Develop a personal awareness of complex organizational systems and integrate values and beliefs with organizational mission.

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Directions: After completing your interview, you must use this form to submit your assignment to the Dropbox. You may use the form to capture information as you conduct your interview, or fill it in later. The form is expandable and will enlarge the textbox to accommodate your answers.

Do not rely only on this form for everything you must include! Please look in Doc Sharing for specific instructions in the Guidelines for this assignment.

Criteria Fill in the answers in this column.
Indicate 2 scholarly resources or texts used prior to the interview to familiarize yourself with the individual’s organization, role, or any of the questions you plan to ask that will make you a more knowledgeable interviewer. Resource #1:
Resource # 2:
Demographics: Provide initials, credentials, job title, and length in present position of the registered nurse interviewee. Include the date and time the interview was conducted. Provide a working phone number for instructor follow-up if needed.
Required Questions
(Ask the interviewee about EVERY topic in this section)
Scope of responsibility: Major responsibilities, direct reports, and operational budget
Organizational mission, vision, values, and beliefs
Strategic planning related to ONE core competency (name the core competency)
Role of BSN-prepared nurse to support the strategic plan
Practice Impact Question
(Reflect on the interview afterwards to ask yourself this question and provide it below.)
How does completing this interview impact your practice as a BSN-prepared nurse? Give specific examples.

Interview with a Nursing Quality Expert:
Guidelines
PURPOSE
The following is the purposes of this assignment:
• Discuss the roles and responsibilities of a Nursing Quality Expert in a selected healthcare organization.
• Review the organization’s mission, vision, values, and beliefs.
• Discuss the Nursing Quality Expert’s strategic plan as it relates to The Institute of Medicine’s Quality initiatives and ONE of the following core competencies.
1) Employ evidence-based practice
2) Apply quality improvement
3) Utilize informatics
• Conduct a core competency-focused interview with a Nursing Quality Expert.
• Articulate the role of the BSN-prepared nurse to support the strategic plan related to selected IOM core competency.
• Articulate what was learned from time spent with interviewee and how own nursing practice will change as a result of the encounter and completion of this assignment.
COURSE OUTCOMES
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.
CO 1: Apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision making in the provision of high quality nursing care, healthcare team management, and the oversight and accountability for care delivery in a variety of settings. (PO #2)
CO 3: Participate in the development and implementation of imaginative and creative strategies to enable systems to change. (PO #7)
CO 5: Apply improvement methods, based on data from the outcomes of care processes, to design and test changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare. (PO #8)
CO 6: Develop a personal awareness of complex organizational systems and integrate values and beliefs with organizational mission. (PO #7)
CO 7: Apply leadership concepts in the development and initiation of effective plans for the microsystems and/or system-wide practice improvements that will improve the quality of healthcare delivery. (PO #2 and 3)

What are the different classes or categories of drugs used to treat major depression?

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For the course project, you are to write a minimum 10 page paper on Major Depressive Disorder (major depression). Paper must be a FULL 10 pages using Times New Roman font – 12 pt – with one-inch margins all around. Double-spaced. Papers not meeting these minimum requirements will not be eligible for full points. Papers less than 7 full pages with the above requirements will not be read and will receive a 0.

As always, no word for word of any kind!!!

The paper must cover the following areas:

I. Symptomology. In your own words identify and describe the 9 symptoms that are considered in evaluating major depression. Indicate, according to DSM V, the number of symptoms necessary for diagnosis, which, if any, of the symptoms are required for diagnosis, and any other considerations that must be taken into account. This section should leave the reader with a good picture of what depression looks like.

II. Etiology. (aka “causes”). Clearly identify and describe both the biological and psychological causes (or presumed causes/bases) of depression.

III. Prognosis. (predicted outcome). Assuming an individual is correctly diagnosed with major depression, what can they reasonably expect? What factors influence this outcome?

IV. Drug Treatment. What are the different classes or categories of drugs used to treat major depression? What do they do in the body? What action(s) is/are thought to be responsible for the therapeutic benefits? Identify the common side effects for each class of drugs.

V. Nondrug Treatments. What interventions other than drugs have shown any demonstrable success in alleviating depression. What is thought to be responsible for therapeutic effectiveness?

