This week in Practice and Reinforce” the focus was on succession, so the forum this week will focus on species interactions. You saw just a few examples of adaptations that plants and animals have developed to protect themselves from predators. Your task for this forum is to seek out your own example of an adaptation that benefits a species of your choosing and present it to your classmates. This could be any type of animal with any adaptation covered in the lecture and reading materials: Mimicry, chemical defense, camouflage, warning coloration (just to name a few).
Research your chosen animal and create a new discussion post, addressing the following aspects:
Use the name of your chosen animal as the post title.
Points will be deducted for duplicate entries (unless the time stamps on both posts are very close together, suggesting they were being written at the same time).
Present your animal and your adaptation.
Discuss native habitat, other species the animal typically interacts with including predators and competitors.
Think about community interactions and co-evolution as you explore your chosen species.
Discuss how the animal’s adaptation helps them survive, as well as how its predators/competitors have evolved in response to this adaptation.
Include a picture to in your post.
(or at the very least a link to a site that has an image).
To receive full credit, you must:
- Write in complete sentences that are thoughtful, well written, and free of typos.
- Address all parts of the forum topic.
- Use vocabulary presented in the learning materials appropriately.
orum Grading and Feedback
All forums will be graded using the following criteria. You must create one discussion and reply to at least one other post by 8 pm on Saturday to receive any points.
Criteria
0 Points
1 Point
1.5 Points
2 Point
Total Possible Points
Initial Discussion
Posts information that is off-topic, incorrect, or irrelevant to forum topic
OR
there is evidence of plagiarism
OR
did not post by the deadline.
Posts adequate information with superficial thought and preparation; doesn’t address all aspects of the forum topic.
Posts well developed information that addresses all aspects of the assignment; lacks full development of concepts.
Posts well developed information that fully addresses and develops all aspects of the forum topic.
2
Criteria
0 Points
0.5 Points
0.75 Points
1 Point
Total Possible Points
Vocabulary and Concept Integration
Does not attempt to integrate appropriate vocabulary and concepts presented in the learning materials
OR
there is evidence of plagiarism
OR
Did not post by the deadline.
Attempts to integrates appropriate vocabulary and concepts presented in learning materials, but does not include personal experiences, additional references and images when appropriate
AND
demonstrates a misunderstanding of concepts.
Integrates appropriate vocabulary and concepts presented in learning materials, but does not include personal experiences, additional references and images when appropriate
OR
demonstrates a misunderstanding of concepts.
Integrates appropriate vocabulary and concepts presented in learning materials, includes personal experiences, additional references and images when appropriate.
1
Follow-Up Postings
Posts no follow-up responses to others.
Posts shallow contribution to discussion (e.g., agrees or disagrees); does not enrich discussion.
Elaborates on an existing posting with further comment or observation.
Demonstrates analysis of others’ posts; extends meaningful discussion by building on thoughts provided by others.
1
Uniqueness of Discussion Topic
(When Applicable)
Topic selected is identical to a discussion posted earlier in the forum.
Topic selected is very similar to a discussion posted earlier in the forum. (i.e. you post about Bengal tigers when someone else already posted about Siberian tigers)
N/A
Topic selected is unique to other classmates
OR
time stamp of posting is within 1 hour of another post on the same topic.
1
Maximum Score
4 – 5
An example of how the discussion should look like
rctic wolves have many adaptations for living in the cold. One of them is size. The bigger the wolf are, the more warmth. Arctic wolves have two layers of fur. The outer one is thicker and conserves heat while the inner one is a waterproof layer, sort of like a scuba diving suit. That way they can survive snow and the cold, while the thickness and the ability to conserve warmth decrease during summer. Arctic wolves have smaller ears than other wolves since that also helps them conserve heat. The paws on a wolf are padded with fat to give them a grip on snow and ice and also to protect them from the cold ground. Arctic wolves must travel over large distances to hunt their main prey, musk ox and caribou (or reindeer). They will prey on smaller animals, such as arctic hares, arctic foxes, lemmings, and waterfowl. Sometimes, they will scavenge the leftover prey of a polar bear. Arctic wolves are carnivorous, and since there is such little plant life in the arctic anyway, they only eat meat.
Parents Arctic Wolf.
Baby Arctic Wolf.
Purpose, concepts, assumptions, and theory's implications for nursing practice, nursing education, and nursing research
UncategorizedQUESTION
please critique your peers’ works, such as purpose, concepts, assumptions, and theory’s implications for nursing practice, nursing education, and nursing research. Does each group use concepts and
select a theory of nursing that fits with your understanding of effective nursing values and practices.
Uncategorizedn this assignment, you are to select a theory of nursing that fits with your understanding of effective nursing values and practices. Prepare a thorough review of the theory, including a discussion of how this theory will guide your planning to implement the theory in your work as a nurse, will inform you anticipation of barriers to implementation and will assist you in creating a plan to evaluate the effectiveness of care provided while employing this theory.(Imogene king’s theory of goal attainment)
Use the following process to guide your work:
Select one nursing theory that is useful to your practice setting.
Research the literature for refereed journal articles (include current, classic – by theorist, and relevant scholarly sources) that discuss the use of the theory in practice. Use a sufficient number of scholarly sources in your paper, but at least five.
Critically review the nursing theory and develop a plan for how you would utilize this theory in your practice. Be sure to include thoughts related to holistic spiritual nursing care. (Use Chapter 3 of Smith & Parker to review theory.)
