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NUR506St. Thomasuniversityweek6Analysis of local, state, or federalhealthpolicy

NUR506St. Thomasuniversityweek6Analysis of local, state, or federalhealthpolicy

This assignment is an analysis of local, state, or federal health policy.

  1. Select a state health policy reform innovation
  2. Discuss the rationale for the policy, how it was adopted (e.g., federal waivers, passage by state legislature), the funding structure, and (to the extent statistical data are available) its impact. ethical outcome based on evidence.
  3. Examples of state innovations include Maryland’s hospital rate setting, Vermont’s single payer system, and Massachusetts’ health reforms

Submission Requirements:

  • The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.
  • The paper is to be formatted per current APA style, 5-7 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract, and references page.
  • Incorporate a minimum of 5 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
  • Journal articles and books should be referenced according to the current APA style.
  • Grading Rubric

    Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.

    Final Essay/Paper Rubric
    CriteriaRatingsPoints
    Identification of Main Issues/Problems10 points
    DistinguishedIdentify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.    		8 points
    ExcellentIdentifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems.    		6 points
    FairIdentifies and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.    		4 points
    PoorIdentifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.    		10 points
    Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems10 points
    DistinguishedPresents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.    		8 points
    ExcellentPresents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.    		6 points
    FairPresents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.    		4 points
    PoorPresents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.    		10 points
    Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding10 points
    DistinguishedProvides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.    		8 points
    ExcellentProvides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.    		6 points
    FairProvides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.    		4 points
    PoorProvides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.    		10 points
    Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature10 points
    DistinguishedEffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.    		8 points
    ExcellentEffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.    		6 points
    FairIneffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.    		4 points
    PoorIneffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.    		10 points
    Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines10 points
    DistinguishedDemonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.    		8 points
    ExcellentDemonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.    		6 points
    FairDemonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.    		4 points
    PoorDemonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.    		10 points

Requirements: 6 TO 7 PAGES

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Alignment and Social Change Discussion

Alignment and Social Change Discussion

In the context of research, alignment and social change will be important topics to return to as you prepare for the next courses in the research sequence and continue your development as a scholar-practitioner.

Consider, for example, what criteria are used in your discipline to evaluate alignment of research components. And in what way will your future research contribute to your identity as scholar-practitioner who is dedicated to positive social change?

For this Discussion, you will consider criteria for evaluating alignment among the various components of a research study. You will also reflect on your role as a positive social change agent through research.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post an explanation of the criteria you could use to evaluate alignment between data collection methods and other research components, such as the problem, purpose, research questions, and design. Then, reflecting on the course content, discuss the extent to which your newly acquired research knowledge and skills can support your role as an agent of positive social change. Be specific and provide an example(s).

Be sure to support your Main Issue Post and Response Post with reference to the week’s Learning Resources and other scholarly evidence in APA Style.

Requirements: one page

here you are the link for the required reading for this discussion:

 

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The National Institutes of Health

The National Institutes of Health

Between 2004 and 2007, the National Institutes of Health conducted a STEP study.

The STEP Study is the name of a clinical trial to test an experimental human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) vaccine that aimed to stimulate production of immune system T cells that can kill HIV-infected cells. The study enrolled 3,000 participants at sites in Australia, Brazil, Canada, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Peru, Puerto Rico, and the United States.

On the basis of its first evaluation of vaccine efficacy, the findings were as follows:

  • There were 24 cases of HIV infection among the 741 volunteers who received at least one dose of the investigational vaccine.
  • There were 21 cases of HIV infection among the 762 volunteers who were vaccinated with a placebo.
  • In volunteers who received at least two vaccinations:

The investigators of the vaccine trials have decided to cease immunizations and are contacting study volunteers to inform them of the developments.
Prior to beginning this study, how would you have described the risks and benefits of the study to participants? Share your thoughts and discuss the ethical issues surrounding this study at the beginning and at the time the decision was made to terminate the study.
Justify your response using examples and reasoning. Comment on the postings of at least two classmates, explaining whether you agree or disagree with their views.

