayer are performed in conjunction with the celebration of religious festivals at particular times of the week (ex: Sabbath) or times of the year (ex: Christmas) Morality – Code of EthicsGuiding principles that adherents of the faith abide by throughout their lives informed by the theology of the religion HistoryUnderstanding how the religion was established and the advances of the religion throughout human history that shape the global image of the religion today while also recognizing changes in theology that have occurred throughout history due to major historical events Instructions:
In your reading of Chapter 12 – Encountering Islam: The Straight Path of the One God you have gained a better understanding of what the religion of Islam is all about from the context of its history, sacred scriptures, beliefs and practices, code of ethics, etc. You will now use the information gleaned in the chapter to expand upon particular elements of Islam enumerated below: Islamic Symbols and Names (.5 pages)Identify a common Islamic symbol and explain its significanceConsider the following:History/Origins of the symbol
Important religious figure(s) associated with the symbol and their involvement with it
How is the symbol utilized by Muslims today?Is it used during prayer/worship?
Is it worm as an outward sign of faith?
Distinguish between the terms ‘Islam’ and ‘Muslim’ as it relates to the Islamic faith
Life of the Prophet Muhammed (.5-1 pages)Discuss who the Prophet Muhammed was and the impact that he had on Islam.
Describe 2 key events from the Prophet Muhammed’s life.
Address how these events are commemorated by Muslims today
Sacred Scriptures (.5 pages)Analyze what the Qur’an is and assess upon how Muslims use it todayConsider the following:Importance of particular Surahs in the Qur’an
How the sacred text came into existence
Important religious figures mentioned in the Qur’an
Beliefs and Practices (2 – 3 pages)
In the religion of Islam there is set of beliefs that all Muslim’s must follow. These are known as the Articles of Faith and their foundations are found in the Qur’an. The 6 articles of faith tell Muslims what to believe in and then the 5 Pillars of Islam explain how to implement these beliefs in their daily lives.
Interpret the meaning of each of the Six Articles of Faith (1-1.5 pages)Belief in the Oneness of Allah (God)
Belief in the Angels
Belief in the Books of Allah
Belief in the Prophets of Allah
Belief in the Day of Judgement
Belief in the Divine Decree – Will of Allah Articulate the significance of each of the Five Pillars of Islam listed below and demonstrate how these pillars are lived out by Muslims today (1-1.5 pages)Shahadah – Profession of Faith
Salah – Prayer
Zakah – Almsgiving
Sawm – Fasting
Hajj – Pilgrimage Submission Instructions:
When completing this written report, the following guidelines must be followed. Failure to do so will result in points being deducted from your grade.
This report must be typed in any non-ornamental 12 point font.
Each section of the report must include a section title on a separate line (ex: Christian Symbols, Christianity in Context, etc.).
Each section must incorporate at least 1 direct quotation from wither the course text (World RELG4: Introduction to World Religions) or one of the databases/encyclopedias available through St. Thomas University Library with an appropriate citation. You may also find it beneficial to refer to Module 3: Lecture Materials & Resources.
The report should be formatted per current Chicago-Turabian (CMOS) style and adhere to the page length requirements outlined above.
Your report will be assessed through Turnitin.

In this assessment, you will work through the planning and implementation stages of the project. This will require you to determine goals and resources needed and to select an evidence-based practice (EBP) model.
Literature Review
Research best practices to identify an effective intervention for your selected problem. Your goal is to gather evidence from scholarly literature to support the most effective intervention strategy.
The performance appraisal tools in this week’s learning activities will help you determine appropriate scholarly sources of evidence to cite. https://dzone.com/articles/these-7-quotes-show-big…
Locate at least 3 original research articles that support your proposed solution to your selected problem.
The articles must be peer-reviewed, published within the past 5 years, and statistically significant.
To begin, write a 350-word summary of each article in which you:
Identify current guidelines or best practices relating to your proposed solution, or if there are protocols, the current standard of care.
Define your proposed intervention(s) to address the problem.
Explain how the intervention will result in a solution to the problem

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Select a nursing theorist of choice and research him/her. Include a summary of your research and how it correlates to a community health issue. Identify their key contribution to nursing and explain its importance in healthcare.
Guidelines:
APA Format
Research paper must be 500 words.
3 or more scholarly sources must be utilized
Sources must be within the last 5 years
Must have a minimum of 3 Sources
All article sources must be cited by including them in reference sheet (separate).

