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  • Please watch the video “William Ury: Getting to Yes” on YouTube. After working t

    Please watch the video “William Ury: Getting to Yes” on YouTube.
    After working through this video, please provide a short analysis of this idea William Ury proposes of the “negotiation revolution,” especially as to how it works in concert with our week’s challenge in understanding what is healthy conflict and how to maintain it. Please work at least one specific quote out of this video presentation into your post and include a question that is designed to support your colleagues in responding to the ideas you examined in this video.
    Expectations
    Initial Post:
    Due: Thursday Midnight
    Length: 150 – 250 Words

  • Students will utilize content and questions from the Aponte & Kissil (2014) arti

    Students will utilize content and questions from the Aponte & Kissil (2014) article as well as other course content to identify, describe some of their signature theme(s), and discuss the factors (family relationships, race, cultural, socioeconomic status, religion, etc.) that may contribute to the theme(s). Students
    should keep in mind signature themes are not events, but “…personal patterns of feeling, thinking and/or relating that you experience as challenges to your function and relating as you would want”(Aponte & Kissil, 2014, p.164). This paper should be completed in 7th edition APA student format. The paper should be 4-6 pages in length not including the cover page and reference page and use 12 pt Times New Roman font. Student clearly identified and described theme(s) clearly. Student clearly demonstrated introspection and use of course content related to POTT in identifying and describing their theme. Student, clearly and thoughtfully, identified relational/personal factors that may influence each theme. Student utilized 7th edition APA student format. Student included appropriate citations and references. The paper was within page requirement. Paper was clear and logical, grammatically correct with minimal spelling errors.
    Question 1 answer. Failing in my career 2. Ashamed of where i come from. I try not to talk about how i grew up and what my family did to keep us safe. 3. Yes im not a person that trusts others even though i know that they are good for me. My past doesn’t allow me to love a person without having my walls up i reject them and stay away from them. I push them out of my life to the point that they are only my friends and not in a relationship. 4. I drink at times, cry myself to sleep when my kids are sleeping, and i eat chocolate a lot even though i don’t like chocolate that way. 5. yes i start a relationship and i become a self-center person that starts to push my partner around to do what i want when i want and if dont like it i take it upon my hands to do it and then i hold a grudge for a long time until i feel that i do not want to anymore. Another thing is that i had babies with my last 5 relationships and they left me after i told them i was pregnant and 3 out of 4 were in the military. so i need to stay away from dating them, soldiers.

  • What factors must exist for there to be an efficient market?

    1. What factors must exist for there to be an efficient market?
    2. What does it mean when there is market failure? Give an example of market failure in the healthcare market?

    ANSWER
    Factors for Efficient Markets
    For a market to be considered efficient, it must meet certain criteria that ensure the optimal allocation of resources and the fair distribution of goods and services. These criteria include:

    1. Perfect Competition: This occurs when there are numerous buyers and sellers in the market, with no single entity holding significant control over the price or supply of goods.

    2. Free Entry and Exit: Businesses should be free to enter and exit the market without facing undue barriers or restrictions. This allows for competition and the efficient allocation of resources.

    3. Perfect Information: All market participants should have access to complete and accurate information about the goods and services being traded. This ensures that decisions are made based on sound judgment.

    4. Rational Behavior: Market participants should act rationally and in their own best interests. This leads to efficient pricing and the satisfaction of consumer preferences.

    5. Zero Externalities: Production and consumption should not generate externalities, which are costs or benefits that are not reflected in the market price. Externalities can lead to market inefficiencies.

    2. Market Failure and Healthcare Example
    Market failure occurs when the market mechanism fails to allocate resources efficiently or provide a fair distribution of goods and services. This can lead to various issues, such as:

    1. Inefficient Allocation of Resources: Market failures can lead to an overallocation of resources to certain sectors while underallocating them to others. This can result in shortages, surpluses, and misallocation of resources.

    2. Unfair Distribution of Goods and Services: Market failures can create inequities in access to goods and services, particularly for those with limited resources or facing discrimination.

    3. Production of Externalities: Market failures can lead to the production of externalities, such as pollution or congestion, which are not reflected in market prices and impose costs on society.

    In the healthcare market, several factors can contribute to market failure:

    1. Information Asymmetry: Patients often lack complete and accurate information about their health conditions, treatment options, and associated costs. This asymmetry can lead to suboptimal choices and exploitation by healthcare providers.

    2. Third-Party Payment: The involvement of insurance companies can create a moral hazard, where patients may overconsume healthcare services due to reduced financial responsibility.

    3. Public Goods Nature of Healthcare: Certain aspects of healthcare, such as disease prevention and public health initiatives, have a public goods nature, making it difficult to charge consumers directly for these services.

    4. Barriers to Entry: Regulatory barriers and high capital requirements can limit competition in the healthcare sector, leading to higher prices and reduced innovation.

