Assignment 1: Biology Article
Use the Internet to research aspects of biology.
Select an article from a magazine or newspaper that has something in it that pertains to biology. This will serve as the “target article” for this assignment. For instance, you can select an article about medicine, invasive species, nature, conservation, genetic technology, ecology, or any other topic that is related to biology. One purpose of this assignment is to help you become aware of how biology is related to your everyday life.
Write a one to three (1-3) page paper in which you:

  1. Summarize the article in one (1) or more paragraphs, using your own words. Be sure to identify the article using an in-text citation in the body of the paper, as well as a reference in the reference section.
  2. Explain how the article relates to this course. Identify which biological concepts from the course and / or text are relevant to the topic covered in the article. Citing the course text, discuss the ways in which this course does (or doesn’t) provide background information to help you understand the article and the larger issues surrounding it.
  3. Explain why the article caught your attention. Relate the article to your life and to issues that are important to you. Discuss how or if the scientific knowledge about the topic covered in the article affects you directly or indirectly.
  4. Discuss your opinion on how research on this topic should be funded. State whether you think taxpayer monies should support research on this topic or whether such research in this area should be funded by the private sector. Rate the importance of research on this topic, relative to other areas of research.

In addition to the target article, you should use at least one additional resource, such as your textbook or another article. You must have a reference section which contains an APA reference to your chosen article and all other sources. Additionally, you must provide in-text citations (in APA format) to your references in the body of the text. Integrate all sources into your paper using proper techniques of quoting, paraphrasing and summarizing, along with your in-text citations.
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 student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in biology.
  • Write clearly and concisely about biology using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills.
Textbook:
Starr, C., Evers, C. A., & Starr, L. (2013). Biology today and tomorrow without physiology (4th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks / Cole Publishing Co. (Cengage Learning)

Evidence based paper

You are to select a population or behavior and prepare a provided an evidence-based paper using the application of MI to this area. Write a 5 paper on the research evidence for the application of MI in this area. Examples include the application of MI with adolescents, older adults, clients with comorbid disorders (dually diagnosed), or other special populations. You may choose to write on the application of MI in special settings, such as medical, criminal justice, or child protective service settings. Another option is to write about MI as applied to a particular health behavior or risk factors such as the use of MI with smokers, clients with HIV, heart disease, or diabetes.
Guidelines for final papers:
You should have a minimum of 6 outside references
https://www.integration.samhsa.gov/clinical-practice/sbirt/Research_Article_on_MI_and_CBT.pdf

Question Description

(1) A Scholarly Academic Journal/Article must be used pertaining to healthcare (i.e. nursing, hospital, medical care). However you could type in the search engine: “ethics case study nursing” or “ethics case study healthcare” and etc. (2) Subheadings must be included for each paragraph. Subheading should be titled: Introduction, Intervention/Solution, Possible Interventions/Solutions, Case Outcome, Cultural Issues, Ethical Principle, Conclusion. (3) Plagiarism will be checked through the software turnitin.com. (4) Please read the Rubric and Paper Instructions carefully. One of the criteria is to “Explain at least two ethical principles involved and how the principles apply to the case”

  • Explain at least two ethical principles involved (from Ethical Principles in the Ethics folder) and how the principles apply to the case

Autonomy

This principle asserts that individuals have the right to determine their own actions and the freedom to make their own decisions. Autonomous decisions are based on the individual’s values, adequate information, freedom from coercion, and reason and deliberation.

Beneficence

Beneficence is the doing of good, and it is a critical ethical principle in health care. Actions motivated by the principle of beneficence may, however, conflict with other principles, particularly patient autonomy.

Nonmaleficence

This is defined as the duty to do no harm. It is enshrined in the medical profession’s Hippocratic Oath and is likewise critical to the nursing profession. The nurse must not intentionally harm the patient. Chemotherapy is an example of a procedure that does short-term harm to the patient in hopes of producing great long-term good, and illustrates the “double effect principle.” Four conditions must be fulfilled to justify the use of the double effect principle: (1) the action must be good or at least morally indifferent; (2) the health care provider must intend only the good effects; (3) the undesired effects cannot be a means to the end or good effect; (4) there is a favorable balance between desirable and undesirable effects.

Justice

Justice requires that equals should be treated the same, and unequals should be treated differently. In the health care context, this means that patients with the same diagnosis and health care needs should receive the same care, while those with greater or lesser needs should receive care that is appropriate to their needs. Wealth, however, buys better health care regardless of the specific need of the patient. Given vast wealth disparity, it is unclear how the principle of justice can properly be applied. This problem is compounded by systemic wealth disparities that closely track racial and ethnic background, leading to racial and ethnic disparities in health care access, treatment options, and outcomes.

