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Assignment:

Design a PowerPoint presentation for high school aged students discussing normative aging changes, sexuality, STDs, and prevention.  

• Discuss normal body changes that occur through puberty into young adulthood
• Discuss specific STDs, causes, symptoms, complications, and treatment: 

                        **You should include a slide or two for each of the following:  Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Herpes, HIV, Syphillis, HPV

• Discuss pregnancy and prevention

The assignment should be submitted in PowerPoint format, with at least 10 content slides (in addition to a title slide and reference slide) and include at least two scholarly sources other than provided materials.

Learning Materials

• Clark, M. J. (2015). Population and community health nursing (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Chapter 22 
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020). HIV/AIDS and STDs. 

Select ONE of the organizational or behavioral change models which were used successfully for evidence-based practice change in healthcare for many years. Select ONE model or theory from the readings or lesson this week and:
1-List the steps or the components in the change model or theory.
2-Does the model or theory contain a component for appraising the evidence?
3-Does the model or theory contain a component for networking with the stakeholders during all phases of practice change?
4-Does the model contain components for identifying barriers and addressing barriers to implementation? 

Please answer these questions separated and use at least 3 sources no later than 5 years.

You can use this sources:

Chamberlain College of Nursing. (2019). NR-701 Week 4: Change Theory and Models for Change Intervention [Online lesson]. Downers Grove, IL: Adtalem.

White, K. M., Dudley-Brown, S., & Terhaar, M. F. (2016). Translation of evidence into nursing and health care (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.

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Psychiatric mental health nursing practice is one of the newest disciplines to be licensed to provide psychotherapy As such, the majority of psychotherapy research is centered on other disciplines such as psychology, social work, marriage/family therapy, art therapy, psychiatry, and mental health counseling. This makes it essential for you to be able to translate current literature from other disciplines into your own clinical practice. For this Assignment, you practice this skill by examining literature on group work and group therapy and considering its applicability to your own clients.

Learning Objectives

Students will:

• Evaluate the application of current literature to clinical practice

To prepare:

• Review this week’s Learning Resources and reflect on the insights they provide on group work and group therapy.
• Select one of the articles from the Learning Resources to evaluate for this Assignment.

Note: In nursing practice, it is not uncommon to review current literature and share findings with your colleagues. Approach this Assignment as though you were presenting the information to your colleagues.

The Assignment

In a 5- to 10-slide PowerPoint presentation, address the following:

• Provide an overview of the article you selected, including answers to the following questions:
  • What type of group was discussed?
  • Who were the participants in the group? Why were they selected?
  • What was the setting of the group?
  • How often did the group meet?
  • What was the duration of the group therapy?
  • What curative factors might be important for this group and why?
  • What “exclusion criteria” did the authors mention?
• Explain the findings/outcomes of the study in the article. Include whether this will translate into practice with your own client groups. If so, how? If not, why?
• Explain whether the limitations of the study might impact your ability to use the findings/outcomes presented in the article.

Read Chapter 10

1. In the last century, what historical, social, political, and economic trends and issues have influenced today’s health-care system? 

2. What is the purpose and process of evaluating the three aspects of health care: structure, process, and outcome? 

3. How does technology improve patient outcomes and the health-care system?

4. How can you intervene to improve quality of care and safety within the health-care system and at the bedside? 

2. Select one nonprofit organization or one government agencies that influences and advocates for quality improvement in the health-care system. Explore the Web site for your selected organization/agency and answer the following questions: •

What does the organization/agency do that supports the hallmarks of quality? • 

What have been the results of their efforts for patients, facilities, the health-care delivery system, or the nursing profession? •

How has the organization/agency affected facilities where you are practicing and your own professional practice?

More than 250 words

3 references

APA citation 

paper has to follow the attached  guide line 

Assignment Prompt

This course is designed to prepare investigators involved in the design and/or conduct of research involving human subjects to understand their obligations to protect the rights and welfare of subjects in research. The course material presents basic concepts, principles, and issues related to the protection of research participants. 

Evidence based research involving human subjects requires that researchers be cognizant of and adhere to the important tenets necessary to protect subjects from abuse, harm, injury, and/or other undesirable outcomes resulting from the research process.  Based on this fact, write a minimum of 2 pages (Title page and Reference not included in page count) of an APA formatted paper answering the following questions with a minimum of 3 “short” sentences for each question:

1. Historical background of human subjects protection? (10 points)
2. Find and discuss at least one historical incident of human subjects abuse in research and what human right was violated. (10 points)
3. What steps will you take to minimize risks on human subjects? (10 points)
4. What populations are considered vulnerable populations and why? (10 points)
5. What are appropriate ways to recruit subjects? (10 points)
6. How would you properly obtain consent? (10 points)
7. What are the elements of a properly executed consent? (10 points) 
8. What committees are responsible for monitoring the protection of human subjects? (10 points)

Scoring Scheme:

• Total points for questions/content: 80 points
• Title page and a minimum of 2 References: 10 points
• Minimum of 3 “short” sentences to answer each question: 10 points
• TOTAL POINTS: 100 (the gradebook will re-weight this total as 50 points or 5% of the course grade)

NOTE: This is a written APA formatted assignment and “NOT” a YES or NO answer assignment. You are expected to answer each question with at least 3 short sentences, points will be deducted for using a single sentence. Title and Reference pages are required.

