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Cultural Competence Advocacy Project

 

Lesson 4 – Assignment: Cultural Competence

Advocacy Project

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Instructions:

  1. Choose one of the numerous partners involved in global health (clinical care providers, governmental agencies, private foundations, corporations, intergovernmental groups, public-private partnerships, nonprofit organizations, the defense sector, universites, the media, and many others. 
  2. Select a health related topic for which you want to advocate for. Request help from the agency/ entity of your choice in order to help the problem at hand.  Example: Request Apple to donate $1.00 for every iPhone they sell to provide clean water for the community in Bangladesh.
  3. Create a 5 to 10 slide PowerPoint presentation to deliver your message to the agency/ entity of your choice about the health related issue you want help with. 
  4. Your slides should:
    • first slide (after title slide) should explain at least three (3) objectives of your request.
    • clearly state purpose of request to agency/ entity. 
    • show relevant and up to date statistic on the problem you are trying to advocate for. (include references)
    • use references according to the APA Style Guide.
    • be original work, and will be checked for plagiarism.

Strengths and Strategies, Curriculum Vitae, and Action Plan

APA format, Reference (s) must be within 5yrs. zero plagiarism. This paper will be appoximately 3.5- 4 pages including CV template page.  

Week 2: Strengths and Strategies, Curriculum Vitae, and Action Plan

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to develop (a) a leadership strength-to-strategy plan, (b) a professional curriculum vitae (CV), and (c) an action plan for leadership formation. The strengths-to-strategy plan (from the Week 1 interactive) formulates a plan to guide leadership development. The CV provides the professional foundation for the DNP portfolio through documentation of professional and academic accomplishments. The action plan addresses gaps or developmental opportunities in the CV while applying strategies from the strength-to-strategy plan. The strengths-to-strategy plan, professional CV, and developmental action plan contribute to the student’s professional development of skills and competencies relevant to the DNP scholar as a leader.

1. The assignment will include the following components:

a. One title page 

i. Title: Strengths-to-Strategy, Curriculum Vitae, and Action Plan 

ii. Format the title page as shown in the APA Paper Template in the Resources tab of Canvas and as demonstrated below:

Strengths-to-Strategy, Curriculum Vitae, and Action Plan

Name

School: …………

NR722: ……

September Session [or applicable Session] 2020

In this assignment, You will submit One document with all three of these assignments included in the following organization:

Introduction

Strengths-to-Strategy Plan

Professional Curriculum Vitae

Action Plan

Conclusion

References 

Appendix: CV in Template-*******See attached template. Include it as is as an Appendix per instruction. Owner will make entry inside the CV template afterwards. So disregard the instructions for completing inside the template******

iii. Include an introduction and a conclusion paragraph.

vi. Use the following required level 1 headings:

1. Strengths-to-Strategy Plan

2. Professional Curriculum Vitae

3. Action Plan for Leadership Formation

4. Conclusion

2. Introduction (10 points)

a. Note: Do not use “Introduction” as a heading. Place the paper’s title on the first line.

b. Present a clear purpose statement.

c. Introduce the sections of the paper in a mini-outline in sentence format.

d. Establish the significance of the paper to you as a future practice scholar and DNP leader.

3. Strength-to-Strategy Plan (40 points): Complete the Week 1 Strength-to-Strategy Plan interactive exercise located in the Explore section of Week 1. Use the Strength-to-Strategy Plan interactive to provide the rough information for this section of the paper, written in a Microsoft Word document.  ******* See helpful rough information for the wk 1 strength-strategy plan interactive excercise at the end of this page to use in completing this section***** 

b. Create four (4) Level 2 headings that reflect the Week 1 interactive results

i. Leadership Strengths

1. Describe in a paragraph 3 strengths you discovered in the interactive in complete sentences.

2. Briefly explain the importance of each to your leadership development.

i. Leadership Opportunities

1. Describe in a paragraph 3 opportunities you discovered in the interactive in complete sentences.

2. Briefly explain the importance of each to your leadership development.

iii. Strategies for Turning Opportunities into Strengths

1. Describe in a paragraph 3 strategies for turning opportunities into strengths you discovered in the interactive in complete sentences.

2. Briefly explain the importance of each to your leadership development.

iv. Strategies for Leveraging Others’ Strengths

1. Describe in a paragraph 2 strategies for leveraging others’ strengths you discovered in the interactive in complete sentences.