Fidelity

Fidelity refers to honoring one’s commitments or promises. For nurses, this specifically refers to fidelity to their patients. When a nurse is licensed, she or he accepts responsibility to respect all individuals, to uphold the Code of Ethics for Nurses, to practice within the scope of nursing practice, to keep skills current, to abide by an employer’s policies, and to keep promises to patients.

Veracity

This consists in telling the truth. Truth-telling is fundamental to the development and maintenance of trust among people. The nurse-patient relationship assumes that the nurse will deal honestly with his or her patient. Some rare instances provide narrow exceptions to the nurse general duty to tell her or his patient the truth. Deceiving a patient “for their own good” amounts to paternalism, which denies the patient’s autonomy.

Ethics Paper Instructions

2 pages Student will identify an ethical case study and develop a (3) page paper. Students should:

  • Find a case study from a current event or personal issue
  • Describe the case
  • Explain at least two ethical principles involved (from Ethical Principles in the Ethics folder) and how the principles apply to the case
  • Identify several possible interventions or solutions that could have been used in this case
  • Identify and describe cultural issues that would influence the decision
  • Describe the intervention/solution that was used in this case and why it was or was not the best solution
  • Describe the outcome of the case

The paper must be in APA format (title page, running head, in-text citations, introduction, conclusion, reference page). An abstract is not required.

Include at least two scholarly references dated within the last 10 years other than the textbook. No Wikipedia.

Points will be deducted for incorrect grammar, spelling, format, and citations.

Plagiarism software will be used to grade these papers.

Academic Success and professional development plan: Finalizing the Plan

At some point in every construction project, efforts turn from design and the focus moves to actual construction. With the vision in place and the tools secured, the blueprint can be finalized and approved. Then it is time to put on hardhats and begin work.

Throughout the course you have developed aspects of your Academic and Professional Development Plan. You have thought a great deal about your vision and goals, your academic and professional network of support, research strategies and other tools you will need, the integrity of your work, and the value of consulting the work of others. With your portfolio in place, it is now time to finalize your blueprint for success.

Much as builders remain cognizant of the building standards as they plan and begin construction, nurses must remain mindful of the formal standards of practice that govern their specialties. A good understanding of these standards can help ensure that your success plan includes any steps necessary to excel within your chosen specialty.

In this Assignment you will continue developing your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan by developing the final component–a review of your specialty standards of practice. You will also submit your final version of the document, including Parts 1–5.

To Prepare:

  • Review the standards of practice related to your chosen specialty.
  • Download the Nursing Specialty Comparison Matrix.
  • Examine professional organizations related to the specialization you have chosen and identify at least one to focus on for this Assignment.
  • Reflect on the thoughts you shared in the Discussion forum regarding your choice of a specialty, any challenges you have encountered in making this choice, and any feedback you have received from colleagues in the Discussion.

The Assignment:
Complete the following items and incorporate them into the final version of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan.

  • Complete the Nursing Specialty Comparison Matrix, comparing at least two nursing specialties that include your selected specialization and second-preferred specialization.
  • Write a 2- to 3-paragraph justification statement identifying your reasons for choosing your MSN specialization. Incorporate feedback you received from colleagues in this Module’s Discussion forum.
  • Identify the professional organization related to your chosen specialization for this Assignment, and explain how you can become an active member of this organization.

Note:Your final version of the Academic Success and Professional Development Plan should include all components as presented the Academic Success and Professional Development Plan template.

Instruction and Rubric of Group Project
CSCI 6623.81
 
Due on November 16, 2020 at 11:59 PM (Project report)
 
 
Total Points: 100
Learning Objective: The group project will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of the applied aspect of database systems in your concentration.

  1. The group project will be related to the contents of this course. A group of three students will develop and design their own database (requirements, design, implementation using Oracle SQL, and front-end interface) related project.
  2. The group should find a real client or SQL related problems on cyber dataset or data analytics on numeric dataset problem and solve realistic database design problem. The project may be from your research area of study for an applied problem.

