Did WWI (One) impact African Americans? Did black soldiers serve in the war?

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Answer question:

Did WWI (One) impact African Americans? Did black soldiers serve in the war?

References:

FIGHTING FOR RESPECT: African-American Soldiers in WWI

African-American Participation During World War I

Compare and contrast two of the stories from the options below and answer the following questions: how far do the stories adhere to and divert from the structure of tragedy? How does the ‘Character Design’ resemble the other stories which we have studied and how far does it differ from them? Finally, which story did you prefer and to what extent was this choice based on a strict adherence to the structure of ‘tragedy’?

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Compare and contrast two of the stories from the options below and answer the following questions: how far do the stories adhere to and divert from the structure of tragedy? How does the ‘Character Design’ resemble the other stories which we have studied and how far does it differ from them? Finally, which story did you prefer and to what extent was this choice based on a strict adherence to the structure of ‘tragedy’?

Bonnie and Clyde- Anna Karenina (film)

1500 words

Choose a leitmotif from The Lord of the Rings. In a 2-page paper, describe how it sounds, and identify three places you hear it in the film. Write about why you think Howard Shore decided to insert the leitmotif in those places and how the music interacts with the images on screen.

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Choose a leitmotif from The Lord of the Rings. In a 2-page paper, describe how it sounds, and identify three places you hear it in the film. Write about why you think Howard Shore decided to insert the leitmotif in those places and how the music interacts with the images on screen.

Some Rubric (2)

Some Rubric (2)

CriteriaRatingsPts

1. This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentifies three places the leitmotif is heard in the film
2. This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribes how the Leitmotif Sounds
3. This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplains why the leitmotif is used in each instance

Assignment #4: Research Prospectus

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Assignment #4:  Research Prospectus

 

Purpose:  The purpose of the research prospectus is to identify a research problem or a focus in your study in which you feel needs more research, and design a small-scale pilot study that  you will actually complete and a suggestion of a large scale study and briefly describe what that may entail.  You can state a larger scale study should be conducted because of: 1) the gaps/flaws/limitations of existing research that underscore the need for further research, 2) the primary research you completed for the small-scale pilot that demonstrates your understanding of research design, and 3) the quality and legitimacy of the study you are proposing. (The large scale study you are proposing can be brief).

 

Audience:  Faculty in your school or college who would be acting as a jury reviewing undergraduate research proposals to select one that would receive funding. Because you are writing for not only faculty then, but also to try to obtain funding to complete your proposed research project, you should be particularly mindful of your audience’s needs and expectations for a research proposal.

 

Process:

 

Step 1. You should continue to work with the same general topic that was the focus of your annotated bibliography and literature review, enabling you to draw on resources that you previously found for those assignments. However, you may alter your research question as needed so that it is appropriate for the study you want to design.
Step 2. Referring back to what you identified as gaps/flaws/limitations in the existing research, identify where there is a need for further study, one that you would be interested in investigating further. (If you haven’t found a specific flaw that is okay – you can still suggest a need for more research in a particular area.)
Step 3. Drawing on what you have learned about research design throughout the semester, design a small pilot study:  1) a small-scale pilot study that you will actually complete to collect and analyze your own data, 2) suggest a need for a larger scale study and that that may entail. (See “Design Small Scale Study” document).
Step 4. Draft your essay, using the “Blueprint for Your Research Prospectus” handout as a guide.

 

Format: The research prospectus should be approximately 6 -10 typed and double-spaced pages (the required title page, if using APA style, and bibliography page(s) do not count toward this requirement), conform to formatting guidelines (12 pt. Times New Roman font, 1” margins, proper heading, etc.), and use APA style or the documentation style of your field. For this assignment you will need to include an abstract page, which will count toward the page limit. The research prospectus should consist of the following sections, all of which should be labeled in the paper except for the Introduction with literature review:  1) Abstract (½ page); 2) Introduction with literature review (2 to 3 pages; cite at least 4 sources in this section); 3) Small-Scale Pilot Study Methods and Findings (approximately 2 pages); 4) Propose a large scale study and briefly describe what that may entail and explain why it is necessary 1 page; and 5) Conclusion (½ page to 1 page). You may also have appendices.

 

Assessment:  30 – 35%  of your final course grade

 

 

Reason for choosing this topic (Mobility, lifestyle changes, and pressure ulcers).

