Reflect on your professional nursing experiences and how informatics has impacted or changed your practice.

Introduction to Health Information Technology Systems and Nursing Informatics 

What brought you to the nursing profession and what are your strengths as a nurse? Many times, nurses are called upon to use skills that do not relate to the reasons that made them enter their profession. What is your attitude toward change, especially the increased reliance on technology in health care? Organizations such as TIGER are developing computer competency resources to improve nursing professionals’ understanding of health care informatics. How might nursing informatics and competencies increase quality, patient safety, and job satisfaction?To prepare:

  • Review this week’s media presentation, focusing on the benefits and challenges of health informatics.
  • Reflect on your professional nursing experiences and how informatics has impacted or changed your practice.
  • Examine the TIGER and ANA informatics competencies presented in the Learning Resources. What insights do these give you with regard to:
  • How these competencies influence nursing informatics, improve quality of care and patient safety, and promote excellence in nursing practice
  • Ways in which nursing practices have changed and/or will change as a result of informatics
  • Your personal skills, strengths, and preferences related to informatics
  • Potential challenges or areas in which you need to strengthen your capabilities, and at least one strategy for accomplishing professional growth in this area

By Tomorrow 08/29/17, write a minimum of 550 words in APA format with a minimum of 3 references from the list below which include the level one headings as numbered below:

post a cohesive response that addresses the following:

1)     Briefly share your nursing background and professional interests. (background: cardiac nurse, critical care, nurse informatics).

2)     Summarize how informatics has impacted or changed nursing practice. Provide an example from your professional experience.

3)     Evaluate how established informatics competencies influence quality of care, safety improvements, and excellence in nursing practice.

4)     Assess your informatics strengths and preferences, as well as potential challenges and areas for development. (Be sure to refer to specific TIGER and ANA competencies.)

5)     Describe one strategy for enhancing your informatics skills and competencies.

Required Readings

Course Text: Ball, M. J., Douglas, J. V., Hinton Walker, P., DuLong, D., Gugerty, B., Hannah, K. J., . . . Troseth, M. R. (Eds.) (2011). Nursing informatics: Where technology and caring meet (4th ed.). London, England: Springer-Verlag.

Chapter 1, “Nursing Informatics: Transforming Nursing”

Chapter 12, “The Evolving National Informatics Landscape”

 Chapter 1 introduces the need for health care reform by detailing cost concerns and future needs of the nursing profession. A look at the beginning stages of the TIGER collaborative is also given, detailing its start at the 2006 Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. Chapter 12 provides an overview of technology’s emergence into the health care industry.

Course Text: American Nurses Association. (2008). Nursing informatics: Scope and standards of practice. Silver Spring, MD: Author.

“Introduction” (pp. 1–2)

“Informatics Competencies” (pp. 33–40)

 The 2-page excerpt from the introduction offers a brief description of the field of informatics and presents the rationale for referring to the scope and standards throughout your nursing career. The excerpt from the “Informatics Competencies” section uses research and matrices to correlate informatics competencies with the education and roles of nursing professionals.

Cesnik, B., & Kidd, M. R. (2010). History of health informatics: A global perspective. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 151, 3–8.

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

 The authors of this article begin by summarizing the rise of computer development and use. They then examine how technology will build the capabilities of future businesses.

Hovenga, E. J., Kidd, M. R., Garde, S., & Hullin Lucay Cossio, C. (2010). Health informatics: An introduction. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 151, 9–15.

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

 A brief explanation of informatics principles is given in this article.

Ozbolt, J. G., & Saba, V. K. (2008). A brief history of nursing informatics in the United States of America. Nursing Outlook, 56(5), 199–205.

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

 Examine the initiatives and technological developments that have informed the field of informatics by using this article as a guide.

Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform (TIGER). (n.d.). The TIGER Initiative: Informatics competencies for every practicing nurse: Recommendations from the TIGER collaborative. Retrieved from: http://www.mhsinformatics.org/CI-Fellowship/Workforce-Development/Competencies/Tiger.Report_Competencies_final.pdf

 For this week, focus on the executive summary and Appendix A, B, and C for review of the TIGER initiative and resulting competencies.

Required Media

Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2011). Transforming nursing and healthcare through technology: What is health informatics? Baltimore, MD: Author.

 Note:  The approximate length of this media piece is 13 minutes.

 In this week’s media presentation, the presenters discuss the extensive applications, implications, and benefits of health informatics for patients, practitioners, and health care organizations as a whole.