(Note: Please don’t contact realistic vendor in person or meet members of group in person)

  1. You must provide front-end visual representation & interaction with your database. In order to design the front-end visual representation, you may choose your favorite general-purpose programming language (C, C++, Java, C#, Python, PHP, HTML, CSS, JSP, etc.).
  2. You need to write and submit a project report (Maximum five-page, Font: Helvetica, Font size: 12, single line inter-line spacing, page-setup: 1in all sides, excluding front page). The report must include following sections:
    • The problem statements of real client.
    • The details about the hardware (your machine) and software (include version) used in the project.
    • The requirements of database, ERD (Crow’s foot model), SQL or Oracle SQL code, front end interface (PHP, HTML, CSS, or any other general-purpose programming language: Java, C#, C, C++, Python).
    • The results (Include screen shot of front end and Oracle SQL) and discussions.
  3. The internal documentation (i.e. comments) is required in Oracle SQL and front-end code (PHP or other languages). You need to include Oracle SQL code and front-end code in your project report as an appendix. However, the appendix will not be counted in the number of pages of “Project Report”. It implies that appendix will have additional number of pages in the project report. Additionally, there is no restriction of number of pages for the appendix.
  4. In order to present your project, you have to prepare a power point presentation for the duration of fifteen-minute in the class on zoom. Also, you must submit your report and ppts on blackboard.
  5. The schedule of presentation will be announced on blackboard.
  6. You have to send (email: avatsa@fdu.edu) your ppts at least 15-minute before the presentation start.

 
Grading Rubrics

  • (65 points) Written Report & Technical Contents.
  • (5 Points) Problem statements of realistic vendor client.

(Note: Please don’t contact realistic vendor in person or meet members of group in person)

  • (5 Points) Details about the hardware (your machine) and software (include versions) used in the project.
  • (5 Points) Internal documentation or comments in Oracle SQL and front-end code. It means that you will have to mention what is the purpose of a block of code.
  • (10 Points) Correct requirements and ERD (Crow’s foot model).
  • (10 Points) Correct SQL code (*.sql file) of designed database.
  • (10 Points) Correct code of front end (*.php, *.HTML, *. CSS, or other your favorite language: Java, C#, C, C++, and Python) of designed database.
  • (5 points) Screen shots of results (SQL & front-end) and discussion of results.
  • (5 Points) Level of complexity of the project.
  • (5 Points) No grammatical/punctuation/writing errors. Used correct format of front page of the report and adequately followed all directions, requirements, pages, and paragraphs, are well organized as per given instructions.
  • (5 points) References are located at the end of the report using correct APA style

 

  • (5*5 = 25 points) Oral Presentation (PPTs) in the class.
    • (5 points) Duration of presentation (15 minutes)
    • (5 points) Preparation of Contents of project.
    • (5 points) Explanation and discussion of the contents.
    • (5 points) Talk organization and Organization of slides.
  • (5 points) Q & A.

 
(c) (10 points) Presentation SlidesPPTs: You need to cover following points in ppts.

  • (2 points) Problem statements and requirements.
  • (6 points) Solution statements: ERD, Screen shots of SQL results, and front end.
  • (2 points) References are mentioned using correct APA style.

 
 
Policy on Lateness

  • 1 day late: 10% less of your secured points.
  • 2 days late: 20% less of your secured points.
  • 3 days late: 40% less of your secured points.
  • 4 days late: 60% less of your secured points.
  • 5 days late: 80% less of your secured points.
  • 1 week late: 0 points.

 

Approaches of nursing leaders and managers to issues in practice
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.

Research Your State’s VA Services

The VA has gone through some major reorganization in the last few decades to meet the growing needs of what is mainly considered an aging veteran population. To meet the needs of veterans, many state’s VA departments have converted their services to long-term care and have also contracted clinical services.

Search the Internet using keywords “U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs” and locate your state’s VA. Search relevant information regarding the various VA services offered by your state’s VA. Using the information shared in the Web site and your textbook readings, discuss whether you agree or disagree that the current service structure for behavioral health is capable of meeting the current and future needs of veterans. Provide rationale to support your response.

Behavioral Health Services and HMOs

The basis of a HMO is to provide a comprehensive set of services from wellness and preventative to acute and chronic treatment. Behavioral health is unique because it is difficult to measure the outcomes, and in some instances, the comorbidity of mental illness and potential loss of function demands a higher level of services.

Search the Internet to find information on your preferred HMO. Review the information on the Web site to find out what kind of behavioral health services are supported, or offered, by the HMO.

