Please complete 15 slide powerpoint. 

Current Issues For Advanced Practice Registered Nurses

Prepare a 1,400-word paper using the findings from the Regulated Scope of Practice Learning Team assignment to guide you in addressing the questions below: The 2 states used in learning team are Arizona and south Carolina. Please paper based on those 2 states only. Paper needs to address questions below. All questions Needs to be addressed in the paper.
1.How do the state-specific regulations impact NPs?
2. What regulatory barriers continue to exist for NPs in each state?
3. Where has progress been made, if any?
4. What remains to be done?
5. Explain the four different roles of the advance practice registered nurse: nurse practitioner, certified nurse midwife, clinical nurse specialist, and the certified registered nurse anesthetist.
6. What professional opportunities are available to develop interprofessional relationships within advanced practice nursing?
7. Describe at least one ethical issue that may be faced by an NP. Explain how you as an NP would address the issue.
8. Describe concepts of profession and professionalism as they pertain to the APRN. What is different as an RN for a profession and professionalism as compared to an APN?
9. Analyze historical factors contributing to the development of advanced practice nursing roles.
10. What has happened over time that has made APRNs what they are today?
Cite and reference using APA guidelines. Master Level Writing Please….

In this assignment, you are to use the same corporation you selected and focused on for the Strategic Management and Strategic Competitiveness assignment.
 
Using the corporation you chose from the Week 3 assignment, Strategic Management and Strategic Competitiveness, examine the industry in which the entity operates. Use any or all of the following resources to conduct research on the company:
 
Company website.
Public filings from the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Filings & Forms page.
Strayer University’s online databases.
The Lexis Advance database.
Other miscellaneous sources. Note: the company’s annual report will often provide insights that other resources may not include.
Use the External and Internal Environments Template [DOC] to ensure that your assignment meets the requirements.
 
Requirements
Write a 4–6 page paper in which you do the following:
 
Choose the two segments of the general environment that would rank highest in their influence on the corporation you chose.
Assess how these segments affect the corporation you chose and the industry in which it operates.
Considering the five forces of competition, choose the two that you estimate are the most significant for the corporation you chose.
Evaluate how well the company has addressed these two forces in the recent past.
With the same two forces in mind, predict what the company might do to improve its ability to address these forces in the near future.
Assess the external threats affecting this corporation and the opportunities available to the corporation.
Give your opinions on how the corporation should deal with the most serious threat and the greatest opportunity. Justify your answer.
Give your opinion on the corporation’s greatest strengths and most significant weaknesses.
Choose the strategy or tactic the corporation should select to take maximum advantage of its strengths, and the strategy or tactic the corporation should select to fix its most significant weakness. Justify your choices.
Determine the company’s resources, capabilities, and core competencies.
Go to the Strayer University Online Library to locate three quality references. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as academic resources.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
 
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is as follows:
 
Analyze the effects of the general environment, competition, threats, opportunities, strengths, and weaknesses relative to a corporation.
By submitting this paper, you agree: (1) that you are submitting your paper to be used and stored as part of the SafeAssign™ services in accordance with the Blackboard Privacy Policy; (2) that your institution may use your paper in accordance with your institution’s policies; and (3) that your use of SafeAssign will be without recourse against Blackboard Inc. and its affiliates.
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While this weeks topic highlighted the uncertainty of Big Data, the author identified the following as areas for future research. Pick one of the following for your Research paper:
 
Additional study must be performed on the interactions between each big data characteristic, as they do not exist separately but naturally interact in the real world.
The scalability and efficacy of existing analytics techniques being applied to big data must be empirically examined.
New techniques and algorithms must be developed in ML and NLP to handle the real-time needs for decisions made based on enormous amounts of data.
More work is necessary on how to efficiently model uncertainty in ML and NLP, as well as how to represent uncertainty resulting from big data analytics.
Since the CI algorithms are able to find an approximate solution within a reasonable time, they have been used to tackle ML problems and uncertainty challenges in data analytics and process in recent years.
Your paper should meet these requirements:
 
Be approximately four to six pages in length, not including the required cover page and reference page.
Follow APA 7 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.
Be clearly and well-written, concise, and logical, using excellent grammar and style techniques. You are being graded in part on the quality of your writing.
 