  • In a Microsoft Word document of 2-3 pages formatted in APA style, you will answe

    In a Microsoft Word document of 2-3 pages formatted in APA style, you will answer three questions related to your opportunity as a nurse and an advocate. The first two questions relate to influencing a bill that is traveling through the legislative process. The third question refers you to the social determinants of health and asks you to think specifically on your role as a nurse in influencing social determinants of health.
    Answer the following questions:
    What parts of the lawmaking process does a nurse have an opportunity to influence the final bill passage?
    List at least two ways that this influence can take place. In your opinion, would one way be preferable over the other?
    Reviewing the social determinants of health, select one to respond to this question:What role can nurses play in promoting health status through policy changes directly affecting this social determinant?
    Write each question as a new topic area and then follow with a paragraph or two to answer the question. You may find it necessary to search for answers to the questions outside of the assigned reading.
    On a separate references page, cite all sources using APA format.

  • 1. A mother brings her 14-year-old daughter, Gloria, to the clinic for

    1. A mother brings her 14-year-old daughter, Gloria, to the clinic for a checkup. The mother voices concern that her daughter hasn’t begun menstruating yet: “I was 13 years old when I got my first period.” The nurse assesses Gloria and finds breast buds and sparse pubic hair. There is no evidence of axillary hair. Gloria’s height is 4ft11 in, an increase of approximately a halfinch since last year.
    a. How should the nurse respond to this mother?
    b. What information could the nurse give the mother about the onset of menstruation for her daughter?
    1, 2

    2. A 41-year-old woman comes to the health care facility for a routine physical examination. “I guess I’ll be going through ‘the change’ soon,” she says. “I really dread this time. I’ve heard so many horror stories about how awful you feel. Maybe I should just plan to hide in a room by myself somewhere.”
    a. What areas would the nurse need to address with this client?
    b. How should the nurse respond to her?
    1,2

  • The purpose of this assignment is to discuss the community teaching experience,

    The purpose of this assignment is to discuss the community teaching experience, describing your observations on the community’s response to the teaching.
    In 750-1,000 words, describe the teaching experience and discuss your observations. The written portion of this assignment should include the following:
    Summary of the community teaching plan
    Epidemiological rationale for topic
    Evaluation of teaching experience
    Community response to teaching
    Areas of strength and areas for improvement
    Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
    This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
    You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Course Resources if you need assistance.

  • Assignment: Defining the Problem and Research Methods Sections 1 and 2 of Maj

    Assignment: Defining the Problem and Research Methods
    Sections 1 and 2 of Major Assessment 7: Using an Epidemiological Approach to Critically Analyze a Population Health Problem
    As you continue working on Assignment 2, reflect on the information presented this week. Consider the influence of environmental agents and/or genetic factors on your selected population and population health problem. Include this information in your Section 1 analysis of the population health problem.
    You do not need to submit anything this week. Assignment 2 is due by Day 7 of Week 6.

  • Some of your responses may require additional academic support beyond the textbo

    Some of your responses may require additional academic support beyond the textbook, scholarly sources are books, peer reviewed journals, and scholarly websites: examples
    .gov, .edu, .org, examples (National Institute of Mental Health, APA.org, WEBMD, (MayoClinic) –Please include your references
    1.(worth 5 points) Explain some health and physical conditions of young adulthood explain some genetic influences, behavioral, and other influences that directly and indirectly affect health in young adults.
    2.(worth 5points) Explain Sternberg’s triangular theory of love and how does this affect the young adulthood stage of development. (give outside academic support-reference) and the different patterns of loving.
    3.(worth 5 points) Explain some Physical, Medical and Cognitive Development in the Middle Adulthood Stage. Also explain some changes in sexuality between males and females.
    4.(worth 5 points) Explain the MidLife Crisis in this stage of development Generativity vs. Stagnation and explain the factors of adjusting psychologically.
    5. (worth 5points)Explain the empty nest, revolving door syndrome, and the sandwich generation.

  • Module 04 Written Assignment – Nursing Diagnosis Purpose of the Assignment 1.

    Module 04 Written Assignment – Nursing Diagnosis
    Purpose of the Assignment
    1. Assist students in clustering assessment data when developing a nursing diagnosis.
    2. Develop students’ ability to write client based outcomes when planning care.
    Course Competencies
    · Explain components of multidimensional nursing care for clients with musculoskeletal disorders.
    Instructions
    Using the template below, write 3 NANDA-I approved nursing diagnoses in a proper format based on the client case provided below. Write one SMART client-centered goal for each nursing diagnosis. Consider the client’s medical history and medications.
    Kacie Benson, a 19-year-old woman, is a client on your unit due to a skiing accident. She is unconscious and may or may not regain consciousness. She is on complete bedrest. She requires frequent repositioning to maintain correct body alignment and attention to her ROM. She responds to painful stimuli with slight non-purposeful withdrawal. No spontaneous movements are noted. The recent lower extremity ultrasound showed no evidence of venous thrombosis, and she continues on low molecular weight heparin injections. Her fluid and electrolyte balance is being maintained by a tube feeding at 60 mL per hour continuously. She is incontinent of stool and has an indwelling Foley catheter. Her heels are reddened, but otherwise, her skin is intact.
    Use at least two scholarly sources to support your nursing diagnoses. Be sure to cite your sources in-text and on a reference page using APA format.
    Check out the following link for information about writing SMART goals and to see examples:
    You can find useful reference materials for this assignment in the School of Nursing guide:
    Have questions about APA? Visit the online APA guide