Do you agree or di -+agree that the behavioral healthcare services covered by HMOs are considered adequate for patients with mental illness? Why? Compared to the services offered in public community mental health services, do you agree the services offered by HMOs measure up to the same level? Justify your answers with appropriate research and reasoning.pp

Topic: In a new discussion thread, study the following descriptions of two tests and answer the two questions that follow the test descriptions. Then post a reply to a classmate.
Test A: 40 items
Description: Measure of self-esteem
Scales: Total Score, General Self-Esteem, Social Self-Esteem, Personal Self-Esteem
Reliability: Test-retest r = .81; coefficient alphas for the Total Score, General Self-Esteem, Social Self-Esteem, Personal Self-Esteem scales are .75, .78, .57 and .72, respectively.
Validity: Contentdeveloped construct definitions for self-esteem, developed table of specifications, wrote items covering all content areas, used experts to evaluate items. Convergentcorrelated with Coopersmith’s Self-Esteem Inventory (r = .41). Discriminantcorrelated with Beck Depression Inventory (r = .05). Factor analysis revealed that the three subscales (General Self-Esteem, Social Self-Esteem, Personal Self-Esteem) are dimensions of self-esteem. Homogeneitycorrelations between the scales indicate the General scale correlated with the Social scale at .67, the Personal scale at .79, and the Total scale at .89.
Test B: 117 items
Scales: Global self-esteem, competence, lovability, likability, self-control, personal power, moral self-approval, body appearance, body functioning, identity integration, and defensive self-enhancement.
Reliability: Test-retest for each scale ranges from .65 to .71. Coefficient alphas range on each scale from .71 to .77.
Validity: Contentbased on a three-level hierarchical model of self-esteem. Convergentcorrelated with the Self-Concept and Motivation Inventory (r = .25) and with the Eysenck Personality Inventory (r = .45). Discriminantcorrelated with Hamilton Depression Inventory (r = .19).
Please post your responses to the following questions:

  1. Given this technical information, which of the above instruments would you select?
  2. What additional information would you want to have to make your decision?

Support your thread with at least 2 citations and include Christian worldview or biblical themes were appropriate. Each reply must also include at least 1 citation from class or outside materials.
Submit your 250–300 word thread by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of Module/Week 3.

QUESTION

RUBRIC (must address every bullet point)

·      Statement of Issue:

o   Present the issue you have chosen in the context of a realistic, hypothetical patient scenario.

§  ISSUE: legalization of marijuana for medicinal use

§  SCENARIO: The scenario will be of a person/patient with a medical disease (such as epilepsy or cancer) that lives in a state that does not allow the legalization of medicinal marijuana and thus this patient is forced to make a decision to move to a different state that does allow it, in order to obtain natural medicine.  The ethical and legal dilemma the patient faces from being forced to take numerous medications with dangerous side effects to manage the disease because a person’s zip code controls what they are able to have access to. 

·      Ethical Analysis: Discuss the ethical issues created by the chosen topic as described in your case scenario.

o   A. Include in your analysis: relevant provisions and interpretative statements from the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses

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o   B. examine ethical principles, citing your assigned readings

o   C. apply one of the ethical theories (naturalism, rationalism, kantianism, etc.), citing your assigned readings

·      Legal Analysis:

o   Explore relevant laws/legal issues (FLORIDA), including emerging trends, if applicable, and laws from other jurisdictions and countries as needed, that relate to or impact your scenario. Use proper APA citation to cite legislation

·      Ethical/Legal Decision:

o   Reach a conclusion for the issue you presented which is supported by the ethical and legal analysis above.

·      Scholarly Writing : Correct grammar, sentence structure, APA style, spelling, etc.

o   A minimum of 5 current (published within the last 5 years), scholarly references. Case references are acceptable beyond 5 years if no cases more recent.

A year after declaring bankruptcy and moving with her daughter back into her parents’ home Nancy Silbermann is about to get a degree in nursing. As she starts out in a new career she also wants to begin a new life. One built on a solid financial base. Nancy will be starting out as a full-time nurse at a salary of $52 000 a year and she plans to continue working at a second (part-time) nursing job with an annual income of $10 500. SheII be paying back $24 000 in bankruptcy debts and wants to be able to move into an apartment within a year and then buy a condo or house in five years. Nancy won’t have to pay rent for the time that she lives with her parents. She also will have child care at no cost which will continue after she and her daughter are able to move out on their own. While the Jiving arrangement with her parents is great financially the accommodations are tight and Nancy’s work hours interfere with her parents’ routines. Everyone agrees that one more year of this is about all the family can take. However before Nancy is able to make a move-even into a rented apartment she will have to re-establish credit over and above paying off her bankruptcy debts. To rent the kind of place she’d like she needs to have a good credit record for a year; to buy a home she must sustain that credit standing for at least three to five years. 1. In addition to opening checking and savings accounts what else might Nancy do to begin establishing credit with a bank? 2. Although Nancy is unlikely to be able to obtain a major bank credit card for at least a year how might she begin establishing credit with local merchants? 3. What’s one way she might be able to obtain a bank credit card? Explain. 4. How often should Nancy monitor her credit standing with credit reporting services