HIMSS/AMDIS Physician Community Podcast Series. (Producer). (2009). Episode #15: TIGER initiative – technology informatics guiding education reform. [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from http://podbay.fm/show/popout.php?id=285132709&e=1246544022

 Joyce Sensmeier, vice president of informatics at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), presents the Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform (TIGER) initiative that is aimed at educating nurses on new digital technologies. This podcast also highlights the organizational accomplishments and future informatics goals of the TIGER initiative.To access the podcast, scroll through the page linked above to find Episode #15.

American Medical Informatics Association. (2011). Video Library 1: Nursing informatics pioneers.

 Retrieved from http://www.amia.org/programs/working-groups/nursing-informatics/history-project/video-library-1

 The AMIA developed a Nursing Informatics History Project, aimed at documenting and preserving the history of nursing informatics. This project consists of two video libraries. Video Library 1 portrays the viewpoints and accomplishments of those recognized as pioneers in the informatics field.

Optional Resources

 Gugerty, B. Delaney, C. (August, 2009). Technology Informatics Guiding Educational Reform (TIGER). TIGER Informatics Competencies Collaborative (TICC) Final Report. Retrieved from http://tigercompetencies.pbworks.com/f/TICC_Final.pdf

Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform (TIGER). (n.d.). Evidence and Informatics Transforming Nursing: 3-Year Action Steps toward a 10-Year Vision. Retrieved from http://www.aacn.nche.edu/education-resources/TIGER.pdf

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Social Science homework help

MBA 550
Article Reviews
 
A literature review is a critical analysis of material that has already been published. The goal is to gain an understanding of a particular problem or issue and develop solutions to solving the issue. Literature reviews capture trends in the literature. As you explore leadership it is important to understand the current trends. Conducting article reviews is a means to examine the latest research in the field and to identify opportunities for advancement. Your article reviews will ultimately form the literature review section of your leadership paper.
 
Your article review should contain the following information and sections:

  • Definition of the problem

What is the problem or issue the article is attempting to solve? What is the direct connection to leadership?

  • Summary of previous investigations

Discuss the previous research on the issue. What impact has past research had on the problem? What is the current state of research?

  • Identification

Identify relations, contradictions, gaps, and inconsistencies in the literature. Explain any relations that are apparent in the article. What impact do these relations have on the problem? How does this article connect to previous articles that you read?

  • Recommendation

Suggest the next step or steps for solving the problem. What would you do? Why would you do it?
 
You should select articles that are of interest to you and support your leadership topic. Limit your article review to one to two typed pages double spaced. You can arrange your article review in various was, for example, grouping research on the basis of similarities to the leadership topic or historical development of leadership. The format you select should help support writing your paper.
 
 
How to cite your article?
 
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume number(issue number if available).
 
Bernstein, M. (2002). 10 tips on writing the living Web. A List Apart: For People Who Make Websites, 149.

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>Social Science homework help

›Identify the social issue and how social work practices have been approaching (theoretical framework)
›Discuss the social issue related to the unique setting (urban or rural)
›Discuss related policies/programs to address the particular social issue in the setting
›Discuss Strengths and Weakness of current policy/programs that are related to setting of Urban or Rural regarding your issue
›Discuss the recommendation for changes related to Urban or Rural
›Discuss the advocacy plan
›7-10 page excluding the cover and references page
›Use at least 3 peer reviewed journal articles
›See the rubric
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Do you believe the proposal would be approved if formally proposed?

NURSING – Executive Summary

FOLLOW INSTRUCTION, PROOFREAD, SEE RUBRIC ATTACHMENT – IF INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED I WILL FILE A CLAIM FOR MY MONEY BACK !!!!!

DUE BY 7/25/2017 – 10AM

Details:

In this assignment, you will select a program, quality improvement initiative, or other project from your place of employment. Assume you are presenting this program to the board for approval of funding. Write an executive summary (850-1,000 words) to present to the board, from which they will make their decision to fund your program or project. The summary should include:

  1. The purpose of the program or project.
  2. The target population or audience.
  3. The benefits of the program or project
  4. The cost or budget justification.
  5. The basis upon which the program or project will be evaluated.

Share your written proposal with your manager, supervisor or other colleague in a formal leadership position within a health care organization. Request their feedback using the following questions as prompts:

  1. Do you believe the proposal would be approved if formally proposed?
  2. What are some strengths and weaknesses of the proposal?

Submit the written proposal along with the “Executive Summary Feedback Form.”