    Nursing Diagnosis
    Nursing Diagnosis
    Nursing Diagnosis

    SMART Goal
    SMART Goal
    SMART Goal

  • Assignment Situation: You are the nurse executive of Ocracoke Regional Healthcar

    Assignment Situation:
    You are the nurse executive of Ocracoke Regional Healthcare System. Due to increasing healthcare costs over the past two years, the board and stakeholders have determined the total-patient-care nursing model is no longer sustainable and must be changed. In addition, Joint Commission has just completed their visit. Ocracoke received two recommendations for improvement in two of the most current National Patient Safety Goals found at the link below.
    National Patient Safety Goals-The Joint CommissionLinks to an external site.
    https://www.jointcommission.org/standards/national-patient-safety-goals/
    You must address these recommendations using a new nursing care delivery model. Senior leadership expects to see increased cost savings through the use of this new model and improved outcomes related to two patient safety goals (you may choose any two patient safety goals you want to improve on by the time of the Joint Commission’s revisit in six(6) months.
    Scenario Instructions:
    For this assignment, you will:
    Complete the scenario by selecting and defining two National Patient Safety Goals and their deficiencies noted by The Joint Commission. You will identify the outcome measures used to assess them and the goals for improving these outcomes by implementing the new nursing care delivery model. You will describe the nursing care delivery model proposed, how it impacts the deficiencies in the safety goals chosen, and its economic impact on the organization.
    Based on all the information gathered through your exploration, you will create the PICOT question for this evidence-based improvement. This will be included as a statement in the Overview of Issue section of the assignment.
    The Ocracoke Regional Healthcare System (P) will implement a _____________ nursing care delivery system (I), compared to the current total care nursing care delivery system (C), the result is compliance with the Joint Commission’s recommendations (O) at their revisit in 6 months (T).
    (See the example below for review in writing a PICOT)
    Requirements
    Use the following format and headings to organize your assignment
    Introduction
    Statement of purpose of paper
    Overview of components of paper
    Overview of Issue
    Scenario
    National Patient Safety Goals identified
    New Nursing Care Delivery Model identified
    Final PICOT stated
    National Patient Safety Goals
    Safety goals and deficiencies identified
    Outcome measures defined
    New Nursing Model
    Descriiption of new nursing care delivery model
    Impact of model in addressing the safety goals
    Impact of model on reducing organizational costs
    Conclusion
    Recap of paper’s purpose
    Summary of what was accomplished
    A minimum of three (3) scholarly sources, no older than 5 years, must be used for the paper. These should be relevant to nursing and should represent the majority of evidence provided in the paper. Other sources may be used in addition to these; however, they will not be counted as part of the scholarly source requirement.
    The paper should contain all elements required under the guidelines and provided by the outline.
    The outline provided should be followed for organizing the paper. Only level-one headings are required. Remember, the introduction does not have a heading.
    A maximum of four (4) pages, excluding title and reference pages, is required.
    The paper should be written in the third person, in active voice. Refer to “Guidelines for Writing Professional Papers in Graduate Programs” found in the Student Resources Central of the course.
    Refer to the rubric for paper mechanics
    (See the example below for review in writing a PICOT)
    PICOT Writing Review
    Situation:
    Sunnybrook Health System has started the process for acquiring Magnet status. They have scheduled multiple planning and process meetings over the next year that require attendance of all staff. Staff must attend at least 70% of the meetings live. After three meetings, live attendance of night shift staff has been about 5%. There is concern that with the small amount of interest shown from this group, the benchmark of 70% for live attendance may be jeopardized. Currently, the meeting schedule is communicated to all staff via email and posted announcements. Suzie thinks an incentive of a free meal for live attendance might improve attendance of the night shift crew.
    How could a PICOT be developed with this information?
    P = Population – Describes the group upon which the intervention will have an effect.
    Ex: night shift staff
    I = Intervention – What we want to do that is different from what we currently do; the thing that is going
    to impact the population identified
    Ex. coupons for a free meal in the cafeteria
    C = Comparison – Here the comparison is a before and after the intervention (incentive in this case)
    Ex: communication of scheduled meetings via email and posted announcements
    O = Outcome – What we want to see happen as a result of the intervention. The outcome should meet three criteria: direction (increase, decrease, etc.), a baseline, and a goal.
    Ex: increased mandatory meeting live attendance from 5% to 50%
    T = Timing or Timeframe – When we expect to see the outcomes.
    Ex: over the next 4 meetings
    Now you can create the PICOT:
    Among night shift staff (P), will offering a coupon for a free meal in the cafeteria (I), as opposed to only email invitations and posted announcements (C), increase mandatory meeting live attendance from 5% to 50% (O) over the next 4 meetings (T)?