Voting, Political Parties, and Political Campaigns
“Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they could do this is by not voting.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
Did you know that the U.S. Government has an official website? USA.gov is a comprehensive resource for U.S. citizens. This vast resource includes how one cares for the American flag, demographic and economic data about the United States, an overview of federal laws, how the U.S. government operates, federal regulations, government agencies, the U.S. budget, and perhaps the most important link: how to vote. The Voting and Elections webpage includes a primer on congressional, state, and local elections, including a How to Find Your State Election (this is important because each state handles voting registration and elections). In addition, The U.S. Vote Foundation webpage provides information regarding each state’s election dates and deadlines (all federal elections are on the same day).
Let’s say you have not registered to vote yet. That’s ok. You can learn more about registering to vote via the U.S. government’s Voter Registration webpage. In fact, registering to vote has recently gotten easier in some states: 38 states and the District of Columbia allow you to register online via the National Conference of State Legislatures webpage. If you wish to register to vote in person you have a number of options. You can register to vote at your state or local election office, the department of motor vehicles, and at armed forces recruitment centers.
Now, let us put your vote to good use. During an election you can vote on the following:
Local ballot measures. Ballotpedia, a non-profit website that provides a location based search engine that locates your local ballots. (Ballotpedia, n.d.)
Candidates and officeholders running for local, state, and federal positions. USA.gov provides a link to each state’s official website that includes content about the state’s candidates and upcoming elections.
Now that you know about the upcoming ballot measures and the candidates running for office, it is time to conduct some election campaign research. Most, if not all, candidates advocate certain public policy positions regarding economic, educational, environmental, foreign, healthcare, and welfare concerns, among other issues.
Public policy is how government, at the federal, state, and local levels addresses public concerns. Public policy can be understood through the following characteristics:
Public policy responds to a perceived concern. The concerns could be political, social, economic, environmental, etc.
Public policy solutions are mostly addressed through legislation or regulation.
Public policy is made at the behest of the people.
Public policy is typically an ongoing process.
As it must be in a democracy, public policy has been and continues to be strongly influenced by citizens, either as individuals or as groups, who are able to affect public policy through many outlets. They can:
Vote for individuals who advocate a particular public policy concern.
Mobilize, petition, attend town halls, and request attention from their representatives via phone calls, emails, social media, and visits to local, state, and federal assemblies.
Join or fund interest groups who advocate a particular policy concerns.
In this discussion, you will analyze a politician as well as policies she or he endorses. The following resources can help you in this endeavor:
Ballotpedia’s website on political parties, candidates, ballots, and elections.
A candidate’s official website, which you can find by Googling the candidate’s name + official website
On the Issues’ website about candidates and elected officials’ political positions.
Pew Research Center’s website on public opinion polling and data-driven political research.
Vote Smart’s website database on candidates and elected officials.
As you prepare for this discussion, consider this important quote by President Dwight D. Eisenhower: “The future of this republic is in the hands of the American voter.”
Directions: Using the required, academic readings, and supplemental academic research, please address the following while adhering to the Discussion Board Rubric:
Select a recent candidate or officeholder at the federal level that you considered supporting with your vote. Please analyze this person based on the following criteria:
The Individual
Does this person’s moral and professional capacity make this individual capable of serving “we the people” ethically and well?
Political Party
How does this person’s gender, race, ethnicity, age, education, and professed religion align with their political party?
How does the person’s gender, race, ethnicity, age, education, and religion align with the electorate (those U.S. citizens within the district and or state who will either vote for or against this person)?
How do you understand this person’s political ideology?
Is this person politically polarizing? Why or why not?
Does this person have an advantage over his or her political adversaries?
Public Policy
Select two specific examples of public policy that your person advocates from the following fields:
Economic policy – for example, U.S. budget deficit spending.
Education policy – for example, the implementation of charter schools.
Environmental policy – for example, the Clean Air Act.
Foreign policy – for example, the interplay between civil liberties and the Patriot Act.
Healthcare policy – for example, the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Welfare policy – for example, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
Why are these public policies important to this person and the potential voters?
Not Required/Optional: Based on the above research, why did you consider voting for this person?
References:
About Pew Research Center. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.pewresearch.org/about/.
Ballotpedia. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://ballotpedia.org/Main_Page.
Official Guide to Government Information and Services: USAGov. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.usa.gov/.
OnTheIssues.org. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.ontheissues.org/default.htm.
The Voter’s Self Defense System. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://votesmart.org/.
 