Nursing Ethics Policy

APA format (heading, title page, in text citation, references page)

How do spiritual beliefs impact political ideologies and the policy process? How have they affected the health policy reform process? Give examples and support your reasoning with appropriate references.(300-400 words)

What is the role of a religious ethic in public policy today? Should a religious ethic or theistic worldview take priority over that of others? How can religious policy decision makers remain true to their personal values while respecting the views of individuals with differing cultural and spiritual beliefs? (300-400 words)

  1. During weeks 3 and 6, you will complete a nursing theorist video analysis/reflection of one of the nursing theorist videos provided in the course. We highly recommend that you watch as many of these videos as you can throughout the course. This is a great opportunity for you to see and hear directly from the actual theorists that you are reading about in the text. Click on the Nursing Theorist Video Link in the main menu on the left to see the collection of videos.After watching one of the theorist videos, reflect about what you have learned. Compose a paper that addresses the following:
    1. Explain why you chose to watch this particular theorist’s video.
    2. Describe the parts of your personal philosophy where you agree or disagree with this theorist.
    3. Is there anything that surprised you in the video? If so, what surprised you?
    4. Would you recommend this video to another student? If so, why would you recommend it?
    5. What value did you receive from watching it?
    Your paper should be 2–3 pages in length, in APA format, typed in Times New Roman with 12-point font, and double-spaced with 1″ margins. If outside sources are used, they must be cited appropriately.Points Possible: 50
  2. By submitting this paper, you agree: (1) that you are submitting your paper to be used and stored as part of the SafeAssign™ services in accordance with the Blackboard Privacy Policy; (2) that your institution may use your paper in accordance with your institution’s policies; and (3) that your use of SafeAssign will be without recourse against Blackboard Inc. and its affiliates.

I NEED A POSITIVE COMMENT BASED IN THIS ARGUMENT..BETWEEN 100 -120 WORDS

Knowledge of nurses about the intervention for the prevention of pneumonia associated with mechanical ventilation: This article seeks to investigate the knowledge of pneumonia prevention interventions. There seems to be a disconnect between the evidence research has made available and clinical practice. One strength is that the method used allows for honest results. However, the weakness is that the study was conducted at one hospital, in one unit so the generalizability is unknown.

Wagner, B. V., Alves, E. F., Brey, C., Waldrigues, M. C., & Caveião, C. (2015). KNOWLEDGE OF NURSES ABOUT THE INTERVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF PNEUMONIA ASSOCIATED WITH MECHANICAL VENTILATION. Journal Of Nursing UFPE / Revista De Enfermagem UFPE, 9(5), 7902-7909. doi:10.5205/reuol.6121-57155-1-ED.0905201521

Evaluation of a bundle to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia in an intensive care: This article is aimed at evaluating compliance with a bundle to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia in an Intensive Care Unit. Bundles are only effective if used appropriately and consistently. Nurses must understand and comply in order to reduce VAP in the ICU setting. One strength is that samples were taken from many settings and consisted of nearly 1,500 participants. One weakness is that VAP bundles are not universal and vary between facilities.

Guterres da S, Raquel Kuerten de S, Eliane Regina Pereira do N, Kátia Cilene Godinho B, Cibele D’Avila Kramer C. (2014). Evaluation of a bundle to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia in an intensive care. (3):744

Ventilator-associated pneumonia bundled strategies: an evidence-based practice: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is an ongoing challenge for critical care nurses as they use current evidence-based strategies to decrease its incidence and prevalence. This article aims to provide a review of the literature on VAP bundle (VAPB) practices, describe the etiology and risk factors and define bundled practices, discuss an explanatory framework that promotes knowledge translation of VAPBs into clinical settings, and to identify areas for further research and implications for practice to decrease the incidence of VAP. One strength is multiple resources were used to provide reliable results. One weakness is that though bundles were proven effective overall, it does not specify or account for the different interventions that are in each bundle.

O’Keefe-McCarthy, S., Santiago, C., & Lau, G. (2014). Ventilator-associated pneumonia bundled strategies: an evidence-based practice. Worldviews On Evidence-Based Nursing, 5(4), 193-204

Critical care nurses’ knowledge of, adherence to and barriers towards evidence-based guidelines for the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia: There is an ongoing need for improvements in education and effective implementation strategies. Barriers in prevention of VAP include education or lack thereof and appropriate and consistent implementation. Strength is that it includes all barriers and provides a clear picture of the issues. A weakness is it relies on nurses to be honest about lack of compliance with existing bundles.