2. Briefly explain the importance of each to your leadership development.

4. Professional Curriculum Vitae (40 points):

a. Use the required Professional CV Template  .This section of the body of the paper should introduce your CV, explain your impressions as you constructed it in the template, and note any insights or surprises you discovered. In this section, include the instructions to the reader to see the Appendix, either in the sentence or within parentheses.

**** CV Template is attached here.  Attach CV template (as is) as an Appendix after the paper.) Not- Please do not add anything in side the CV template. Owner will complete the information required  (inside) the CV template.b. The professional CV should include the following (NOTE: If there are no entries in a section, enter “None” or “N/A” but do not remove the section)***

i. Name and Contact Information

ii. Education

1. List all educational institutions attended in reverse chronological order.

2. Include date degree conferred, degree earned, institution, and location.

3. Include your DNP with the anticipated graduate date .

ii. Professional Licensure: RN licensure and APRN/Other Licenses

1. List state(s) of licensure.

2. Do not list license numbers.

ii. National Professional Certifications

1. Include the date(s) of certification, the certification name, and certifying organization.

iii. Professional Work History

1. List all employment in reverse chronological order.

2. Include ONLY dates of employment, position, institution, and location of the position held.

iv. Professional Associations and Activities

1. List dates, role, and organization.

v. Awards and Honors

1. List dates, awards, and granting organizations.

vi. Research and Grants*

1. List dates, role, title, sponsor, and monetary award.

vii. Publication: Books, Book Chapters, and Journal Articles*

1. Provide complete reference in APA format

2. Bold your name

viii. Presentations*: International, National, Regional, or Local

1. Include date, title, conference, sponsor, and city.

ix. Volunteer activities

1. Include dates, role, and organization.

x. References Available Upon Request

*There may be items in the CV that you have not done yet in your development, but it is appropriate to leave the headings and enter “None” or “N/A.” 

5. Action Plan (50 points) : Include 3 Level Two Headings with 1 paragraph each that support your leadership formation. The action plan should include the following three sections:

a. Analysis of Current CV : An analysis of your current CV, including your greatest accomplishments and what you are most proud of in your career journey.  *****May use the roguh entry below to assist with this section. 

*****In my most recent job I led a change project for improving the Utilization review process by centralizing the documentation collection location to reduce the time spent on collecting them from different locations and from different people. 

The project was successful, my organization has seen reduction in the time spent on utilization review process and increase in productivity has also been noted.  My manager was so pleased with the improvements. The chief executive officer  was also very pleased with the above accomplishment and he has requested that I select team members to form a process improvement team *****

b. Plan of Action for Strengthening CV : A plan of action for strengthening your CV by adding accomplishments to areas in which you may not have entries or have limited entries.

c. Plan of Action to Turn Opportunities into Strengths: A plan of action for using the strategies for turning your developmental opportunities into strengths noted on the Strength-to-Strategy Plan.

5. Conclusion (10 points):

a. Recaps the paper’s purpose statement and mini-outline criteria.

b. Draws major conclusions from the body of your paper.

c. Summarize the importance of professional development to you as a future practice scholar and DNP leader.

5. Writing Organization and Mechanics (10 points)

a. One document is created using the four Level 1 headings prescribed.

b. The standard CV Template is used for the CV section and placed as an Appendix.

c. Grammar and mechanics are free of errors. (Grammarly.com)

d. APA style and standard English language are used & abbreviations/ acronyms are explained.

5. You will submit one document with all sections included in the following organization:

a. Title Page

b. Introduction

c. Strengths-to-Strategy Plan

d. Professional Curriculum Vitae

e.  Action Plan for Leadership Formation

f. Conclusion

g. References (if used)

h. Appendix*

The document below if the item referenced on # 3 above. ****Please use the rough info  below to assist in completing the #3 section per the instruction.

Strengths-to-Strategy Plan

Leadership Strengths

Servant leader: Having the responsibilities of service to others and recognize that the role of organizations is to create people who can build a better tomorrow. Strengths-based leader: I strive to empower workers’ strengths rather than identify problems. Task-oriented leader: I would spend time to explain expectations and I reward good performance, correct departures from expectations, and I would attempt to prevent future problems.