HCA 383 Biostats Lab Assignment 4
Please answer the following short answer questions.  Please cite all the sources of your information using APA format. This assignment is due Sunday, April 22nd, 2018 at 11:59 pm.

1. In statistical terms, what is the difference between a case and a variable? (2 points).

2. Distinguish between continuous and categorical variables (2 points)?

3. When patients arrive at a healthcare facility for care, continuous data as well as categorical data are collected from each patient.

a) What are four examples of data that are collected from patients?

b) Indicate whether or not the information collected is continuous or categorical.

a) Examples of data collected from patients b) Indicate whether these data are continuous or categorical data
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c) Briefly explain why in addition to listening to the patient’s complaint of why they are attending the clinic or hospital, why gathering different types of data on the patient is important to the overall patient outcomes. Give an example to explain your answer.

4. What is the researcher looking for when he or she conducts a Pearson correlation? What does a correlation of 1 (one) mean? What does a correlation of 0 (zero) mean? And what are positive and negative correlations (6 points)?

5. In research and statistics we often hear about one factor being associated or correlated with another factor or health outcome (e.g. overweight and obesity is associated with Type 2 diabetes). We also hear about independent and dependent variables.

a) What is the relationship between the dependent and the independent variable(s)? (2 points)

b) What is (are) the difference(s) between a simple linear regression and a multiple regression? (2 points)

6. It is reported that access to fluoridated water and fluoride toothpaste is correlated with decreased number of dental caries in children. In addition to just having access to these two commodities, what are three other variables or factors that you think might be associated with the decrease in dental caries? Find and cite at least one research study that addresses this issue. (5 points) This question is a short answer essay please write at least 250 words.

  • Construct a framework for identifying, evaluating, and categorizing risk and risk management tools.
  • Appraise the relationship between a heightened regulatory environment and corporate governance.
  • Evaluate the components of operational risk and the application of corresponding risk management plans.
  • Evaluate the principles of risk and reward in the investment sector and its applications to the broader area of risk management.

Scenario

LTD Acceptance is a private property and auto insurance carrier that specializes in sports cars and motorcycles. This organization is owned by LTD Capital, a large equity group with over 15 holdings. LTD Acceptance is the parent company’s single largest holding as it drives 70% of total revenue. Due to the inherent risk involved in that segment of the market, many of LTD Acceptance’s competitors do not offer policies for sports cars or motorcycles. This market segment is underserved which is why the organization has 20,000 active policies for a sports car or a motorcycle.

LTD is headquartered in Houston, TX. LTD does not sell insurance directly to the public. Instead, it uses third-party agents to sell its policies. LTD handles all customer service needs including claims intake, policy services, and general questions. The company operates in four states: California, Texas, Louisiana, and Florida. Currently, LTD does not have an active system in place to ensure that its agents are in fact using LTD guidelines to screen potential policyholders. However, no evidence of negligence has emerged so far as the organization has yet to have a year in which it was not profitable. LTD has also had the good fortune of not suffering losses because of natural disasters or catastrophic events.

Instructions

You have been hired for the role of Senior Risk Analyst. This means that you are responsible for overseeing and managing the organization’s all risk management activities. Before you can design a plan to manage risks, your first task is to identify the primary risk exposures the organization should acknowledge. The organization is also concerned about threats to its operational efficacy. Therefore, you need to also identify operational risk exposures and explain why operational losses must be categorized. The board is also seeking your input on the relationship between risk and reward and how it pertains to the company’s investment portfolio. Your supervisor has asked you to create a PowerPoint presentation of your report. Remember your audience when crafting your presentation, and include the following slides: 8 slides minimum 

  • Title slide
  • Evaluate the significance of identifying risks and address the ramifications of failing to do so.
  • Identify two insurance regulations and analyze their roles in managing risks within the insurance industry.
  • Identify the market, business, and compliance risks LTD encounters.
  • Explain why the operational losses cannot be broadly managed. Why do they have to be categorized?
  • Examine the relationship between risk and reward and how it pertains to investing.
  • Explain why effective financial management correlates with risk management.
  • Your conclusion slide should include at least three risk management activities relevant to insurance (and your rationale for choosing them specifically) and how they link to enhanced organizational effectiveness.
for this assignment you are to upload a formal letter addressed to your boss/manager discussing some aspect dealing with the Coronavirus that concerns you at this moment. If you are not currently employed, think of your dream company and address the letter to it (use Mr. Roary Rage as the name of your boss/manager).