Create a 5 page submission in which you develop a PICO(T) question for a specific care issue and evaluate the evidence you locate, which could help to answer the question.
IntroductionPICO(T) is an acronym that helps researchers and practitioners define aspects of a potential study or investigation.
It stands for:
P – Patient/population/problem.
I – Intervention.
C – Comparison (of potential interventions, typically).
O – Outcome(s).
T – Time frame (if time frame is relevant).
The end goal of applying PICO(T) is to develop a question that can help guide the search for evidence (Boswell & Cannon, 2015). From this perspective, a PICO(T) question can be a valuable starting point for nurses who are starting to apply an evidence-based model or EBPs. By taking the time to precisely define the areas in which the nurse will be looking for evidence, searches become more efficient and effective. Essentially, by precisely defining the types of evidence within specific areas, the nurse will be more likely to discover relevant and useful evidence during their search. When applying the PICO(T) approach, the nurse can isolate the interventions of interest and compare to other existing interventions for the evidenced impact on the outcome of the concern.
You are encouraged to complete the Vila Health PICO(T) Process activity before you develop the plan proposal. This activity offers an opportunity to practice working through creating a PICO(T) question within the context of an issue at a Vila Health facility. These skills will be necessary to complete Assessment 3 successfully. This is for your own practice and self-assessment and demonstrates your engagement in the course.
ReferenceBoswell, C., & Cannon, S. (2015). Introduction to nursing research. Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Professional ContextAs a baccalaureate-prepared nurse, you will be responsible for locating and identifying credible and scholarly resources to incorporate the best available evidence for the purposes of enhancing clinical reasoning and judgement skills. When reliable and relevant evidence-based findings are utilized, patients, health care systems, and nursing practice outcomes are positively impacted.
PICO(T) is a framework that can help you structure your definition of the issue, potential approach that you are going to use, and your predictions related to the issue. Word choice is important in the PICO(T) process because different word choices for similar concepts will lead you toward different existing evidence and research studies that would help inform the development of your initial question. When writing a PICO(T)-formatted research question, you want to focus on the impact of the intervention and the comparison on the outcome you desire.
ScenarioFor this assessment, please use a health care issue of interest from your current or past nursing practice.
If you do not have an issue of interest from your personal nursing practice, then review the optional Case Studies presented in the resources and select one of those as the basis for your assessment.
InstructionsFor this assessment, select a health care issue of interest and apply the PICO(T) process to develop the research question and research it.
Your initial goal is to define the population, intervention, comparison, and outcome. In some cases, a time frame is relevant and you should include that as well, when writing a question you can research related to your issue of interest. After you define your question, research it, and organize your initial findings, select the two sources of evidence that seem the most relevant to your question and analyze them in more depth. Specifically, interpret each source’s specific findings and best practices related to your issues, as well explain how the evidence would help you plan and make decisions related to your question.
If you need some structure to organize your initial thoughts and research, the PICOT Question and Research Template document (accessible from the Create PICO(T) Questions page in the Capella library’s Evidence Based Practice guide) might be helpful.
In your submission, make sure you address the following grading criteria:
Define a practice issue to be explored via a PICO(T) approach. Create a PICO(T)-formatted research question
Identify sources of evidence that could be potentially effective in answering a PICO(T) question (databases, journals, websites, etc.).
Explain the findings from articles or other sources of evidence as it relates to the identified health care issue.
Explain the relevance of the findings from chosen sources of evidence to making decision related to a PICO(T) question.
Communicate using writing that is clear, logical, and professional with correct grammar and spelling using the current APA style.
Example Assessment: You may use the following to give you an idea of what a Proficient or higher rating on the scoring guide would look like:
example uploaded below
Additional RequirementsYour assessment should meet the following requirements:
Length of submission: Create a 5-page submission focused on defining a research question and interpreting evidence relevant to answering it.
Number of references: Cite a minimum of four sources of scholarly or professional evidence that support your findings and considerations. Resources should be no more than 5 years old.
APA formatting: Format references and citations according to the current APA style.
Portfolio Prompt: Remember to save the final assessment to your ePortfolio so that you may refer to it as you complete the final capstone course.
Competencies MeasuredBy successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:
Competency 1: Interpret findings from scholarly quantitative, qualitative, and outcomes research articles and studies.Explain the findings from articles or other sources of evidence that are relevant to the health care issue.
Competency 2: Analyze the relevance and potential effectiveness of evidence when making a decision.Identify sources of evidence that could be potentially effective in answering a PICO(T) question.
Explain the relevance of the findings from chosen sources of evidence to making decision related to a PICO(T) question.
Competency 3: Apply an evidence-based practice model to address a practice issue.Define a practice issue to be explored via a PICO(T) approach and develop a PICO(T)-formatted research question.
Competency 5: Apply professional, scholarly communication strategies to lead practice changes based on evidence.Organize content so ideas flow logically with smooth transitions; contains few errors in grammar/punctuation, word choice, and spelling.
Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references exhibiting nearly flawless adherence to APA format.

For this assessment, you will write a position paper in which you will choose and support one of the four healthcare policy issues below. You should approach this assessment from the perspective of your specialty track (Family Nurse Practitioner).

Client was visited today via telehealth. Client was in the community during interaction. Remained alert and oriented x4, verbally articulate, no skin change, and maintained stability till time of visit. Client verbalized she showered when opportunity to do comes. Some times he uses water to wash head, part dry his body very early in the morning. Client denied ability to follow routines and set daily plans. He does whatever comes on his way and never set daily plans. Client was encouraged to set daily goals and ensure it is achieved. Daily plans should be set based on priority or order of importance. Follow the rubric below. Assigned nurse and CSWS will work with client to set planning according to priority.