Leadership Opportunities

1. Unmasking my weakness 2. Learning from my failures 3. Appreciate feedbacks. 4. Listen to those with more experience 5. Refuse to settle for mediocrity

Turning Opportunities into Strengths

1. Understanding my leadership style will opens the door for building managerial skills in harmony with my true nature. With a sense of where I fall in leadership style categories, I will be better equipped to develop leadership skills. 2. Setting concrete goals and executing them. Formulating the right plan and setting meaningful benchmarks along the way gives me a map to follow, a methodology that will guide me through my tasks. 3. Admit when I fail and move on. When I recognize an error, I should admit it openly and take action to correct it. I should be open about your failures; discuss them with myself/with your team and earn from them. 

Leveraging Others’ Strengths

Listening to those that I work with and examining and adopting their good skills/strengths that I may lack. Being supportive and engaging with others.

Informatics in healthcare

Implementation of New Systems

Recorded presentation between 7 and 12 minutes in length. The presentation should include a PowerPoint and oral presentation of the slides. There is no slide number requirement. Answer all questions thoroughly with the allotted time. PowerPoint allows you to record directly to each slide. Be sure to include a title slide, objective slide, content slides, reference slide in APA format. Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least three (3) scholarly sources using APA citations to support your claims. This assignment uses a rubric for scoring. Please review it as part of your assignment preparation and again prior to submission to ensure you have addressed its criteria at the highest level. Use a recording platform of your choice and either upload as an mp4 or share the link directly to the video in the dropbox.

You are a project manager assigned to implementing a new computer system in an organization

  • Why is it important to understand usability, configurability, and interoperability? Should these concepts out way the underlining cost of the new system? Which system do you recommend and why?
  • During phase one, you are selecting a team. What characteristics are important to consider when selecting a team?
  • During phase two the following principle was discussed, “lead with culture, determining where the resistance is,” and then, engage all levels of employees (Sipes, 2019, p. 161). What does this principle mean to you and how can you implement this principle?
  • How will you handle physician and other key professional’s resistance to change and using the new system?
  • Discuss possible pitfalls during the implementation phase and how you can avoid them?
  • Describe your personal experience with automation and new information systems.

Assignment Expectations:

Length: Recorded presentation between 7 and 12 minutes in length. The presentation should include a PowerPoint and oral presentation of the slides. There is no slide number requirement. Answer all questions thoroughly with the allotted time. Use a recording platform of your choice and either upload as an mp4 or share the link directly to the video in the dropbox.

Structure: Include a title slide, objective slide, content slides, reference slide in APA format. 

References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least three (3) scholarly sources to support your claims.

Rubric: This assignment uses a rubric for scoring. Please review it as part of your assignment preparation and again prior to submission to ensure you have addressed its criteria at the highest level.

Format: Save your assignment as an MP4 document (.mp4) or link

HW

 

Paper 2 (15 percent): “Eat to Beat Heart Disease?”

This week’s paper is a case study.  Read the case study and answer the questions following in 1-2 page double spaced format.  Be sure to provide at least 4 references for your paper. 

Case Study:

After his father suffered a heart attack last summer, Julio made some changes to his lifestyle to try to avoid his father’s fate. He stopped smoking, began working out with weights, cut down on butter and eggs, and started taking fish-oil capsules everyday. But he’s still about 30 pounds overweight, and he finds it hard to resist the fatty meats and fried foods he grew up with. Then again, Julio is only 21: He has plenty of time to get fit, right?

What do you think of Julio’s strategies to avoid heart disease? And do you know how different types of foods affect your heart and what roles exercise, smoking, and other factors play? Also, does Julio have plenty of time to get fit since he is only 21?

Reply to my peers

Begin reviewing and replying to peer postings/responses early in the week to enhance peer discussion. See the rubric for participation points. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing viewpoints with a rationale, challenging aspects of the discussion, or indicating relationships between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Always use constructive language, even in criticism, to work toward the goal of positive progress.

Peer 1

There can be risk factors that can lead to childhood obesity such as family history, psychological factors, and lifestyle. The main cause of childhood obesity is the combination of exercising too little and eating too much. The risk factor for children and adolescents does differ to a degree. Typically, when you are a child you eat what you are given or how your parents eat. Whereas adolescents can be more verbal with what they may like or dislike and what they choose to eat. Changing eating habits is essential in combating obesity. Increasing physical activity can help. Having activities that the family can do together such as hiking, swimming, or even playing tag. Limiting screen time can play a role in reducing obesity. The more time one spends in front of the tv can cause them to snack more. In order to achieve this, the community should get together and develop strategies on how we can decrease caloric intake but increase physical activity. In my community, we have community centers and I feel this good be a good place to help educate children, adolescents even the parents on good and bad food choices. A lot of community centers even offer exercise and sports.

