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 Carefully read the attached article and answer the questions below

1. Identify and discuss the following:
   • what is known/not known about the topic and the gap in knowledge the study is intended to fill.
   • the research design, purpose of the study, and setting.
   • information about the sample: 
     • method;
     • size;
     • inclusion/exclusion criteria,
     • attrition/loss to follow up/response rate, if any;
     • important characteristics of the sample.
2. Appraise and debate the sampling methods. Consider the following questions:
   • Was the sampling method and inclusion/exclusion criteria adequate to reduce sampling bias?
   • Do the sample characteristics representative of the target population?
   • Was the sample size adequate?
   • Was there a decrease in sample size?  If so, did the researchers identify decreases early and attempt to reduce the impact?  Was a decrease, if any, adequately explained by the researchers?
   • How would you rate the quality of the sampling procedures and your confidence in drawing inferences to the target population?

Understanding family structure and style is essential to patient and family care. Conducting a family interview and needs assessment gathers information to identify strengths, as well as potential barriers to health. This information ultimately helps develop family-centered strategies for support and guidance.

This family health assessment is a two-part assignment. The information you gather in this initial assignment will be utilized for the second assignment in Topic 3.

Develop an interview questionnaire to be used in a family-focused functional assessment. The questionnaire must include three open-ended, family-focused questions to assess functional health patterns for each of the following:

1. Values/Health Perception
2. Nutrition
3. Sleep/Rest
4. Elimination
5. Activity/Exercise
6. Cognitive
7. Sensory-Perception
8. Self-Perception
9. Role Relationship
10. Sexuality
11. Coping

Select a family, other than your own, and seek permission from the family to conduct an interview. Utilize the interview questions complied in your interview questionnaire to conduct a family-focused functional assessment. Document the responses as you conduct the interview.

Upon completion of the interview, write a 750-1,000-word paper. Analyze your assessment findings. Submit your questionnaire as an appendix with your assignment.

Include the following in your paper:

1. Describe the family structure. Include individuals and any relevant attributes defining the family composition, race/ethnicity, social class, spirituality, and environment.
2. Summarize the overall health behaviors of the family. Describe the current health of the family.
3. Based on your findings, describe at least two of the functional health pattern strengths noted in the findings. Discuss three areas in which health problems or barriers to health were identified.
4. Describe how family systems theory can be applied to solicit changes in family members that, in turn, initiate positive changes to the overall family functions over time.

Cite at least three peer-reviewed or scholarly sources to complete this assignment. Sources should be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria.

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.

WORK MUST BE ORIGINAL! 

Paper will be checked for plagiarism. 

WORK MUST MEET ALL OF ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION.

ALL ASPECTS OF THIS ASSIGNMENT MUST BE COVERED. 

MUST BE A CLEAR DISTINCTION OF EACH POINT MADE  

INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IS ATTACHED.

Research Question: Is there a difference in the overall satisfaction of women based on the number of housing problems (no problems, 1 problem, 2 or more problems)? 

Using Polit2SetA dataset, run an ANOVA using Overall Satisfaction, Material Well-Being (satovrl) as the dependent variable and Housing Problems (hprobgrp) (this is the last variable in the dataset) as the Independent Variable. 

Considering the video and the earlier article you read on Bauerline, address following questions:

1. Do you find that this is the ‘Dumbest’ generation? Why or why not?
2. Do you believe generational attributes affect communication? Explain.
3. How do you see the advances and concentration on technology impacting you, as a professional nurse? Are there communication challenges you foresee when caring for patients and families?
4. How can nurses be efficient and compassionate communicators?

Write an answer based on this assignment. Use at least 2 references but not the same that appears here.

1. Describe a situation in which the nurse manager would use problem resolution in the workplace. Describe a situation in which the nurse manager would use negotiation to resolve a conflict (or potential conflict) in the workplace. 

An exchange can be an option in contrast to settling struggle in the working environment particularly when the attendants differ on the methods for accomplishing the particular objective of the association. During the exchange cycle, nurture director asks the attendants to utilize a clear correspondence to alter their differences to eventually show up at an agreement.(Florida nurse. (n.d). Florida Nurses Association). Each attendant is permitted to share their objectives, needs, and the needs and afterward the whole nursing office is permitted to adjust to the requirements and needs so as to arrive at the shared objective of the association. The book clarifies that difficult goal is a cycle that inpatient care ought to be comfortable with. This critical thinking approach can be utilized at whatever point staff issues, for example, expanded outstanding task at hand, happen. The medical caretaker supervisor would utilize issue goal to initially distinguish the issue, create potential arrangements, actualize the picked arrangement lastly assess whether the issue has been understood.