VI. Efficacy. How effective are the various treatments. What factors seem to influence efficacy? Include here a discussion of efficacy when comparing pure depression to depression with comorbid conditions.

VII. Misdiagnosis. Discuss concerns for treating someone (for depression) who is incorrectly diagnosed with MDD (i.e., client really has bipolar disorder, anxiety, etc). Also discuss concerns for a client who does have depression but may go undiagnosed (untreated) or may be treated for a disorder other than MDD.

Your paper needs to use a minimum of 7 quality (scientific) references. If you have any doubt, ASK ME! Primarily you should be looking for scholarly journal articles, though the National Institute of Mental Health has a quality web site. Do NOT use other websites without consulting me. Nothing “wiki” is acceptable. No textbooks as they quickly become dated.

There should be in-text citations for your information as well as a reference page at the end. Reference page does not count toward the 7- or 10-page requirement.

Citations and references are to use APA style. Consult the library if you are unfamiliar with APA style.

There must be clear, in-text citations of your information. I should be able to go to the identified source and find the indicated information. Papers without citations or that have minimal citations will have points deducted – quantity depends on the severity of the omissions.

Cover pages do not count as one of the page requirements.

DO NOT put your name and other information at the top of the page. You are submitting through D2L. I will know who you are. I already know who I am, the name of the class and the date! If such info is present it will be “cut” before determining if the paper meets the requirements.

Understanding Professional Nursing Standards in Australia

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Research the nursing work of one of the nurses mentioned in chapter two of your prescribed text. Based on this research how would your chosen nurse measure up against the current Australian Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse?

Order Description

This essay will give you the opportunity to develop your understanding of how history, language and culture have shaped nursing practice. It will help you develop a deeper understanding of the codes and principles underpinning the practice of registered nurses in Australia and how they can be applied to a real world setting. Completing this essay will also further develop your academic and information literacy skills.

ESSAY QUESTION:

Research the nursing work of one of the nurses mentioned in chapter two of your prescribed text. Based on this research how would your chosen nurse measure up against the current Australian Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse?

It is expected that your essay will address/contain the following information:

1. The name of your chosen nurse.
2. An overview of the nursing work carried out by your chosen nurse.
3. A discussion and/or evaluation of how your chosen nurse would measure up against the current Australian Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse.

REFERENCES:………………

Please note:

1. A minimum of four peer reviewed journal articles must required. Rest can be from other trusted and relevant sources.

Remember, your in-text citations consist of author and date. So in regards to eg. the nursing standard, your very first citation would be:(Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia [NMBA], 2006). Now you have explained what NMBA stands for and you can simply use NMBA in your citations: (NMBA, 2006)

When referring to a specific section in your standard, there are two options. You could say something along the lines of: According to Standard 2.1 ………………. (NMBA, 2006). If you don’t refer to the specific standard number in your sentence, your citation would be (NMBA, 2006, Standard 2.1). That would clearly pinpoint where you got the information from and what you are referring to.

-Peer reviewed journal articles are your best sources. Avoid non-refereed sources such as editorials, monthly columns or non-refereed journals.
-It is useful to include your set text as a reference but otherwise keep the number of books to a minimum.
-Your reference list should contain a minimum of 4 scholarly journal articles that are no older than 5-8 years. Do not use Wikipedia or dictionaries.
-Information gained from Internet sites varies greatly in depth and quality of content.
-Internet sites should be avoided and if used then thy must be relevant and reputable, for example, the NMBA website.
-To find appropriate sources, use the CDU library online journal databases.

WRITING requirements:

-Write in the third person; avoid personal pronouns such as ‘I’ and ‘you’.
-Avoid long, confusing sentences and check that your tenses (past, present and future) are consistent within the same sentence.
-Avoid posing questions; work the information into the paragraph.
-Use plain English. It is essential your meaning is clear and that you demonstrate your understanding of the nature of the topic.
-Write your essay according to the marking rubric/criteria file attached, as this is where lecturers mark from.
– use double spacing;
-Justify left and right:
-Hit enter twice between paragraphs:
-Do not use headings or dot points;

Writing Tips: Must follow:
As you construct your essay you need to:

-Use correct punctuation, spelling and syntax (sentence structure)
-Paraphrase ideas from your reading/research, don’t just copy them
-Avoid use of direct quotations.
-Ensure you use correct APA 6th referencing style.

