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  • For this “Issue Research” assignment, you will conduct online research on your s

    For this “Issue Research” assignment, you will conduct online research on your selected topic (Food Insecurity in San Diego, California). The following questions can help you narrow down the most important information you will need for the Issue Brief.
    Define the facts and playing field: What important context is needed to understand this topic? Why does the topic matter?
    What questions did you study? What is the gap in knowledge that your research fills?
    What is the magnitude of the problem? Compare national, state, and local (the area you are most invested in – this could be San Diego or your hometown)
    What is the impact on populations, communities, and costs? What are the immediate to long-term health consequences? What are the indirect-health consequences (e.g., economic, social, political) of this problem?
    How is this particular problem related to other health challenges or issues? (Where is the intersection with other issues? What are the unique/novel/key findings or takeaways from your studies? What are the available interventions, strategies, and policies to address this problem?
    NOTE: Include high-level details on your methods that are important to understand. Avoid in-depth descriptions of research methods. Incorporate data, study findings, survey findings, and others’ policy experiences.
    ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
    Conduct research on your assigned topic. Refer to the questions above to help you. Format your Issue Brief using Microsoft Word or Google Doc to include the following sections:
    TITLE: Short, descriptive, and understandable title to capture a reader’s attention. Don’t over-promise. Avoid academic jargon.
    BACKGROUND/CONTEXT (200-300 words): Define the facts and playing field: What important context is needed to understand this topic? Why does the topic matter? What is the impact on populations, communities, and costs? What questions did you study? What is the gap in knowledge that your research fills?
    Key Takeaways (300-400 words maximum): These set the stage for policy and practice considerations in the next section. What are the unique/novel/key findings or takeaways from your studies? How do the local, state and national issues vary, if at all? Incorporate data, study findings, survey findings, and others’ policy experiences. Charts, graphs, maps, and icons are great here. Conclusion & Implications (400-500 words maximum): This section showcases real-world implications: What are the key FEDERAL policy/practice considerations or options, based on the findings presented? Include the potential impact on populations, public health, or potential cost savings, if applicable. Bucket implications into a few categories using subheadings, if needed. References: Strive for no more than five. Recommend APA or AMA style.

  • Guidelines for Patient Care Study Course participants are required to select a p

    Guidelines for Patient Care Study
    Course participants are required to select a patient whom he / she has taken care of during the
    clinical practicum period and write a patient care study on the patient. It is expected that course
    participants will apply their knowledge in surgical nursing to formulate a care plan and applying a problem solving approach.
    Suggested format for Patient Care Study
    1. Anonymity must be maintained and approval or consent must be obtained if required
    2. Cover page with
    – Title of the patient care study
    – Name of course participant
    – Class No. of course participant
    3. Table of contents
    4. Introduction / Learning Objectives
    5. Diagnosis & Applied Physiology
    6. Patient’s profile
    – Past health history
    – Reasons for surgical consultation
    7. Nursing assessment
    8. Nursing care planning
    – Identification of patient’s problems
    – setting of goals & expected outcomes
    9. Implementation of care (with rationales)
    10. Evaluation of care
    – evaluate progress towards expected outcomes
    – review plans in accordance with evaluation data
    11. Related pharmacology and procedures involved
    12. Case Summary / Conclusion
    14. Recommendation
    15. References
    Case: Mr Yu, 59 years old

  • This discussion contains 2 parts: Part 1: Neurological List the risk factors f

    This discussion contains 2 parts:
    Part 1: Neurological
    List the risk factors for cerebrovascular accidents and why?
    What cultures are at higher risk and why?
    Describe the 0 to 4+ scale for scoring deep tendon reflexes.
    What would you expect to find in a patient with diabetic peripheral neuropathy?
    Share any experience you have encountered and elaborate.
    Part 2: Genitalia
    Identify and explain positions other than the lithotomy in which a pelvic examination can be performed.
    Why are women at a higher risk of UTI than males?
    What would you educate to decrease the risk of UTI?
    Summarize the pros and cons of newborn circumcision.
    Describe the following signs on a female examination:
    Chadwick
    Goodell
    Name the characteristics of the following type of hernias:
    Indirect inguinal
    Direct inguinal

    Submission Instructions:
    Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in proper current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
    Discussion Rubric
    Criteria Ratings Points
    Identification of Main Issues, Problems, and Concepts
    Distinguished – 5 points
    Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues, problems, and concepts.
    Excellent – 4 points
    Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues, problems, and concepts.
    Fair – 2 points
    Identifies and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of most of issues, problems, and concepts.
    Poor – 1 point
    Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues, problems, and concepts.
    5 points
    Use of Citations, Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines
    Distinguished – 3 points
    Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. High level of APA precision and free of grammar and spelling errors.
    Excellent – 2 points
    Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. Moderate level of APA precision and free of grammar and spelling errors.
    Fair – 1 point
    Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.
    Poor – 0 points
    Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.
    3 points
    Response to Posts of Peers
    Distinguished – 2 points
    Student constructively responded to two other posts and either extended, expanded or provided a rebuttal to each.
    Fair – 1 point
    Student constructively responded to one other post and either extended, expanded or provided a rebuttal.
    Poor – 0 points
    Student provided no response to a peer’s post.

    2 points
    Total Points 10

  • Describe your clinical experience for this week. Did you face any challenges,

    Describe your clinical experience for this week.
    Did you face any challenges, any success? If so, what were they?
    Describe the assessment of a patient, detailing the signs and symptoms (S&S), assessment, plan of care, and at least 3 possible differential diagnosis with rationales.
    Mention the health promotion intervention for this patient.
    What did you learn from this week’s clinical experience that can beneficial for you as an advanced practice nurse?
    Support your plan of care with the current peer-reviewed research guideline.
    Post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.