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

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

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

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Assisted Suicide And Religion

Assisted Suicide And Religion

Case Study on Death and Dying
The practice of health care providers at all levels brings you into contact with people from a variety of faiths. This calls for knowledge and acceptance of a diversity of faith expressions.
The purpose of this paper is to complete a comparative ethical analysis of George’s situation and decision from the perspective of two worldviews or religions: Christianity and a second religion of your choosing. For the second faith, choose a faith that is unfamiliar to you. Examples of faiths to choose from include Sikh, Baha’i, Buddhism, Shintoism, etc.
In your comparative analysis, address all of the worldview questions in detail for Christianity and your selected faith. Refer to Chapter 2 of Called to Care for the list of questions. Once you have outlined the worldview of each religion, begin your ethical analysis from each perspective.
In a minimum of 1,500-2,000 words, provide an ethical analysis based upon the different belief systems, reinforcing major themes with insights gained from your research, and answering the following questions based on the research:

  1. How would each religion interpret the nature of George’s malady and suffering? Is there a “why” to his disease and suffering? (i.e., is there a reason for why George is ill, beyond the reality of physical malady?)
  2. In George’s analysis of his own life, how would each religion think about the value of his life as a person, and value of his life with ALS?
  3. What sorts of values and considerations would each religion focus on in deliberating about whether or not George should opt for euthanasia?
  4. Given the above, what options would be morally justified under each religion for George and why?
  5. Finally, present and defend your own view.

Support your position by referencing at least three academic resources (preferably from the GCU Library) in addition to the course readings, lectures, the Bible, and the textbooks for each religion. Each religion must have a primary source included. A total of six references are required according to the specifications listed above. Incorporate the research into your writing in an appropriate, scholarly manner.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

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Psychology homework help

DB 7
Consider for a moment that you are presented with a job offer to work in a daycare setting or in an adult/nursing-home setting. Which do you choose, and why? Brainstorm and explain challenges you think could be associated with disorders that you envision working with in either of these populations. Feel free to include any personal experience you wish while respecting the privacy of all involved.
DB 8
Identify an assignment in this course that had a positive impact on you. How will you be able to apply the skills you learned from it to gain life and/or career success?
 
Test
 
QUESTION 1
This category includes such diagnoses as fetishistic disorder and sexual masochism disorder:

paraphilic disorder.
binge eating disorder.
bulimia nervosa.
pedophilic disorder.
premature ejaculation.

10 points   
QUESTION 2
Someone whose desire to inflict pain during sex causes marked distress can be diagnosed with a:

paraphilic disorder.
binge eating disorder.
bulimia nervosa.
pedophilic disorder.
premature ejaculation.

10 points   
QUESTION 3
This involves a quickening of the latter part of the sexual response cycle:

paraphilic disorder.
binge eating disorder.
bulimia nervosa.
pedophilic disorder.
premature ejaculation.

10 points   
QUESTION 4
Voyeuristic disorder is an example of a:

paraphilic disorder.
binge eating disorder.
bulimia nervosa.
pedophilic disorder.
premature ejaculation.

10 points   
QUESTION 5
This disorder can be correlated with a lower IQ:

paraphilic disorder.
binge eating disorder.
bulimia nervosa.
pedophilic disorder.
premature ejaculation.

QUESTION 6
Describe one of the three categories covered in this unit, as well as each associated diagnosis. Be sure to discuss symptomology, etiology, epidemiology, and treatment protocols. Explain treatment barriers involved with treatment in this category. Include a brief explanation of your own reaction to the content of these categories. Ensure your response is original. Do not just recite material from the textbook.
 

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PROFESSIONAL NURSING FUTURE: CULTURAL COMPETENCE, COLLABORATION, AND QUALITY ESSAY

PROFESSIONAL NURSING FUTURE: CULTURAL COMPETENCE, COLLABORATION, AND QUALITY ESSAY

Learning Outcomes
1. Discuss cultural competence in professional nursing practice.
2. Evaluate how collaboration and teamwork assist in care delivery.
3. Assess the use of technology in professional nursing practice.
4. Compare and contrast the past and future of professional nursing.
5. Discuss QSEN.
6. Apply the IOM’s core competency of quality improvement.
Introduction
Professional nurses must be culturally competent in order to succeed in a diverse healthcare environment. Future professional nurse leaders understand the need for collaboration, cultural sensitivity/diversity, technology, and quality. The field of nursing has changed significantly over the last few decades, but the goal has always been and will always be to provide quality care that is patient-centered—to obtain quality outcomes driven by practical application of best practices. The means of reaching the goal is currently based on evidence and nursing research. This week you will learn about quality and safety education for nurses (QSEN), cultural competence, and service quality in professional nursing. You will also engage in discussions about collaboration and technology in ensuring quality. Finally, you will demonstrate an understanding of the future of professional nursing based on research.
Cultural Competence & Service Quality.  
Cultural competence enables the professional nurse to provide quality care to all patients, irrespective of socio-cultural differences. Cultural competence and service quality can only be unified if the professional nurse first acknowledges his/her personal biases. Nurses practice in various health settings that require unique skills to provide adequate care to the diverse patient population that they serve.
For this discussion, identify a time in practice when you encountered or experienced a laxity in cultural competence. Avoid using names of person(s) or organization(s). Provide an insight into the lessons learned. Use scholarly resources to support your discussion.
 