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Your paper for the course project should be a 2-3 page APA paper (not including title page and the reference page) that describes the clinical problem and the following:

  • 1. Reason for choosing this topic (Mobility, lifestyle changes, and pressure ulcers).
  • 2. The PICOT question (   In acute care hospital patients/ adults, how does mobility and changing lifestyle compared with no change in mobility and lifestyle reduced pressure ulcers and reduce risk falls within a period time of 6 months?).
  • 3. Possible integration of the evidenced that you found in clinical practice
  • 4. Methods to evaluate the effectiveness of implementation

The Assignment: Final Healthcare Budget Request

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The Assignment: Final Healthcare Budget Request

Finalize your Healthcare Budget Request by completing the following:

Part 1: Financial Statement Analysis:

Open your Healthcare Budget Request workbook that you created in the previous Assignment, and navigate to the “A6 Financial Statement Analysis” worksheet.

  • Using the Healthcare Budget Request Workbook Step-by-Step Guide for guidance, conduct analyses as directed on either your organization’s financial statements or those provided in the Sample Financial Statements document. Your analysis will include spreadsheet calculation of financial statement ratios.

Part 2: Summary of Analyses and Interpretation of Results:

Create a brief (1- to 2-page) description of your analyses. Be sure to address the following in your summary:

  • Describe the results of each statement analysis. What do the results of each analysis mean?
  • What does your complete financial statement analysis suggest about the financial health of the organization?
  • If using your current organization’s data, does your analysis help describe any observed organizational behaviors or actions? Explain.
  • What assumptions have you made in your analyses?
  • What implications do these analyses have for your proposed healthcare product or service?

Part 3: Summary of Work and Final Healthcare Budget Request

Compile and summarize your work in previous assignments. You may choose to use the Healthcare Budget Request template, located in the Resources, or create a format of your own. Your final Healthcare Budget Request should include:

  • A final version of your Executive Summary
  • A final version of your projected expenses and revenues
  • A product/service budget for the launch and the first 5 years
  • A summary of financial and SWOT analyses that you conducted, including your interpretation of the results
  • A 3- to 5-slide PowerPoint presentation containing the final version of your elevator speech, incorporating selling points from your analyses that you believe make the business case for nurse entrepreneurship and leadership’s commitment to your proposed healthcare product or service.

 

 

REQUIRED REFERENCES:

Penner, S. J. (2016). Economics and financial management for nurses and nurse leaders (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.

  • Chapter 12, “Assessing Financial Health” (pp. 365–396)

Kenton, W. (2019, July 6). Financial statement analysis. Retrieved from https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/financial-statement-analysis.asp 

Start, R., Matlock, A. M., Brown, D., Aronow, H., & Soban, L. (2018). Realizing momentum and synergy: Benchmarking meaningful ambulatory care nurse-sensitive indicators. Nursing Economic$, 36(5), 246–251. Retrieved from http://www.nursingeconomics.net/necfiles/2018/SO18/246.pdf

 

Review the Healthcare Program/Policy Evaluation Analysis Template provided in the Resources

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To Prepare:

· Review the Healthcare Program/Policy Evaluation Analysis Template provided in the Resources.

· Select an existing healthcare program or policy evaluation or choose one of interest to you.

· Review community, state, or federal policy evaluation and reflect on the criteria used to measure the effectiveness of the program or policy described.

The Assignment: (2–3 pages)

Based on the program or policy evaluation you selected, complete the Healthcare Program/Policy Evaluation Analysis Template. Be sure to address the following:

· Describe the healthcare program or policy outcomes.

· How was the success of the program or policy measured?

· How many people were reached by the program or policy selected?

· How much of an impact was realized with the program or policy selected?

· At what point in program implementation was the program or policy evaluation conducted?

· What data was used to conduct the program or policy evaluation?

· What specific information on unintended consequences was identified?

· What stakeholders were identified in the evaluation of the program or policy? Who would benefit most from the results and reporting of the program or policy evaluation? Be specific and provide examples.

· Did the program or policy meet the original intent and objectives? Why or why not?

· Would you recommend implementing this program or policy in your place of work? Why or why not?

· Identify at least two ways that you, as a nurse advocate, could become involved in evaluating a program or policy after 1 year of implementation.

Describe a clinical situation where you were concerned (e.g., a higher incidence of falls, infections, errors, etc.) and where decisions were made to improve the situation. What sources of evidence were utilized to make the decision (e.g., personal experience, expert advice, etc.)?

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Discussion Board

Describe a clinical situation where you were concerned (e.g., a higher incidence of falls, infections, errors, etc.) and where decisions were made to improve the situation. What sources of evidence were utilized to make the decision (e.g., personal experience, expert advice, etc.)?

1 page excluding cover and reference pages.