  • Note: This is NOT just a friendly letter or a rant about something; it should have a focus and a purpose.
  • Your letter or email MUST contain:
    1. A focus and a purpose. Use the following organizational structure:
      • What do you want them to know?
      • Why is it important for them to know this information?
      • What do you want them to do with this information?
    2. Some data (facts, figures, surveys, etc.) and quotes (indirect/direct). Do not include graphs or images. Make sure you attribute your website information/quotes correctly (check AP Stylebook for specifics).
    3. Follow these guidelines discussed in your text:
      • Don’t be Obsequious
      • Don’t be Overly Complimentary
      • Don’t Try to be Too Funny
      • Don’t refer to personal characteristics, habits, or feelings of the reader
      • Use personal pronouns
      • Avoid Impersonal constructions
      • Avoid the Passive Voice
      • Avoid Using Technical Language
      • Avoid Wordiness
  • Your letter should follow the correct format. Follow the example of a letter in your textbook, which can be found on section 11.6 Letters, Figure 11.2 Parts of a Letter.
    1. It should contain complete contact information for the receiver.
    2. A complete signature (name and title or affiliation) and contact information for you, the sender.
    3. Be single-spaced, 12 pts. Time Roman and fit on ONE page!
    4. Must follow grammar and AP Style.
    5. Similarity Score <25%.
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Assignment: Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Part 6: 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 scope and standards of practice or competencies related to your chosen specialty in the resources for this module.
  • Review the MSN specializations offered at Walden by viewing the module resource, Walden University. (n.d.). Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
  • 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.

  • With the resources specific to the MSN specialization and the, Walden University. (n.d.). Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), shared in this module, write a paragraph or make a Nursing Specialty Comparison table, 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.Assignment: Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Part 6: Finalizing the PlanAssignment: Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Part 6: Finalizing the Plan

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Ethical Dimensions of Nursing Research Studies
In the best-selling book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (Skloot, 2010), the author highlights the true story of an African-American woman who died in 1951 from cervical cancer. What makes her story unique is that prior to her death, cells from her tumor were removed and successfully grown in a petri dish. This was the first time scientists were able to successfully replicate cells outside the body, and it is estimated that billions of Lacks’ cells have been used in medical research. However, Henrietta Lacks was never asked for permission to take a sample and her family was never made aware of the widespread use of her cells. Although the culturing of her cells has been pivotal for advancing research, strong ethical concerns later arose about using these cells without patient or family approval. Ethical Dimensions of Nursing Research Studies.
This week’s readings describe historical examples of unethical research, such as a study of syphilis among African-American men in which treatment was withheld and a study in which live cancer cells were injected into elderly patients. Today, stricter controls that seek to protect study participants are placed on researchers, but breaches still occur. Careful attention must be given toward preventing unethical behavior. In this Discussion, you explore ethical considerations and issues in research.
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Ethical Dimensions of Nursing Research Studies To prepare:
Select a current health-related case involving research ethics. (If none come to mind, browse the Internet to familiarize yourself with recent cases.)
As you review the case that you have selected, reflect on the ethical principles discussed in “What Are the Major Ethical Issues in Conducting Research?” article found in this week’s Learning Resources. Which principles were breached in the case you have identified?
By Day 3
Post a description of the case that you selected and the ethical issues involved. Analyze the ethical principles that were breached by the researchers or organizations in your selected case as well as the possible cause of the breach(es). Suggest how the research might have been conducted differently to avoid or minimize the ethical problems. Discuss how research can be done on sensitive issues while still protecting the rights of the research subjects.
Read a selection of your colleagues’ Ethical Dimensions of Nursing Research Studies responses.
By Day 6
Respond to at least two of your colleagues on two different days using one or more of the following approaches:
Ask a probing question, substantiated with additional background information, and evidence.
Offer and support an alternative perspective using readings from the classroom or from your own review of the literature in the Walden Library.
Make a suggestion based on additional evidence drawn from readings or after synthesizing multiple Ethical Dimensions of Nursing Research Studies postings.