Reference:

National Institutes of Health (2007). Immunizations are discontinued in two HIV vaccine trials. Retrieved from http://www.niaid.nih.gov/news/newsreleases/Archive…

Evaluation Criteria:

  • Provided at least one risk and one benefit.
  • Discussed at least two ethical issues at the beginning and two ethical issues at the end of the study.
  • Justified answers with appropriate research and reasoning by using examples and references from textbooks, the South University Online Library, and other acceptable references, citing the sources in APA format.
  • Commented on the postings of at least two classmates by asking questions, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging a point of the discussion, or making a relationship between two or more points.

Requirements: 2-3

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NP and APN Roles Comparison

NP and APN Roles Comparison

Compare and contrast the primary care NP role with other nursing advanced practice roles and the role of physician assistants. What are the similarities among the roles and what are the differences? What are some growing areas of nursing specialization in nursing, and how do you see this continuing to evolve in the future? For example, informatics and disaster nursing are a growing area of nursing specialization that grow from specific needs in healthcare. What do you envision when you consider the roles of nursing advanced practice in the future?

APA 7th Edition

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British rule over Colonists

British rule over Colonists

Following the 6 year war between England and France, explain how British rule over the colonists became more apparent. Be sure to explain the two taxes imposed by the British, and how this lead to resistance among the colonists. Prior to the American Revolution, explain some of the specific displays of resistance to British rule by the Colonists, as well as to explain the organized efforts by Colonial legislatures that eventually organized the Continental Congress in opposition to British rule.

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Explore selected complex ethical issues related to information access and security in the 21st century in 100-200 words. Articles will be provided

Explore selected complex ethical issues related to information access and security in the 21st century in 100-200 words. Articles will be provided

The purpose of this assignment is to explore selected complex ethical issues related to information access and security in the 21st century. Please address the topic below related to broadband internet access in rural communities in the United States.

You will collectively review a collection of provided articles and links listed below related to the digital divide topic and then consider the challenge through multiple stakeholder lenses and collectively develop possible solutions. All articles are not required to be used, but at least one of the articles below must be used.

First, an overall summary (100-200 words) on how this need for broadband access should be addressed. This may simply be a A (Telecom) or B (Local) choice – or possibly a mixture of both.

Why Broadband access still a problemhttps://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2016-06-09/te…

FCC Broadband Access Reports (new window)https://www.fcc.gov/reports-research/reports/broad…

Center for Rural Strategieshttps://www.ruralstrategies.org/broadband

Taxpayers Strategy https://www.vice.com/en/article/3d98mw/tennessee-c…

Digital divide among students https://www.crpe.org/thelens/digital-divide-among-…

Cities Teaming up https://www.wired.com/story/fcc-southern-californi…

Questions to Consider:

  • Who should be responsible for providing broadband access to under-served regions? Should the commercial industry providers be compelled to provide it?
  • What role should state governments play in addressing access to broadband internet in under-served regions?
  • What are appropriate strategies for financial support of broadband in under-served areas? Federal subsidies to consumers? Federal subsidies to providers?
  • What role should rural municipal governments play in addressing broadband access in their community.

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Nursing Question

Nursing Question

Theories of Practice

What is a theory?

Theory can be defined as “one or more relatively concrete and specific concepts that are derived from a conceptual model, the propositions that narrowly describe those concepts, and the propositions that state relatively concrete and specific relations between two or more concepts” (Butts & Rich, 2018, p. 101).

Theory is a hypothesis tested and measured to explain, predict, describe, and prescribe relationships between concepts and is developed through quantitative research.

The difference between a model and a theory is the amount of proof that exists in demonstrating the outcomes they predict. Both models and theories show relationships between concepts.

Directions

In this assignment, you will locate a grand and middle-range nursing theory and examine the utility of your chosen theories for guiding research and practice.

You will locate one grand nursing theory and one middle-range nursing theory applied in a research study. You will examine how each theory was applied within the research study and then analyze the utility of grand and middle-range nursing theories to advance the discipline of nursing and its impact upon your advanced nursing practice.

Assignment Details

For this Assignment, your paper must be 2 to 4 pages, not including the title and reference pages.

To view the Grading Rubric for this Assignment, please visit the Grading Rubrics section of the Course Resources.

Assignment Requirements

Before finalizing your work, you should:

  • Minimum requirement of at least five sources of support
  • be sure to read the Assignment description carefully (as displayed above);
  • consult the Grading Rubric (under the Course Resources) to make sure you have included everything necessary; and
  • utilize spelling and grammar check to minimize errors.