Jansson, M., Ala-Kokko, T., Ylipalosaari, P., Syrjälä, H., & Kyngäs, H. (2013). Critical care nurses’ knowledge of, adherence to and barriers towards evidence-based guidelines for the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia – A survey study. Intensive & Critical Care Nursing, 29216-227

Practical Nursing Assistants and Pneumonia Prevention Associated with Mechanical Ventilation in ICU: Assesses the knowledge of nurses in pneumonia prevention practices associated with mechanical ventilation in patients hospitalized in  intensive care unit. It identified the importance of the nurses´ role to care practices in the care of critically ill patients and the importance of recognizing the clinical findings to establish a diagnosis. The results provide subsidies for a reflection on the role of nurses in intensive care healthcare practices in the prevention of pneumonia in patients who are undergoing mechanical ventilation. One strength is that it includes the roles of support staff and their contributions to compliance. A weakness is that the roles of support staff are given through the opinions of ICU nurses.

Oliveira Gonçalves, É., Santos de Lima, M., de Lima Melo, J., Rodrigues Pontes, M. S., Barros Sousa, A. O., & Pinheiro Albernaz, M. (2015). Practical Nursing Assistants and Pneumonia Prevention Associated with Mechanical Ventilation in ICU. Journal Of Nursing UFPE / Revista De Enfermagem UFPE, 9(12), 1069-1077

Bundle to Prevent Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: A Collective Constructive: This article reports on a qualitative convergent care research, which was aimed at the collective construction of a bundle to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia by nursing and physiotherapy professionals at the intensive care unit. The construction of the VAP bundle was guided by the evidence-based practice criteria and consists of four preventive care acts: oral hygiene with 0.12% chlorhexidine; headboard elevated (30-45º); endotracheal cuff pressure between 20-30 cmH2O; and care with the aspiration of tracheal secretions. The implementation of these recommendations can support healthcare practice, contributing to reduce ventilator-associated pneumonia rates. A strength is it provides evidence of what an effective bundle is and how it can reduce incidence of VAP. A weakness is it does not provide evidence for each individual intervention or others that are included in bundles at other facilities.

Da Silva, S., do Nascimento, E., & de Salles, R. (2013). Bundle to Prevent Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: A Collective Constructive. 21(4), 837-844

The Business of Behavioral Health

Managed care has had a significant impact on the delivery of behavioral health services. This has influenced the way that the behavioral health industry conducts business. This week’s research paper will focus on the business of behavioral health.

Read the following articles from the EBSCO host database:

  • Covall, M. (2005, January). Medicare prospective payment comes to        psychiatric hospitals. Behavioral Health Management, 25(1), 54–57.
  • Oss, M. E. (2005). What’s next for managed behavioral health. (Cover story). Behavioral Health Management, 25(6), 11-14

You should also search the Internet to further learn about additional factors that influence the business model of behavioral health.

To complete this research paper, you will need to include an introduction and conclusion section as well as a title page and reference section. The paper should adhere to the following guidelines:

  • The length of the paper should be 6 to 8 double-spaced pages (not including the title and reference pages).
  • The main sections should have a:
    • Title page
    • Introduction
    • Body of the paper (with subheadings)
    • Conclusion
    • Reference page(s)
  • The paper must use the APA format for citing sources and references.

Your paper introduction (one page) should include the following points:

  • An overview of the research paper
  • The purpose or objective of the research paper

The body of the paper (four to six pages) should address each of the following topics using information learned in the course, in combination with outside references:

  • In today’s healthcare scenario, are behavioral health services viewed as a profession? How? Is behavioral health service different from the rest of the healthcare industry? If yes, how? If no, why?
  • Describe the main reasons why behavioral healthcare may be reimbursed differently than any other healthcare services, in general. What factors need to be addressed based on the population served? Utilize your course and text readings to support your answers.
  • What are some of the challenges faced by behavioral healthcare providers who operate in a managed care environment? What are some of the areas of conflict between behavioral healthcare providers and managed care? Which amongst these conflict areas do you think is the most crucial, and requires immediate attention, and why?
  • Will the managed care environment be able to support the services required to provide effective residential treatment? In your opinion, what will a residential treatment facility need to continue providing effective treatment while still being able to get reimbursed, especially through Medicaid or Medicare services? (You can use the the to get more information on these topics.)
Directions: Follow the instructions in each Part below to complete the assignment.
Reminder: All answers must paraphrased (in your own words) and not copy/pasted from the internet. Cite any sources or websites that you used in researching your work. Be sure your response is written in Academic English. If needed, refer to the section on Academic English in Orientation.
Part A
Directions: Conduct research and answer each of the following questions.
A. What type of genre is The Illiad?
B. Explain the theories of ‘unitarianism’ and ‘expansion’ as these relate to the authorship of The Illiad.
Part B – Books 1-10
Directions: Answer each of the following questions.
(1) Why are the Greeks and Trojans fighting?
(2) How does Priam (Alexandros) behave in the following situations:
____a. When the Greeks and Trojans met in battle?
____b. When Menalaos accepts his offer?
____c. When he sees Helen?
____d. When Hector shames him?
(3) What kind of person is Paris?
(4) Which gods fight for the Greeks? Which fight for Troy? Why?
(5) Briefly describe Hector’s visit with his wife and child. Why is it hard for him to return to battle? Why does he go?
(6) How do the Greeks try to protect their ships? What is their fear?
(7) Why do the three envoys visit Achilles? What arguments do they present? How does Achilles respond to them?
Part C – Books 11-24
Directions: Answer each of the following questions.
(1) Briefly describe how Agamemnon, Diomedes, and Odysseus become wounded. Who is winning at the end of this day’s battle?
(2) Why does Patroclus want to enter the war? What is Achilles’ reaction?
(3) What is Achilles’ reaction after Patroclus’ death?
(4) Why is it important for Achilles and Agamemnon to reconcile publicly?
(5) What hardships have resulted from Achilles’ anger?
(6) How does the tide of war change after Achilles enters the war?
(7) How does Achilles honor Patroclus and dishonor Hector?
(8) Why do the gods interfere with Achilles’ plans for Hector’s body?
(9) What are the results of Priam’s meeting with Achilles? Why?
(10) The Iliad ends without total victory for the Greeks. Why?
(11) Contrast Hector and Achilles. Which do you like better? Why?
(12) In your opinion, is Achilles any different at the end of the story than he was at the beginning? Explain.
Part D – Greek Gods
Directions: Follow each step below to complete the assignment.
Step 1. Choose the name of a Greek god who appears in the Iliad.
Step 2. Find out as much about the god or goddess as you can.
Step 3. Write a short exposition about the god’s exploits.

Question Description

Deciding to place a loved one into a long-term care facility can be extremely difficult. Even more difficult is the thought of your loved one’s rights being violated while in long-term care. Patient healthcare rights are not as clearly defined as one would expect, and there are long-term care and other healthcare facilities that create their own sets of patient rights. However, there are also certain indisputable rights afforded to patients across the board.

Read the case study titled “A Legal and Ethical Dilemma”, located on pages 463-465 of your text. Next, use the Internet or Strayer Library to research information on a patient’s right to die.

Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

  1. Describe the legal and ethical dilemma discussed in the case study. Analyze the key ways in which a patient’s right to die relates to this specific case.
  2. From your research, specify the potential repercussions for failure to comply with the wishes of a patient who has requested to withhold a life-sustaining procedure. Next, take a position on whether the patient’s right to die or the patient’s right to be protected from harm should take precedence in this case. Provide a rationale for your position.
  3. Imagine that you are a part of the ethics committee investigating this case. Determine the main facts pertaining to the issue that the committee should consider. Suggest one (1) step that the facility should take next in order to resolve the dilemma. Provide a rationale for your response.
  4. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources. Note: Wikipedia and other similar websites do not qualify as academic resources.

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:

  • Identify the factors that have led to the current realities of long-term care in the United States.
  • Assess the various stakeholder groups of long-term care along with the nature of the relationship(s).
  • Evaluate the impact of litigation on long-term care providers and practices.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in long-term care management.
  • Write clearly and concisely about long-term care management using proper writing mechanics.