Collaboration, Technology Use, & Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) in Professional Nursing.  
Nursing care requires promptness, precision, and quality to ensure optimal care outcomes. Collaboration and teamwork provides comprehensive and efficient care for the patient. Technology enables prompt and accurate healthcare delivery. Collaboration coupled with technology enables healthcare providers to deliver care that is expeditious and efficacious.
For this discussion, select (a) the impact of technology, (b) collaboration, or (c) CQI in professional nursing care. Then, make an argument in favor of its application in your practice. Be as detailed as possible, so that your classmates can clearly agree or differ in their professional opinions. Use scholarly resources to support your discussion.

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>Management homework help

Q1
Good post.  According to the article The 10 Pros and Cons of Internal Recruitment  ” Similarly, your own staff will feel more valued, engaged and happier if you offer them opportunities to progress at your company and reward their hard work and loyalty.”  Do you agree or disagree with this statement..why or why not?
*** half page with minimum two references
substantive response to the question
Q 2
 
Managing the performance of employees is vital-yet delicate-responsibility.  Creating a work environment in which people can perform to the best of their abilities to meet the company’s goals is primary.  The ultimate success or failure of a performance management system depends on the connection to the company’s business goals, and the attitudes and skills of those responsible for administration.
One of the most difficult tasks of a manager is assessing why someone is not performing well.  Read the scenario below and consider the following questions:
Carl Spackler works in research and development for a chemical company that makes non-nutritive food additives.  His most recent assignment has been the development of a non-nutritive aerosol cooking spray. Carl has specific goals tying back to the strategic goals of the company and he has achieved them.  Carl’s manager, Ray Moran, continues to put off completing Carl’s performance evaluation for almost 6 months.  When it was time to have the in person conversation, Ray tells Carl he is busy and to read it himself.  The evaluation is 3 sentences and does not provide any feedback.
1. Describe the potential causes of this scenario.
2. What could the manager have done differently?
3. How does this affect the overall success of the company?
4. Describe the issues with retaining a good employee like Carl?
What strategies can HR put in place to avoid these issues in the future?
*** one page with minimum three references
Q3
 
Identify a company which has an incentive plan in place. You can use your own company, as well. How does the company culture affect the compensation philosophy? Discuss the strategy behind the compensation model and outline the plan design.  Include the reasons to implement an incentive plan and the different types as it relates to individuals, groups and enterprise-wide.  Why are these plans important and what make them successful.  Discuss with your peers.
*** one page with minimum three references

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Accounting homework help

For this assignment, use your Fundamentals of Advanced Accounting text to complete the following:
Problem 24 on page 135. This problem asks you to apply your knowledge of the three methods that an acquiring company can use in accounting for its investment in an acquiring company.
24. Foxx Corporation acquired all of Greenburg Company’s outstanding stock on January 1, 2016, for $600,000 cash. Greenburg’s accounting records showed net assets on that date of $470,000, although equipment with a 10-year remaining life was undervalued on the records by $90,000. Any recognized goodwill is considered to have an indefinite life.
Greenburg reports net income in 2016 of $90,000 and $100,000 in 2017. The subsidiary declared dividends of $20,000 in each of these two years.
Account balances for the year ending December 31, 2018, follow. Credit balances are indicated by parentheses.
 