The NUR 120 Learning Outcomes addressed by this assignment include:

On completion of this unit a student should be able to:

1. Identify ways in which history, language and culture have shaped nursing as a practice and as a scholarly discipline;

2. Articulate the key principles underlying ethical, legal and professional guidelines and codes that underpin the practice of registered nurses in Australia.

3. Demonstrate developing skills in academic and information literacy that provide a foundation for evidence based nursing.

4. Articulate and define the NMBA Competency Standards, Codes of Ethics and Codes of Practice for the Registered Nurse.

5. Develop a critical and reflective approach to nursing practice.

Write 8-10 pages in which you identify a major patient-safety issue

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Write 8-10 pages in which you identify a major patient-safety issue

Write 8-10 pages in which you identify a major patient-safety issue  within your own organization and use evidence-based best practices and  technology to develop a plan to improve the safety issue.

Quality improvement and patient safety are central to the nursing leadership role.

Central to the nursing leadership role, quality improvement and  patient safety are analyzed from many perspectives. Types of quality  improvement and patient safety programs may range from internal,  organization-based quality improvement team reports to external  benchmarks from The Joint Commission, the Agency for Healthcare Research  and Quality (AHRQ), MAGNET, and numerous other organizations.

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A landmark 2001 publication by the Institute of Medicine (IOM)  identified the imperative to focus on quality care and patient safety.  The initiative to create cultures of patient safety and quality care  remain at the forefront of the health care leadership landscape. As a  future nursing leader, you must understand the components and use of  effective tools for successful quality improvement programs within your  practice setting.

In this program, you have also examined the application of  research and information technology in the nursing profession.  Information systems and patient-care technologies have contributed in  many ways to improved patient outcomes; however, safeguards, secure  practices, and ethical standards are necessary to promote and support  data security, patient confidentiality, and regulatory requirements. You  have also investigated the effective use of patient-care technologies,  communication systems, and information systems across the health-illness  continuum.

To help you prepare for this assessment, review the resources you used  and the assessments you completed in BSN-FP4004, BSN-FP4006, BSN-FP4008,  and BSN-FP4016.

Preparation

As you prepare for this assessment, complete the following:

  1. Before you begin, examine your organization’s history of safety  in a specific area and how your organization addresses patient safety  issues. If possible, consult with a key stakeholder in the organization  (such as an administrator) to better understand specific patient-safety  concerns and how the organization is working to resolve the concerns.  This person should also be able to discuss some of the organizational  barriers impacting the patient safety issue.
  2. Next, look at the basic concepts, principles, and practices that  contribute to organizational quality improvement and patient safety.  Review the literature for best practices and how technology might be  used to improve the issue.
  3. Finally, be sure to consider the legal and ethical implications  associated with the safety issue, as well as possible organizational  barriers to change.

Directions

As you construct this assessment, address each point as completely as possible:

  • Describe a patient-safety issue within your organization,  comparing the way your organization addresses the issue with the  concepts, principles, and practices that contribute to quality  improvement and patient safety.
  • Analyze the legal and ethical consequences of not addressing the issue.
  • Recommend evidence-based interventions, including technology, to address the patient-safety issue.
  • Describe strategies to overcome specific organizational barriers to change, based on your knowledge of the organization.

Additional Requirements

  • Format: Include a title page and reference page. Use APA style and formatting.
  • Length: Ensure your completed assessment is 8–10 pages in length, not including the title page and reference page.
  • References: Cite at least five current scholarly or professional resources.
  • Font: Use double-spaced, 12-point, Times New Roman font

Discuss either two (2) civil liberties or two (2) civil rights events (past or current) that have influenced a sense of social responsibility in the American government today

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Assignment 1: Politics

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Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which the student answers the following three (3) items using headers to separate each item:

 

 

 

1.      Discuss either two (2) civil liberties or two (2) civil rights events (past or current) that have influenced a sense of social responsibility in the American government today. Provide examples to support your answer. Note: In your response, consider how the events influenced the way state, local or national political leaders or agencies responded in a socially responsible or ethical manner toward the community.

 

 

 

2.      Discuss two (2) media events (past or present) that have positively and or negatively influenced the publics opinion of a government agency. Provide examples to support your answer. Note: Consider how a news story or media coverage of an event positively or negatively changed the publics opinion (or perception) regarding how responsible a government agency should be towards meeting the needs of its customers; i.e. the American people.