2. Compare and contrast strategies for resolving a conflict, using first the informal negotiation method and then the formal negotiation method. 

Assertion includes the cycle whereby the contested gatherings present their contradictions to one referee. It is more affordable and more available than a preliminary. It includes the utilization of the formal and semiformal system and bits of proof. Then again, intercession is the place the third who is viewed as nonpartisan go between encourages the discourse cycle. Intervention is intentionally and non-restricting cycle instead of mediation which is automatic. This is a cycle that requires a lot of reasoning however it can lead the gatherings required to determine their contention by the methods for bargaining or consenting to the terms while additionally staying away from questions, differences and contending. Casual exchange technique is utilized when a difference has gotten too enormous, complex, and warmed for the difficult goal to be fruitful

3. Explore the American Nurses Association website for information on collective bargaining for nurses. Which states have nursing unions? Debate the issue of joining a union with another group of students. 

The states with nursing associations incorporate Minnesota, Massachusetts, Nevada, Texas, Maine, California, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Kentucky, and Columbia locale. As an attendant, I trust it is important to join a nursing association on the grounds that there are numerous advantages to its individuals, associations allude to units that ensure and shield the privileges of the patrons. Along these lines, joining nursing associations one would get the chance to appreciate rights and opportunities, for example, better wages, aggregate dealing, better advantages, and individual portrayal with workers. Subsequently, it is essential to join a nursing association since it gives a dependable voice to individuals.

4. PART 1: Log onto the website of your state nurses association and search for information on collective bargaining. Search for news articles, union websites, and other recent information on collective bargaining for nurses in your state. Is there a great deal of collective bargaining activity in your state? If not, why? If yes, what are the primary issues under discussion?

The Florida Nurses Association is an affiliation that speaks to all enlisted medical caretakers for aggregate bartering. A cycle exists that realizes the appointment of authorities and the arrangement of agreements. Florida State has not experienced a lot of aggregate haggling movement since the state has a law that involves all workers reserve no option to strike, accordingly guaranteeing request and interference of government exercises. Florida is an option to work state; thusly, the privilege of a person to work can’t be denied dependent on participation or non-enrollment in any worker’s guild or association(Tappen, R. M. (2009). To guarantee the precise and continuous activities and elements of government, Florida’s state workers don’t reserve the privilege to strike. At present, there are seven work associations speaking to State Personnel System representatives whose classes are relegated to one of 13 aggregate haggling units.

PART 2: Review the pros and cons of becoming part of a collective bargaining unit. If you were a full-time staff nurse, would you want to join a union? Why or why not? 

I would join the union, I am in support of safeguarding the interests of people. Nursing isn’t a simple activity and it ought to be paid and celebrated all things considered. A master of joining an association would be the capacity to battle for what is correct, for example, compensation builds, extra advantages, downtime and advancement and continuation of expert practices. A con of joining an aggregate bartering is that it can make division from medical caretakers that don’t wish to join, for example, nurture directors or other staff individuals(Klug, M. (2018). This can make negative sentiments and can even advance a negative climate for all. It is important for the nursing professionals to consider the advantages and disadvantages resulting from unions, it opens doors for nurses to recognize whether the correct choice to make is to join or form a union.

References:

Florida nurse. (n.d). Florida Nurses Association. Retrieved from; https://www.floridanurse.org/page/LERC

America’s Unions. (n.d.). Collective Bargaining. Retrieved from: https://aflcio.org/what-unions-do/empower-workers/collective-bargaining 

Whitehead, D. K., Weiss, S. A., & Tappen, R. M. (2009). Essentials of nursing leadership and management. F A Davis Company.

Clay-Williams, R., Johnson, A., Lane, P., Li, Z., Camilleri, L., Winata, T., & Klug, M. (2018). Collaboration in a competitive healthcare system: negotiation 101 for clinicians. Journal of health organization and management.

Discussion – Week 9 

REPLY:to another student-one page/three references

COLLAPSE

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     Evaluation is an invaluable component of all policy programs.  It provides data, commentary, and critical evidence for ongoing improvement, enhancement, and effectiveness of programs. It helps policymakers, administrators, clinicians, financial stakeholders, and the public understand what works and what needs to change to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities (Milstead & Short, 2019).