Your writing Assignment should:

  • follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.);
  • be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful;
  • display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics; and
  • use APA 7th Edition

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Discussion board answer and two replies

Discussion board answer and two replies

For this discussion, you will research peer-reviewed journal articles on one of the 4Ps – Promotion. Keyword search terms might include the following: Personal selling, advertising, public relations, and sales promotion (contests, coupons, and more…). Once you have selected your peer-reviewed journal articles, post a synopsis of the major points from the research you read.

For each of your replies, comment on the student’s articles that they used. Why would that be an article that you would want to read more on?

Requirements: detailed

please note that the original post should be 750 words or more, and APA 7 formatted, and once we are done with the original post, I will give you two peers work to reply to which should be 250 words…

here is the instructions from the professiors

The student will complete 6 Discussions in this course. The student will post one thread of at least 750 words not to exceed 1,250 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned module (except for Module 8: Week 8, when the thread is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday). The student must then post 2 replies of at least 250 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned module (except for Module 8: Week 8, in which the replies are due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday). For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least 2 scholarly authored citations in current APA format, with at least one new reference from a Marketing Journal to support the topic researched. The exceptions are as follows: the Discussion: Product must cite, in current APA format, at least four articles, including the three articles listed in the prompt and a new Journal article on PRODUCT; the Discussion: Disruptive Marketing must include and cite two of your references used for the Disruptive Marketing Plan Project. For all Discussions, each reply must incorporate at least 1 scholarly citation in the current APA format and 1 Biblical principle/verse (Note: for each reply for the Discussion: Disruptive Marketing, at least 1 Biblical verse needs to cited, in current APA format, under the Biblical Integration subject header). Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years, except for the Bible.

*Note: Scholarly Marketing authored references are an authored source in which a human’s name is associated with the work.

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SDLC Nursing

SDLC Nursing

2-3 pages APA format

Assume you are a nurse manager on a unit where a new nursing documentation system is to be implemented. You want to ensure that the system will be usable and acceptable for the nurses impacted. You realize a nurse leader must be on the implementation team.

In preparation of filling this role, develop a 2- to 3-page role description for a graduate-level nurse to guide his/her participation on the implementation team. The role description should be based on the SDLC stages and tasks and should clearly define how this individual will participate in and impact each of the following steps:

  • Planning and requirements definition
  • Analysis
  • Design of the new system
  • Implementation
  • Post-implementation support
  • Use APA format and include a title page and reference page.
  • Use the Safe Assign Drafts to check your match percentage before submitting your work.

Requirements: 2-3 pages

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HCAD 660 Discussion 6

HCAD 660 Discussion 6

HCAD 660: Healthcare Institutional Organization and Management Discussion 6 Questions –

Instructions: Please answer using your own words in a minimum of 350, maximum 500 words (2-3 paragraphs). PER QUESTION. 4 in total. Referenced with three (3) peer-reviewed journal articles or qualified text publish within the past five years and follow APA Manual 7th editions scholarly writing guidelines PER QUESTION. APA in-text Citation formatting is required. When writing replies, please provide your experiences, new ideas, add probing questions to engage readers and new literature on the topic to enhance the learning opportunity.

Questions:

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6.1.Customers

Briefly describe one of the tools or best practices of strategic planning or execution (implementation) (SWOT, Service-Value Chain, Appreciative Inquiry, etc.). Provide a URL/web link or reference for that tool or best practice that contains more information. The challenge will be to not repeat any of the tools or resources.

Demonstrate insightful thought and critical analysis about the approach. Propose an improvement.

6.2. Accrediting Agency Selection

What accrediting agency or regulatory body did you select (let us try to not duplicate) for the Week 9 Conference on Quality?

What agency, other than the Joint Commission (TJC), will you explore and share?

Why did you select them?

6.3. Employees

We examined the role of marketing in strategy. Using the results of your Research Paper work, develop an Opinion/Editorial summary for publication in the New York Times on behalf of Intravalley Health.As this a submission to a media outlet, this will not be in APA format, but should make reference to qualified sources. The Min & Max length is 400-600 words.