Use APA style

Required Textbook

Houser, J. (2018). Nursing research: Reading, using and creating evidence (4th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Assignment : Cover Letter, Resume, And Portfolio

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Assignment : Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio

As you approach the end of your Master of Science in Nursing program and prepare for a career as an NP, you will want to create a cover letter, resume, and portfolio that best represents your knowledge, skills, and abilities as a professional in the field of nursing.

For this Assignment, you will create a professional cover letter, resume, and portfolio that you can use as you pursue your next professional role.

To prepare:

– Review the Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio Assignment Guide

– Review the resources related to cover letters, resumes, and portfolios

Prepare a cover letter, resume, and portfolio that meets the requirements outlined in the Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio Assignment Guide. 

Learning Resources

Required Readings

-Altman, S. H., Butler, A. S., Shern, L. (Eds.). (2015). Assessing Progress on the IOM Report The Future of Nursing. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. Retrieved from http://www.nationalacademies.org/hmd/Reports/2015/Assessing-Progress-on-the-IOM-Report-The-Future-of-Nursing.aspx doi: 10.17226/21838

-Bankston, K., & Glazer, G., (2013) Legislative: Interprofessional collaboration: What’s taking so long?” OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 19(1). doi:10.3912/OJIN.Vol18No01LegCol01

-Buppert, C. (2018). Nurse practitioner’s business practice and legal guide (6th ed.). Sudbury, MA: Bartlett & Jones Learning.

Appendix 11-D: Sample Professional Services Agreement (pp. 415-419)

Chapter 2, “Legal Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice” (pp. 39-53)

This chapter will cover professional association definitions of scope of practice, statutory versus regulatory scope of NP practice, physician challenges to NP’s scope of practice, need for clarifying scope of practice, NP scope of practice compared with registered nurse scope of practice, NP and physician scope of practice compared, an NP’s portfolio, and mandated physician involvement with NP practice.

-Hain, D., & Fleck, L. (2014). Barriers to nurse practitioner practice that impact healthcare redesign. OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 19(2). doi:10.3912/OJIN.Vol19No02Man02

-Hamric, A. B., Hanson, C. M., Tracy, M. F., & O’Grady, E. T. (2014). Collaboration. In Advanced Practice Nursing: An Integrative Approach (5th ed.) (299-327). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Saunders.

This chapter will define collaboration, discuss characteristics of effective collaboration, discuss impact of collaboration on patients and clinicians, discuss imperatives for collaboration, provide context of collaboration in health care, discuss processes associated with effective collaboration, discuss implementing collaboration, and strategies for successful collaboration.

-Thomas, A. C., Crabtree, M. K., Delaney, K. R., Dumas, M. A., Kleinpell, R., Logsdon, C.,…Nativio, D. G. (2012). Nurse Practitioner Core Competencies. Retrieved from http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.nonpf.org/resource/resmgr/competencies/npcorecompetenciesfinal2012.pdf

Document: Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio Assignment Guide (PDF)

Optional Resources

Committee on the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Initiative on the Future of Nursing, at the Institute of Medicine, & Institute of Medicine (2011). The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health. Retrieved from http://www.nap.edu/catalog/12956/the-future-of-nursing-leading-change-advancing-health [KL7]

-Interprofessional Education Collaborative Expert Panel. (2011). Core Competencies for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Washington, D.C.: Interprofessional Education Collaborative. Retrieved from https://www.aacom.org/docs/default-source/insideome/ccrpt05-10-11.pdf?sfvrsn=77937f97_2

Choose two issues or challenges that the leaders of today’s health care organizations face. Select from among the following topics

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Choose two issues or challenges that the leaders of today’s health care organizations face. Select from among the following topics:

  1. Staff Shortage (Physicians, Nurses, Allied Health Providers, Ancillary Services)
  2. Reorganization in Response to Merger or Consolidation of Services
  3. Layoffs as a Result of Declining Revenues
  4. Influx of Registry, Part-Time, and Temporary Contract Staff
  5. Poor Performance Outcomes Leading to a Reduction in Medicare Reimbursement Dollars
  6. Poor Job Satisfaction Rates Resulting in Turnover

You are the manager of an ancillary service department at a large, 500+ bed hospital. Develop a proposal (750-1,200 words) that is directed toward your staff, in which you address the following:

  1. Inform the staff of the two issues (from the topics provided) your organization is facing.
  2. Describe the impact of these issues on your department.
  3. Describe how improved communication, collaboration, and teamwork can improve conditions in your department.
  4. Identify at least two examples from the required or recommended readings of techniques found to foster inclusion and improve communication and collaboration.
  5. A minimum of three academic references from credible sources are required for this assignment.

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 LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.