Expectations

• Due: Monday, 11:59 pm PT
• Length: a minimum of 2 pages, title page and references not included in page count
• Citations: a minimum of 2

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The needs of the pediatric patient differ depending on age, as do the stages of development and the expected assessment findings for each stage. In a 500-750-word paper, examine the needs of a school-aged child between the ages of 5 and 12 years old and discuss the following:

1. Compare the physical assessments among school-aged children. Describe how you would modify assessment techniques to match the age and developmental stage of the child.
2. Choose a child between the ages of 5 and 12 years old. Identify the age of the child and describe the typical developmental stages of children at that age.
3. Applying developmental theory based on Erickson, Piaget, or Kohlberg, explain how you would developmentally assess the child. Include how you would offer explanations during the assessment, strategies you would use to gain cooperation, and potential findings from the assessment.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. 

Minimum of 250 words with at least one peer review reference in 7th edition apa style

 A correlation between variables indicates that as one variable changes in value, the other variable tends to change in a specific direction. Why?

 What is your vision for the future of nursing? How does your vision fit with the recommendations in the IOM report? What two action steps do you plan to take to promote this vision?

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources

Course Competency:

• Design plans for care specific to the older adult.

Consider the scenario below, then follow the instructions underneath it to complete the assignment.

Mrs. Y

Mrs. Y is an 84-year-old client who was recently discharged from the hospital for an infected diabetic ulcer on her left leg. During her hospitalization, Mrs. Y required intravenous antibiotic therapy through a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line.

Due to Mrs. Y’s long history of diabetes, her physician ordered that intravenous antibiotic therapy be continued at home. Subsequently, home health services were initiated, a home health nurse was assigned to Mrs. Y’s case, and an initial home visit was scheduled.

The home health nurse arrives at Mrs. Y’s home and introduces herself to the client and the family. The nurse explains the home nursing services that will be provided, including the PICC line and intravenous antibiotic therapy treatments.

During the initial home visit, the nurse assessed the physiological, psychological, functional, and safety needs of the client. The nurse’s findings were as follows:

• Mrs. Y lives alone; however, her daughter checks on her frequently throughout the day.
• The client is noted to have moderate functional issues and ambulates with a cane.
• The client has several throw rugs in the main walking quarters and minimal lighting throughout the hallways.
• Mrs. Y states “I used to get around my house with ease, but now I get a little tired and have to sit down and rest frequently.”

Consider Mrs. Y’s current health status and functional decline, then address the following:

1. Download the Concept Map and Plan of Care worksheet below. An example is also provided for your reference.
   • File: Concept Map and Plan of Care worksheet
   • File: Concept Map and Plan of Care example
2. Identify three (3) priority nursing diagnoses for Mrs. Y. Consider using the resource below to assist you.
   • eBook: Nursing Diagnosis Manual: Planning, Individualizing, and Documenting Client Care – Chapter 5 Nursing Diagnoses in Alphabetical Order
3. Create a visual representation of the three (3) priority nursing diagnoses by incorporating them into the Concept Map (template in the worksheet). Be sure each nursing diagnosis includes the following elements:
   1. “related to (r/t)” — description of the client’s problem
   2. “as evidenced by” — description of the client’s symptoms
4. Complete the Nursing Plan of Care (table in the worksheet) describing what should be implemented for Mrs. Y.
   1. Goals: Establish at least one (1) goal for each of the nursing diagnoses you identified (for a total of 3 goals). Goals should be: patient specific, measurable, actionable, realistic, and time limited.
   2. Nursing Interventions: Describe at least three (3) nursing interventions for each of the goals (for a total of 9 nursing interventions). Each intervention should be in alignment with the goal it is supporting.
5. Complete the assignment using proper spelling, grammar, and APA.

For information about creating a concept map, consult the resource(s) below.

• eBook: Nursing Diagnosis Manual: Planning, Individualizing, and Documenting Client Care, Chapter 4 – Concept or Mind Mapping to Create and Document the Plan of Care
• Q. What is a concept map and how do I create one?