6.4. Law and Order (Answer ALL questions)

Provide a brief explanation of the accrediting or regulatory body you found in week 7; what area of health care does the agency work in, what are their primary aims and what is its brief history?

Who accredits the accreditors? Just think about that one for a moment. Mostly it is the government (state and federal) but are there other quasi-governmental agencies or groups?

What is the value of regulation and accreditation?

Does regulation help or hinder efficiency? Quality?

“Set out to right the world’s wrongs and you will inevitably add to them. The world is often too complicated for the rules we need to keep it ordered”

Requirements: words in a minimum of 350, maximum500words (2-3paragraphs).

Attached are the readings you can also use others materials that you deem appropriate. Please make sure you 3 use in-text citations per question. Please put the 3 references at the end of each question.

Also, please note that question 6.3 has its own word count requirements

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legal ethics regarding a divorce case. please find the file attached to help you solving the case.

legal ethics regarding a divorce case. please find the file attached to help you solving the case.

just please make sure it should follow Saudi Arabia law

  • Instructions

 

  • The assignment shall consist of between 1000-1100 words, including list of references, but not include the cover page. (title page, name of students and table of contents).
  • Use the rubrics as guidelines to answer this question.
  • Question

“I am going through a divorce and am represented by a lawyer who does not have an office. The lawyer usually meets me at court. After an initial hearing before a judge, my lawyer started asking me questions about the case outside the courtroom. I felt that I could not speak freely as my spouse was also standing outside the courtroom. What should I do to make sure this does not happen again?”

Based on the above facts, advise the above party by referring to rules of conducts and ethics of lawyers

Requirements: 1. The assignment shall consist of between 1000-1100 words  DONT EXCEED PLEASE

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Learning activity# 5

Learning activity# 5

Research and analyze at least five (5) monographs, articles, websites, or other credible sources published over the last year that inform notable concerns, practices and solutions in United States healthcare finance.( 4 pages minimum)

  1. Briefly summarize the content and conclusions of each of your research sources. Provide source links.
  2. After considering the research, what were your biggest analytical judgments about the current state and future prognosis of about the healthcare finance topics you selected? Why?
  3. What major barriers did you learn about that might impact the speed and trajectory of future solutions to the healthcare finance challenges you identified from your research?
  4. Formulate and explain three specific, practical ideas you believe major healthcare organizations should prioritize for implementation to improve their financial practices, processes and performance outcomes in the future. How do you envision your ideas would benefit patients and other stakeholders of the healthcare ecosystem? What would be different and better from the status quo?

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Medication and System Disorders.

Medication and System Disorders.

  • Write an analysis describing how the selected medication class relates to the selected systems disorder. (6 points/12%)
    • 300 words minimum.
    • A strong connection and correlation are made between the selected medication and disease process.
    • Be prepared to present and/or submit your templates and analysis.
    • Fewer than three unique errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and/or spelling are present.
    • Information is handwritten and legible.
    • APA (current edition) formatting used with in-text citations and references when applicable.

2.Your work will be evaluated on the following criteria. (3 points/6%)

For writing assistance (APA, formatting, or grammar) visit the Writing Center.

Please note that your instructor may provide you with additional assessments in any form to determine that you fully understand the concepts learned in the review module.

Requirements: A completion of the charts listed about medication and disorders and a 300 word analysis/reflection that discusses what was stated in the charts.

The medication I chose was Penicillin and the disorder I chose was Urinary tract infection(UTI).

In the assignment there are PDF charts that discuss what should be in them, and after that there is a brief 300 word analysis on what was discusses in the PDF’s. Also, if there are any citations a citation page is required.

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policing in the era of big data

policing in the era of big data

The assignment structure requires you to clearly include and separately identify the following:

3 main points of the assigned reading accompanied by a short description (i.e., 3 separate paragraphs)

3 major studies discussed in the assigned reading that support the main points with a short description (i.e., 3 separate paragraphs)

2 key concepts or new terms discussed in the assigned reading with short definition. (i.e., 2 separate paragraphs)

2 proposed actions to be taken that are discussed in the assigned readings with a short description (i.e., 2 separate paragraphs)

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300 words work

300 words work

Superstitions are unsupported beliefs about cause and effect that guide the actions of many people.