 

 

 

3.      Discuss two (2) differences between the Republican and Democratic parties that may have an ethical impact (positively or negatively) on the American people. Provide examples to support your answer. Note: Consider the different ideals, values, morals, and/or goals held by the Republican and Democratic parties, and their different views on the ethically or morally right way to govern and make the best policies for the people they serve. Determine if your example presents any type of ethical concerns for or against the public interest of the American people.

 

 

 

In your research, you cannot use Wikipedia, online dictionaries, Sparknotes, Cliffnotes, or any other Website do that does not qualify as an academic resource.

 

 

 

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

 

 

 

·         Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

 

 

 

·         Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

Which philosophyor conceptual frameworkor theoryor middle-range theory describes nursing in the way you think about it?

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Which philosophy/conceptual framework/theory/middle-range theory describes nursing in the way you think about it?

In a 6- to 7-page paper in APA format describe your personal approach to professional nursing practice. Be sure to address the following:

  • Which philosophy/conceptual framework/theory/middle-range theory describes nursing in the way you think about it? Discuss how you could utilize the philosophy/conceptual framework/theory/middle-range theory to organize your thoughts for critical thinking and decision making in nursing practice.
  • Formulate and discuss your personal definition of nursing, person, health, and environment.
  • Discuss a minimum of two beliefs and/or values about nursing that guide your own practice.
  • Analyze your communication style using one of the tools presented in the course. In your paper, discuss the strengths and weaknesses associated with your style of communication and the impact on your ability to collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary team.
  • On a separate references page, cite all sources using APA format.

Submission Details:

  • Name your document SU_NSG3007_W4_Project_LastName_ FirstInitial.doc. Submit your
  • Submit your response in a 6- to 7-page paper to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

Justify the importance of knowing a companys WACC and NPV.

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Your employer, GBATT, headquartered in the United States of America, has decided to expand operations into Brazil. Although the decision to expand has been made, the CFO has asked for an analysis of the risks associated with the expansion. Your instructions are to analyze specific risks associated with building a manufacturing facility in Brazil. Include a description of each of the following types of risks and analyze their impact on the decision to build the new facility.

Exchange risksCountry risksPolitical risks For the expansion, GBATT is exploring which of two possible approaches to take for constructing a new manufacturing facility in Brazil. In addition to analyzing the risks associated with the expansion, you have been asked to provide analysis for selecting the best approach for the new facility. The following is the information the CFO provided to you to assist in your analysis. GBATT’s current capital structure is:

60% equity and 40% debt.
Stockholders require 6% return on their investment.
Bondholders require a 3% return.
The corporate tax rate is 35%.
GBATT has narrowed the choice between two facilities in two different parts of the country. Preliminary analysis has been completed and an estimate of the future net cash flows for each choice has been provided. The original cash flows were provided in U.S. dollars. Dollars are in thousands.

After completing the risk analysis, use the information from the chart above to complete the following:

Calculate GBATT’s WACC.
Using the WACC and the above cash flows, calculate the NPV of each project.
Justify the importance of knowing a company’s WACC and NPV.
Recommend the facility to build based on the NPV.
Use current exchange rates to convert the NPV’s to the Brazil real.
Note: Exchange rates can be found at Yahoo Finance and other Internet sites.

Write a 4–5-page paper in Word format. In addition, create a 7–9-slide PowerPoint presentation. Utilize at least six scholarly sources in your research. Make sure you write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and display accurate spellin

Effective Approaches in Leadership and Management

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In this assignment, you will be writing a 1,000-1,250-word essay describing the differing approaches of nursing leaders and managers to issues in practice. To complete this assignment, do the following:
Select an issue from the following list: nursing shortage and nurse turn-over, nurse staffing ratios, unit closures and restructuring, use of contract employees (i.e., registry and travel nurses), continuous quality improvement and patient satisfaction, and magnet designation.