References.

Roth, E. (2016, January 27). Childhood Obesity: Causes, Risks, and Outlook. Retrieved October 08, 2020, from https://www.healthline.com/health/weight-loss/weight-problems-in-children

Peer 2

           Children and adolescents need the adults in their lives to help make healthy life choices including nutritional health. Healthy People 2020 recognizes several risk factors of childhood obesity. They include genetics, poor nutrition, socioeconomics, knowledge deficit and little to know physical activities. Genetic diseases and hormones can predispose children to childhood obesity. Poor nutrition such as consumption of high saturated fat, high sugar contents and little to no vegetables and healthier choice foods is another risk factor. Lack of access and availability to healthier food choices, living in environment that does not encourage healthy eating and physical activity. Children are more incline to stay indoors engaging in more sedentary activities such as television watching, playing video games or on electronic devices. Knowledge deficit another risk factor, not having the proper education of healthy eating and exercising. The risk factors for obesity for adults is the same as those of children but also include childhood obesity. Objectives include increase numbers of states with nutrition standards for food and beverages, increase primary care who regularly assess body mass index and increase access to healthy food. Community health nurses can contribute to these national health objectives and accomplish the goal of decreasing obesity by working with other stakeholders in the community to create healthy lifestyle through education with wellness programs.

Reference

Nutrition and weight status | Healthy people 2020. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectives/topic/nutrition-and-weight-status/objectives

Benchmark – Capstone Change Project Objectives

Review your problem or issue and the cultural assessment. Consider how the findings connect to your topic and intervention for your capstone change project. Write a list of three to five objectives for your proposed intervention. Below each objective, provide a one or two sentence rationale.

After writing your objectives, provide a rationale for how your proposed project and objectives advocate for autonomy and social justice for individuals and diverse populations.

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 not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:

RN to BSN

1.5:  Advocate for autonomy and social justice for individuals and diverse populations.

1200 words Management of care: Homeless, health barriers public health nursing. Due 11/03/2020.

  

1200 words Management of care: Homeless, health barriers public health nursing. Due 11/03/2020. 

1. 200 words– What are all the determinants of health? 

2. 200 words — Describe the three social determinants of health. 1. Economic Stability. 2. Education Access and Quality. 3. Health Care Access and Quality. 

3. 200 words — What role does the community health nurse play in these health determinants? How can the nurse provide a positive impact and alleviate stress experienced by clients? 

4. 200 words — What is the significance and role of each health determinants for community health nursing practice, in regard to the care of homeless individuals and families?

5. 200 words — Give 2 examples of how a community health nurse could support the homeless community, using evidence-based practice.

6. 200 words — Complete an evidence-based practice review of an article that pertains to the homeless population and how health determinants impact them. Summarize what you have learned from this article. 

  • Cite and reference all sources, minimum expectation =      5.  Sources must be 5 years old or less.

Mid Term Assignment

 Watch the YouTube video below.   

Watch the TED talk on Sugar Addiction – Sugar is Not a Treat | Jody Stanislaw | TEDxSunValley. 

Answer the following in 3 pages

1.   Relate the information in the video to drug addiction. Why is it so easy for some to resist addiction and difficult for others? (use your text and other sources).

2.   Explain how sugar triggers the same parts of our brain as other addictive substances such as cocaine and nicotine. Use the text and other sources.

3.   Describe how the main theme resonated with you or what information you learned you previously did not know? How will this information impact your life going forward?

Find an article that discusses the issue of addiction-related to food. Summarize the article and cite your sources. The summary should be 2 pages.

Total 5 pages

Don’t forget to cite your sources. APA or MLA (Make sure they are from reputable sources). Your citations of websites and articles within should be formatted correctly. Include the YouTube video in your references. Go to the LRC website and you will find instructions for citing an article found on a website and citing content found on a website. Do this correctly as it is worth 10pts out of the total.

Your paper should be in the following format:

  • Your reference page must include at least 5 sources (you should have the YouTube video and your text should be one of the sources) This page does not count toward the 5 pages.
  • 1 inch margins, 12pt font and double spaced.

5 pages total not counting your reference page. You must use your text as one of the references.