  • Imagine you are the lead researcher of a team working on a cure for cancer. The

    Imagine you are the lead researcher of a team working on a cure for cancer. The research is done and your group has made great progress. In your own words, explain to the rest of the group in 200 words how you plan to implement the results. What are the key steps in implementation and how does this affect the final implementation phase? 3 scholarly apa citations

  • DC is a 46-year-old female who presents with a 24-hour history of RUQ pain. She

    DC is a 46-year-old female who presents with a 24-hour history of RUQ pain. She states the pain started about 1 hour after a large dinner she had with her family. She has had nausea and an instance of vomiting before presentation.
    PMH: Vitals:
    HTN Temp: 98.8oF
    Type II DM Wt: 202 lbs
    Gout Ht: 5’8”
    DVT – Caused by oral BCPs BP: 136/82
    HR: 82 bpm
    Current Medications: Notable Labs:
    Lisinopril 10 mg daily WBC: 13,000/mm3
    HCTZ 25 mg daily Total bilirubin: 0.8 mg/dL
    Allopurinol 100 mg daily Direct bilirubin: 0.6 mg/dL
    Multivitamin daily Alk Phos: 100 U/L
    AST: 45 U/L
    ALT: 30 U/L
    Allergies:
    Latex
    Codeine
    Amoxicillin
    PE:
    Eyes: EOMI
    HENT: Normal
    GI: Nondistended, minimal tenderness
    Skin: Warm and dry
    Neuro: Alert and Oriented
    Psych: Appropriate mood
    -Write a 1-page paper that addresses the following:
    -Explain your diagnosis for the patient, including your rationale for the diagnosis.
    -Describe an appropriate drug therapy plan based on the patient’s history, diagnosis, and drugs currently prescribed.
    -Justify why you would recommend this drug therapy plan for this patient. Be specific and provide examples.

  • Create a formal report (using the provided template) to demonstrate your ethical

    Create a formal report (using the provided template) to demonstrate your ethical decision-making process
    Apply A Practitioner’s Guide to Ethical Decision Making to Pennsylvania Supreme Court Decision, Emerich V. Philadelphia Center for Human Development, Inc. (Watson, 2005)
    Outline the steps to follow to help determine an appropriate course of action in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Decision, Emerich V. Philadelphia Center for Human Development, Inc. (Watson, 2005)
    Include diversity, inclusion, and cultural considerations. Diversity considerations need to be positioned in context of the counselor (i.e., you and what identities, values, etc. you hold), client (i.e., what identities, values, etc. they hold). For example, this counselor identifies as X and consideration should be given to Y to prevent or promote Z.
    Cite appropriate federal and state laws and ACA ethical codes, as well as the ethical codes from ASCA, IAMFC, or an ACA division to support your decision.
    Remley, T. P., & Herlihy, B. (2020). Ethical, legal, and professional issues in counseling (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
    Chapter 3 “Multiculturalism, Values, Social Justice, and Advocacy”
    Chapter 5, “Confidentiality and Privileged Communication”
    Template to write the paper is attached.
    An example on how to write the paper is attached.

  • Aquifer Case Study: Developmental Assessment and Biological Functioning This dis

    Aquifer Case Study: Developmental Assessment and Biological Functioning
    This discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area bythe due date assigned.
    To support your work, use your course textbook readings and the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.
    Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial postings. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. Complete your participation for this assignment by the end of the week.
    For this assignment, you will complete an Aquifer case study based on the course objectives and weekly content. Aquifer cases emphasize core learning objectives for an evidence-based primary care curriculum. Throughout your Nurse Practitioner program, you will use the Aquifer case studies to promote the development of clinical reasoning through the use of ongoing assessments and diagnostic skills and to develop patient care plans that are grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice.
    The Aquifer assignments are a dynamic way to enhance your learning. Material from the Aquifer cases may be present in the quizzes, the midterm exam, and the final exam.
    Click here for information on how to access and navigate Aquifer.
    This week, complete the Aquifer case titled Pediatrics 01: Newborn male infant evaluation and care. This case can be found under Aquifer Family Medicine.
    Apply information from the Aquifer case study to answer the following questions:
    Why is developmental assessment essential in the provision of primary care for infants, children, and adolescents, and what are the essential components of this assessment on the basis of this child’s age?
    Which tools will you use to assess specific components of development (such as speech, motor skills, social skills, etc.)? Which tools do you think are the most accurate in assessing the developmental components and why?
    Which components would you consider in assessing the basic biological functioning and well-being of your pediatric patients? Why are these components important in providing primary health-care services to children?

  • 1. If a healthcare professional makes a math error at work, what is the most ser

    1. If a healthcare professional makes a math error at work, what is the most serious potential consequence?
    2. Give an example of using the basic formula to calculate a drug dosage.
    3. What are three examples of how statistics are used in health care?
    4. What are the three systems of measurement currently used in health care? Within each system, what are the names of the basic units used for length, volume, and weight?
    5. What are the equations for converting Fahrenheit to Celsius? Celsius to Fahrenheit?
    Be sure to follow APA 7th guidelines (1-2 paragraphs in length, typed and double-spaced, cover page, with sources, cited both in-text and on a reference page). Please answer the questions completely (Do not recopy questions in your work).

  • 1.Define personality. 2.Define personality traits. 3.How do your perso

    1.Define personality.
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    2.Define personality traits.
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    3.How do your personality traits influence your academic performance?
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    4. What approaches could you take to ensure success in your studies?
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    *Make sure to include an introduction and conclusion
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    * need to use 4 sources