Compare and contrast how you would expect nursing leaders and managers to approach your selected issue. Support your rationale by using the theories, principles, skills, and roles of the leader versus manager described in your readings.
Identify the approach that best fits your personal and professional philosophy of nursing and explain why the approach is suited to your personal leadership style.
Use at least two references other than your text and those provided in the course.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.
Benchmark – Effective Approaches in Leadership and Management

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40.0 % Compare and contrast how you would expect nursing leaders and managers to approach your selected issue. Support your rationale by using the theories, principles, skills, and roles of the leader versus manager described in your readings.
The comparison and contrast of how you would expect nursing leaders and managers to approach your selected issue is not provided.
The comparison and contrast of how you would expect nursing leaders and managers to approach your selected issue is provided; however, relevant information is missing, such as not providing support for your rationale by using the theories, principles, skills and roles of the leader versus manager described in your readings, or not providing at least two references beyond your text.
The comparison and contrast of how you would expect nursing leaders and managers to approach your selected issue is provided and meets the basic criteria for the assignment as indicated by the assignment instructions.
The comparison and contrast of how you would expect nursing leaders and managers to approach your selected issue meets all criteria for the assignment, and is provided in detail.
The comparison and contrast of how you would expect nursing leaders and managers to approach your selected issue meets all criteria for the assignment, is provided in detail. Higher level thinking is demonstrated by incorporating prior learning or reflective thought.
40.0 % Identify the approach that best fits your personal and professional philosophy of nursing and explain why the approach is suited to your personal leadership style.
The identification of the approach that best fits your personal and professional philosophy of nursing is not provided.
The identification of the approach that best fits your personal and professional philosophy of nursing is provided; however, relevant information is missing, such as an explanation to why the approach is suited to your personal leadership style.
The identification of the approach that best fits your personal and professional philosophy of nursing is provided and meets the basic criteria for the assignment.
The identification of the approach that best fits your personal and professional philosophy of nursing, along with an explanation to why the approach is suited to your personal leadership style, is provided in detail.
The identification of the approach that best fits your personal and professional philosophy of nursing meets all criteria for the assignment, and is provided in detail. Higher level thinking is demonstrated by incorporating prior learning or reflective thought.
15.0 %Organization and Effectiveness

What do you think about the role of integrating nursing with faith?

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What do you think about the role of integrating nursing with faith?

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Health Education in the Community

Community and group communication

Review the attached PowerPresentations. Once done answer the following questions:

1. In your owns words and using the appropriate evidence-based practice reference please define health promotion and wellness and give some examples. Mention at least two health issues and how they could be addressed through both professional health promotion and personal health promotion. What is the difference in the approach? How does each approach contribute to the desired effect?

2. Should health insurance companies cover services that are purely for health promotion purposes? Why or why not? What about employers? What are the pros and cons of this type of coverage?

3. What do you think about the role of integrating nursing with faith? Do you feel is appropriate? When is it appropriate? In what types of settings do you feel this would work best in? Do you feel all nurses should integrate faith in their nursing practice? Why or why not and how?

4. In your own words and using the appropriate evidence-based references please define groups and identified and describe at least two groups in your community. Why do nurses need to know about group dynamics and how to work in a group?

– APA format word document, Arial 12 font, attached to the forum tab in the discussion board titled “Week 4 discussion questions”.

– A minimum of 3 evidence-based references no older than 5 years.

– A minimum of 600 words is required (excluding first and last page).

Determine if your example presents any type of ethical concerns for or against the public interest of the American people.

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Write a three to four 4 pages paper in which the student answers the following three (3) items using headers to separate each item:

 

  1. Discuss either two (2) civil liberties or two (2) civil rights events (past or current) that have influenced a sense of social responsibility in the American government today. Provide examples to support your answer. Note: In your response, consider how the events influenced the way state, local or national political leaders or agencies responded in a socially responsible or ethical manner toward the community.
  2. Discuss two (2) media events (past or present) that have positively and or negatively influenced the public’s opinion of a government agency. Provide examples to support your answer. Note: Consider how a news story or media coverage of an event positively or negatively changed the public’s opinion (or perception) regarding how responsible a government agency should be towards meeting the needs of its customers; i.e. the American people.
  3. Discuss two (2) differences between the Republican and Democratic parties that may have an ethical impact (positively or negatively) on the American people. Provide examples to support your answer. Note: Consider the different ideals, values, morals, and/or goals held by the Republican and Democratic parties, and their different views on the ethically or morally right way to govern and make the best policies for the people they serve. Determine if your example presents any type of ethical concerns for or against the public interest of the American people.