Pick a superstition that you have or that you have heard another person discuss.

  • Use the principles of operant conditioning to discuss how that superstition came in to existence and has become imbedded into your (or the other person’s) belief system.
  • Now using the principles of observational learning describe the process in which a person can acquire a superstitious behavior.
  • 2. Your initial post (your response to the topic) must contain a citation. It is your ideas supported by research. Please refer to the APA Power Point in the Start Here section of the classroom for information on proper formatting. There will be a deduction of 20 points for failure to cite a source within your initial post and to provide a reference at the end of your initial post.

    3. Your initial post must be a minimum of 300 words

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Superstitions are unsupported beliefs about cause and effect

300 words work

Superstitions are unsupported beliefs about cause and effect that guide the actions of many people.

Pick a superstition that you have or that you have heard another person discuss.

  • Use the principles of operant conditioning to discuss how that superstition came in to existence and has become imbedded into your (or the other person’s) belief system.
  • Now using the principles of observational learning describe the process in which a person can acquire a superstitious behavior.
  • 2. Your initial post (your response to the topic) must contain a citation. It is your ideas supported by research. Please refer to the APA Power Point in the Start Here section of the classroom for information on proper formatting. There will be a deduction of 20 points for failure to cite a source within your initial post and to provide a reference at the end of your initial post.

    3. Your initial post must be a minimum of 300 words

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Religion or not?

Religion or not?

Currently, there are about 21 major world religions with billions and billions of people following each one of them. Within such diversity, it is not unexpected for people who have committed to one religion to have certain issues with the beliefs and practices of another religion. Recently, we have seen ample evidence of this in the world. Personal disputes, large scale violence, and even wars have developed within the context of groups of people trying to protect and promote one religion over another.

Given that our past history and current events show us that religion has often been associated with and related to violent and unfriendly relations among the world’s peoples, would the world be more peaceful without religions? What is the purpose of religion in the development of individuals? Is it a necessity that we cannot live without? Does it help us grow and move forward in ways that nothing else can? Think about this issue and do some research…what role does religion play within the context of human development?

Each source used for this post should be cited APA style at the end of that post.

Requirements: 3 pages

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Discuss the following: After reading “The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber”

Discuss the following: After reading “The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber”

Discuss the following: After reading “The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber,” engage in discussion to exchange opinions and analyze the reading. Refer to the questions at the end of the story to guide your discussions.

YOUR ORIGINAL RESPONSE NEEDS TO:

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The heart?

The heart?

Janet was the tallest person in her family. Her brother used to joke with her and tell her she could play Abraham Lincoln in any play because she was tall and lanky just like good old Abe.

Janet was the star center on her high school basketball team. She had always been tall with big hands and long fingers, perfect for snagging the ball on rebounds. Recently, Janet had begun wearing contact lenses because she was having trouble seeing the hoop clearly. The optometrist had diagnosed her with nearsightedness, something that her parents also experienced.

Recently, while practicing basketball with her high school team, Janet experienced some pain in her chest. She mentioned this to her coach, but since it was the beginning of the season and they had recently started practicing, the coach assumed that she had pulled or overworked a muscle. The coach suggested that she take some Tylenol and apply ice to her chest to relieve the pain.

Five minutes in to their first game of the season, Janet experienced dizziness and motioned for the coach to take her out. As she walked to the bench, she lost consciousness and passed out. The referees couldn’t feel a pulse and started CPR while waiting for the paramedics and ambulance to arrive.

When Janet came to, she was in a hospital bed in CCU of the local hospital. The doctors advised her that she likely had a disease called Marfan’s syndrome. As a result of that disease she had experienced cardiac arrest and that she had a mitral valve prolapse.

Deliverables

Answer the following questions and save your responses in a Microsoft Word document. Provide a scholarly resource to support your answers.

  1. What are the four valves found in the heart and where are they located? Give all names for each valve.
  2. What is a mitral valve prolapse and what causes this in Marfan’s syndrome specifically?
  3. What happens to blood flow (specifically) with a mitral valve prolapse (where would the blood back up to and why)?
  4. If a person were to have a prolapse of the tricuspid valve, what specifically would happen to the flow of blood in that case?
  5. Do you think Janet will ever play basketball again? Why or why not?

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