Foxx
Greenburg
 
Revenues
$    (800,000)
$    (600,000)
 
Cost of goods sold
100,000
150,000
 
Depreciation expense
300,000
350,000
 
Investment income
(20,000)
–0– 
 
Net income
$ (420,000)
$ (100,000)
 
Retained earnings, 1/1/18
$(1,100,000)
$ (320,000)
 
Net income
(420,000)
(100,000)
 
Dividends declared
120,000 
20,000 
 
Retained earnings, 12/31/18
$(1,400,000)
$ (400,000)
 
Current assets
$       300,000
$       100,000
 
Investment in subsidiary
600,000
–0–
 
Equipment (net)
900,000
600,000
 
Buildings (net)
800,000
400,000
 
Land
600,000 
100,000 
 
Total assets
$ 3,200,000
$ 1,200,000
 
Liabilities
$    (900,000)
$    (500,000)
 
Common stock
(900,000)
(300,000)
 
Retained earnings
(1,400,000)
(400,000)
 
Total liabilities and equity
$(3,200,000)
$(1,200,000)
Determine the December 31, 2018, consolidated balance for each of the following accounts:
Depreciation Expense  Buildings
Dividends Declared  Goodwill
Revenues  Common Stock
Equipment
How does the parent’s choice of an accounting method for its investment affect the balances computed in requirement (a)?
Which method of accounting for this subsidiary is the parent actually using for internal reporting purposes?
If the parent company had used a different method of accounting for this investment, how could that method have been identified?
What would be Foxx’s balance for retained earnings as of January 1, 2018, if each of the following methods had been in use?
Initial value method.
Partial equity method.
Equity method.
___________________________________________________________________________________
 
For this assignment, use your Fundamentals of Advanced Accounting text to complete the following:
● Problem 14 on page 131. This problem tests your ability to apply acquisition accounting methods to reporting consolidated retained earnings.
● Problem 17 on page 133. This problem tests your ability to determine the amount of goodwill impairment.
14. Herbert, Inc., acquired all of Rambis Company’s outstanding stock on January 1, 2017, for $574,000 in cash. Annual excess amortization of $12,000 results from this transaction. On the date of the takeover, Herbert reported retained earnings of $400,000, and Rambis reported a $200,000 balance. Herbert reported internal net income of $40,000 in 2017 and $50,000 in 2018 and declared $10,000 in dividends each year. Rambis reported net income of $20,000 in 2017 and $30,000 in 2018 and declared $5,000 in dividends each year.
Assume that Herbert’s internal net income figures above do not include any income from the subsidiary.
If the parent uses the equity method, what is the amount reported as consolidated retained earnings on December 31, 2018?
Would the amount of consolidated retained earnings change if the parent had applied either the initial value or partial equity method for internal accounting purposes?
Under each of the following situations, what is the Investment in Rambis account balance on Herbert’s books on January 1, 2018?
The parent uses the equity method.
The parent uses the partial equity method.
The parent uses the initial value method.
page 132Under each of the following situations, what is Entry *C on a 2018 consolidation worksheet?
The parent uses the equity method.
The parent uses the partial equity method.
The parent uses the initial value method
17. Alomar Co., a consolidated enterprise, conducted an impairment review for each of its reporting units. In its qualitative assessment, one particular reporting unit, Sellers, emerged as a candidate for possible goodwill impairment. Sellers has recognized net assets of $1,094, including goodwill of $755. Seller’s fair value is assessed at $1,028 and includes two internally developed unrecognized intangible assets (a patent and a customer list with fair values of $199 and $56, respectively). The following table summarizes current financial information for the Sellers reporting unit:
 
Carrying   Amounts
Fair Values
 
Tangible assets, net
$ 84
$ 137
 
Recognized intangible assets, net
255
326
 
Goodwill
755
?
 
Unrecognized intangible assets
0
255
 
Total
$1,094
$1,028
Determine the amount of any goodwill impairment for Alomar’s Sellers reporting unit.
After recognition of any goodwill impairment loss, what are the reported carrying amounts for the following assets of Alomar’s reporting unit Sellers?
Tangible assets, net.
Goodwill.
Patent.
Customer list.
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Using your reports and information identify 3 specifics ways that your diet could be improved

 Nursing homework help
Use data form ChooseMyPlate.gov and information to answer the  questions in the first attachment, and the second attachment is the steps of instructions for the project.
Here is the website of ChooseMyPlate:  https://www.choosemyplate.gov.

NAME
DATE
CLASS/SECTION
KINE 205 Nutrition Assessment
Instructions:
· Use data form ChooseMyPlate.gov and information to answer the following questions.
· Be specific and detailed in your answers!
· Attach this discussion to your 3 reports from ChooseMyPlate.gov. and upload all documents.
1. Using your reports and information identify 3 specifics ways that your diet could be improved. (highlight each area of concern on your analysis and list here)
2. What are 2 specific changes you can make in your nutritional intake to improve your diet? These should be specific to the things you listed in question #1.
3. How would these changes impact your health?
4. Using the SMART goal format, create a behavior change goal to help you accomplish these nutritional changes.

5. What did you learn about your diet from tracking your intake with ChooseMyPlate.gov?

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