     There are some opportunities that exists for RN and APRNs to actively participate in policy review.  One of such opportunity is by joining a professional organization, these organizations often have lobbyists that bring nursing issues to Capitol Hill.  An example of such an organization is the American Nurses Association (ANA) which helps the RNs and the APRNs to understand how they can engage in policy review.  Nurses can participate in policy review on local, state, and federal levels (American Nurses Association, 2020).

     Another opportunity for RNs and APRNs to participate in policy review is through the workplace. The nurses are professionals who have the responsibility and capacity to influence the existing healthcare delivery programs.  A major role of the RNs and APRNs is to promote quality health and this can be achieved by participating in policy review.  Nonetheless, these opportunities have their challenges.  Some nurses do not want to belong to professional organizations due to financial obligations and time constraints.  In the workplace, nurses are not even aware of the policies that need to be reviewed.

     Strategies to better advocate for or communicate the existence of these opportunities to participate in policy review is to create awareness of the benefits of professional organizations to nurses. Nursing schools need to include healthcare policy education as part of their curriculum as well as encourage some form of political involvement.  Employers need to provide nurses with the time and resources to help them participate in policy review.  According to Laureate Education (2018), policy evaluation helps us to know if we are achieving our goals, if we are off the mark, and how we can improve.

#1.  The mother of a 10-year-old girl has brought her to the clinic based on concerns expressed by the school nurse.  The teacher has noted times when the girl appears to be daydreaming; however, after the nurse witnessed a few of these incidents, she has recommended the child be evaluated for absence seizures.  The mother is not totally convinced that is true, however, is willing to find out.

     A.  How would you respond to this mother?

     B.  What patient centered care will be appropriate here?

     C.  What safety measures should the parents be encouraged to follow?

#2. You are assessing a child’s vision and notice the child is unable to correctly answer her questions when shown the Ishihara color plates.  When questioning the mother, you discover that the child has not understood the colors but the mother has just assumed the child was slow.

     A.  How would you proceed?

     B.  What care would you provide in this case?

     C.  How will you know the nursing care plan was effective for this child?

#3.  The parents have brought their 3-year-old son to the clinic for an evaluation.  They are concerned something is wrong because he cannot seem to move like he used to and is having difficulty climbing up and down the stairs.

     A.  How would you respond?

     B.  What patient-centered care should you develop?

     C.  You recognize that this patient will need assistance from other departments.  Which additional team members will be able to assist this patient and his family?

#4.  A mother has brought her 4-year-old daughter to the emergency department.  She didn’t realize her husband had sprayed the lawn with a pesticide and allowed their daughter to play in the yard.  She now comes in with complaints of nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, and confusion.

     A.  How would you respond?  What are you initial interventions?

     B.  How can you help the family?

     C.  What are some nursing diagnoses that would be appropriate for this situation?

#5.  The parents are in denial demanding a second opinion.  The physician has just informed them their 2-year-old son has a glioblastoma.  Devastated, they ask the nurse, “How can this happen to us?”

     A.  How would you respond?

     B.  What are some nursing diagnoses you would identify in this situation (more than 1 please)

     C.  What are some expected outcomes related to your nursing diagnoses? (should have an outcome for every diagnoses)

Formulate a nursing care plan for a patient with Cushing’s Disease.

Format:

Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, Planning, Implimentation, Rational, Evaluation.

1.NCP must be presented in Columns format: Not essays format.

2. No sentences: only bullet points/phrases.

3. Only one Nursing Diagnosis (ND).

4. Maximum of 2 pages: No more.

5. Only one submission chance; no resubmissions.

Note:

Please follow instructions very strictly. This is absolutely necessary since as a nurse you MUST ALWAYS FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS STRICTLY EG. MEDICATION DOSAGES.

Please read Cushing’s Disease. Read.

1. Initial posting – Health assessment varies per system and per age of the patient. The musculoskeletal history and exam also differs based on age of the patient.

Discuss the musculoskeletal assessment of the following ages. Be sure to address all four patients. Include history questions to ask and at least 3 pertinent physical exam findings you would assess for each patient. What maneuvers would you perform? What are normal and abnormal findings?

1. A 2 day old infant

2. A 12 year old child

3. A 35 year old patient

4. A 65 year old patient

APA format 250 words citing and references used correctly