  • Consider your goals for academic accomplishments while a student of the MSN program. 
  • Reflect on the strategies presented in the Resources for this week. 

The Assignment:

  • Identify and describe at least three academic resources or strategies that can be applied to the MSN program
  • Identify and describe at least three professional resources that can be applied to success in the nursing practice in general or your specialty in particular
  • Explain how you intend to use these resources, and how they might benefit you academically and professionally.

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     Excellent   Good   Fair   Poor       Continue developing your Academic Success and Professional Development  Plan by appending the original document you began in Week 1 to develop  the second component: academic resources and strategies. To do this:

·   Identify and describe at least three academic resources or strategies that can be applied to the MSN program.          Points Range:     23 (23%) – 25 (25%)   The response clearly identifies and  accurately describes in detail at least three academic resources or  strategies that can be applied to the MSN program.        Points Range:     20 (20%) – 22 (22%)   The response partially identifies  and partially describes at least three academic resources or strategies  that can be applied to the MSN program.        Points Range:     18 (18%) – 19 (19%)   The response vaguely identifies and  vaguely describes at least two academic resources or strategies that  can be applied to the MSN program.        Points Range:     0 (0%) – 17 (17%)   The response only vaguely and  inaccurately identifies one academic resource or strategy or the three  academic resources or strategies that can be applied to the MSN program  are vague and inaccurate, or is missing.     ·   Identify and describe at least three professional resources that  can be applied to success in the nursing practice in general or your  specialty in particular.          Points Range:     23 (23%) – 25 (25%)   The response clearly identifies and  accurately describes in detail at least three professional resources  that can be applied to success in nursing practice in general or in a  specialty.        Points Range:     20 (20%) – 22 (22%)   The response partially identifies  and partially describes at least three professional resources that can  be applied to success in nursing practice in general or in a specialty.        Points Range:     18 (18%) – 19 (19%)   The response vaguely identifies and  vaguely describes at least two professional resources that can be  applied to success in nursing practice in general or in a specialty.        Points Range:     0 (0%) – 17 (17%)   The response only vaguely and  inaccurately identifies and vaguely describes one professional resource  or the three professional resources that can be applied to success in  nursing practice in general or in a specialty are vague and inaccurate,  or is missing.     ·   Explain how you intend to use these resources, and how they might benefit you academically and professionally.          Points Range:     32 (32%) – 35 (35%)   Response clearly and thoroughly  explains in detail the intended use of these resources, including a  detailed explanation of how they might be beneficial academically and  professionally.        Points Range:     28 (28%) – 31 (31%)   Response explains the intended use  of these resources, including an explanation of how they might be  beneficial academically and professionally.        Points Range:     25 (25%) – 27 (27%)   Explanation of the intended use of  these resources, including an explanation of how they might be  beneficial academically and professionally is vague or inaccurate.        Points Range:     0 (0%) – 24 (24%)   Explanation of the intended use of  these resources, including an explanation of how they might be  beneficial academically and professionally is vague and inaccurate, or  is missing.     Written Expression and Formatting – Paragraph and Sentence Structure:

Paragraphs  make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically,  and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully  focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance.  A  clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided  which delineates all required criteria.          Points Range:     5 (5%) – 5 (5%)   Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.

A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria.        Points Range:     4 (4%) – 4 (4%)   Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.     

Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive.        Points Range:     3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)   Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%- 79% of the time.      

Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic.        Points Range:     0 (0%) – 3 (3%)   Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time.

No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided.   Written Expression and Formatting – English writing standards:
Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation          Points Range:     5 (5%) – 5 (5%)   Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.        Points Range:     4 (4%) – 4 (4%)   Contains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.        Points Range:     3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)   Contains several (3-4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.        Points Range:     0 (0%) – 3 (3%)   Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.   Written Expression and Formatting – The paper follows  correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins,  indentations, page numbers, running head, parenthetical/in-text  citations, and reference list.          Points Range:     5 (5%) – 5 (5%)   Uses correct APA format with no errors.        Points Range:     4 (4%) – 4 (4%)   Contains a few (1-2) APA format errors.        Points Range:     3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)   Contains several (3-4) APA format errors.        Points Range:     0 (0%) – 3 (3%)   Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors.          Total Points: 100         

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Deliverable 1 – Public Health Nursing Presentation
Competency
Describe the foundations of public and community health nursing.
Scenario
The faculty in your nursing program have asked senior nursing students to create an infographic to improve potential nursing students’ understanding of public and community health nursing. You are a senior nursing student who has just completed your community rotation. You are very excited to share information about the world of public and community health nursing with incoming nursing students.
Instructions
Prepare an infographic that:
· Explains the scope of the public and community health nurse’s role.
· Describes the importance of public health nursing to the community well-being.
· Illustrates the role of the public health nurse from the 1800s to present day.
· Explains how public health operations work in the local community and state-level health systems.
· Defines settings where nurses address the needs of community-based populations.
· Provides stated ideas with professional language and attribution for credible sources with correct APA citation, spelling, and grammar in the infographic.
Resources
Websites
· The US Public Health Service
The Role of Ethics in Public Health Policy
· The American Public Health Association
Deliverable 5 – Public Health Interview Questions
Competency
Facilitate public health nursing care through collaboration with resource partners, including dissemination of relevant information.
Scenario
The preceptor wants to encourage senior nursing students to learn more about how public health nurse professionals collaborate with community-based resource partners. As a senior nursing student, you are asked to interview a public health nurse professional working in a community clinic, the health department, or a program that specifically deals with vulnerable populations.
You will need to prepare interview questions, contact a public health nurse professional to schedule the interview, perform the interview, and prepare a thank you email with a summary of the interview.
Instructions
Part One – Questions for Interview
Prepare six interview questions that identify:
· The role of the public health nurse professional in the community.
· The populations served by the organization.
· The collaboration that occurs with community-based resource partners.
3. To address the needs of specific populations.
3. To disseminate relevant information to the community.
Part Two – Interview
Conduct an interview with a public health nurse professional by:
· Scheduling the interview
1. Determine how the interview will take place (over the phone, in person, Skype, Google Hangout, or a web-conferencing tool).
1. Determine when the interview will be (date and time).
1. Documenting the responses to the interview questions and include the following contact information:
2. The full name of the public health nurse professional.
2. The name of the organization the public health nurse is employed.
2. Phone number of the organization.
2. Work email address of public health nurse professional.
Part Three – Thank You Email
Prepare a thank you email to the public health nurse professional that:
· Provides the public health nurse professional with two suggested resources for information to support their community.
· Concludes with a thank you statement and summary paragraph of the interview.
· Provides stated ideas with professional language and attribution for credible sources with correct APA citation, spelling, and grammar in the interview questions, interview responses document, and thank you email
Grading Rubric
Six interview questions contain all the criteria: the role of the public health nurse professional, populations served, the collaboration that occurs, to address the needs of specific populations, and to disseminate relevant information.
Documentation of interview contains all the criteria: the role of the public health nurse professional, populations served, the collaboration that occurs, to address the needs of specific populations, and to disseminate relevant information, including contact information.
Provided two suggested resources for information thorough alignment to the needs of the public health nurse professional’s community.
Exemplary thank you statement with comprehensive summary of interview
Provided stated ideas with professional language and attribution for credible sources with correct APA citation, spelling, and grammar in the interview questions, interview responses document, and thank you email.
If you have you been involved with a company doing a redesign of business processes, discuss what went right during the redesign and what went wrong from your perspective. Additionally, provide a discussion on what could have been done better to minimize the risk of failure. If you have not yet been involved with a business process redesign, research a company that has recently completed one and discuss what went wrong, what went right, and how the company could have done a better job minimizing the risk of failure.
Your paper should meet the following requirements:
• Be approximately 4-6 pages in length, not including the required cover page and reference page.
• Follow APA7 guidelines. Your paper should include an introduction, a body with fully developed content, and a conclusion.
• Support your answers with the readings from the course and at least two scholarly journal articles to support your positions, claims, and observations, in addition to your textbook.
 Discussion Question: CLO 1, CLO 2, CLO 3
Discuss the two reasons according to the video why knowledge management often fails.
What is the clash between IT and the dominant business view?
What is the difference between explicit and tacit knowledge?
What are the twom
(2) positions of knowledge creation in knowledge management?
How does knowledge management apply at your internship organization? Consider continuing your entries in your Journal weekly, for your use and to support your CLA2.