In a 6-8 page (not including the title and reference pages, no abstract required for this paper) 6th edition APA paper using spelling/grammar following APA guidelines:
Introduction (Overview, purpose, your rationale for selecting the nursing theory, and plan for paper)
Synthesis of selected nursing theory
Examine the nursing theory’s components
Design plan for implementing nursing theory into practice
Anticipate potential barriers/challenges to implementation
Create plan for evaluating the effectiveness of care provided using this nursing theory
Construct examples.
Summary (explain how you have met the purpose of this paper
species interactions
Nursing HomeworksThis week in Practice and Reinforce” the focus was on succession, so the forum this week will focus on species interactions. You saw just a few examples of adaptations that plants and animals have developed to protect themselves from predators. Your task for this forum is to seek out your own example of an adaptation that benefits a species of your choosing and present it to your classmates. This could be any type of animal with any adaptation covered in the lecture and reading materials: Mimicry, chemical defense, camouflage, warning coloration (just to name a few).
Research your chosen animal and create a new discussion post, addressing the following aspects:
Use the name of your chosen animal as the post title.
Points will be deducted for duplicate entries (unless the time stamps on both posts are very close together, suggesting they were being written at the same time).
Present your animal and your adaptation.
Discuss native habitat, other species the animal typically interacts with including predators and competitors.
Think about community interactions and co-evolution as you explore your chosen species.
Discuss how the animal’s adaptation helps them survive, as well as how its predators/competitors have evolved in response to this adaptation.
Include a picture to in your post.
(or at the very least a link to a site that has an image).
To receive full credit, you must:
orum Grading and Feedback
All forums will be graded using the following criteria. You must create one discussion and reply to at least one other post by 8 pm on Saturday to receive any points.
Criteria
0 Points
1 Point
1.5 Points
2 Point
Total Possible Points
Initial Discussion
Posts information that is off-topic, incorrect, or irrelevant to forum topic
OR
there is evidence of plagiarism
OR
did not post by the deadline.
Posts adequate information with superficial thought and preparation; doesn’t address all aspects of the forum topic.
Posts well developed information that addresses all aspects of the assignment; lacks full development of concepts.
Posts well developed information that fully addresses and develops all aspects of the forum topic.
2
Criteria
0 Points
0.5 Points
0.75 Points
1 Point
Total Possible Points
Vocabulary and Concept Integration
Does not attempt to integrate appropriate vocabulary and concepts presented in the learning materials
OR
there is evidence of plagiarism
OR
Did not post by the deadline.
Attempts to integrates appropriate vocabulary and concepts presented in learning materials, but does not include personal experiences, additional references and images when appropriate
AND
demonstrates a misunderstanding of concepts.
Integrates appropriate vocabulary and concepts presented in learning materials, but does not include personal experiences, additional references and images when appropriate
OR
demonstrates a misunderstanding of concepts.
Integrates appropriate vocabulary and concepts presented in learning materials, includes personal experiences, additional references and images when appropriate.
1
Follow-Up Postings
Posts no follow-up responses to others.
Posts shallow contribution to discussion (e.g., agrees or disagrees); does not enrich discussion.
Elaborates on an existing posting with further comment or observation.
Demonstrates analysis of others’ posts; extends meaningful discussion by building on thoughts provided by others.
1
Uniqueness of Discussion Topic
(When Applicable)
Topic selected is identical to a discussion posted earlier in the forum.
Topic selected is very similar to a discussion posted earlier in the forum. (i.e. you post about Bengal tigers when someone else already posted about Siberian tigers)
N/A
Topic selected is unique to other classmates
OR
time stamp of posting is within 1 hour of another post on the same topic.
1
Maximum Score
4 – 5
An example of how the discussion should look like
rctic wolves have many adaptations for living in the cold. One of them is size. The bigger the wolf are, the more warmth. Arctic wolves have two layers of fur. The outer one is thicker and conserves heat while the inner one is a waterproof layer, sort of like a scuba diving suit. That way they can survive snow and the cold, while the thickness and the ability to conserve warmth decrease during summer. Arctic wolves have smaller ears than other wolves since that also helps them conserve heat. The paws on a wolf are padded with fat to give them a grip on snow and ice and also to protect them from the cold ground. Arctic wolves must travel over large distances to hunt their main prey, musk ox and caribou (or reindeer). They will prey on smaller animals, such as arctic hares, arctic foxes, lemmings, and waterfowl. Sometimes, they will scavenge the leftover prey of a polar bear. Arctic wolves are carnivorous, and since there is such little plant life in the arctic anyway, they only eat meat.
Parents Arctic Wolf.
Baby Arctic Wolf.
Demographic Distribution, Mortality Trends, and Access to Health Care Services.Analyze the growing consumer demographics in a diverse U.S. society in terms of consumer satisfaction with health care services, and provide a rationale for the use of present health services in todays diverse demographical social framework.
UncategorizedHSA 500Demographic Distribution, Mortality Trends, and Access to Health Care Services.Analyze the growing consumer demographics in a diverse U.S. society in terms of consumer satisfaction with health care services, and provide a rationale for the use of present health services in todays diverse demographical social framework. (This is an interesting topic and I look forward to the discussion. The United States is a diverse country and one size does not fit all. For example, in Florida the demographics are older folks, whereas Alaska, the demographics are diverse and very rural).Analyze the demands and growing trends in new diseases (e.g., heart disease and cancer) affecting the present U.S. population. Summarize the impact of these demands on available health services. (There are too many examples to list for this discussion. I look forward to hearing your thoughts. The one demand on health care that is in the media is Ebola and the respiratory virus that has killed several children. There is also the swine flu, sexually transmitted disease, chronic disease).Analyze the mortality trends in the U.S. and compare the demographic distribution associated with these trends. Evaluate the importance of societys role in promoting a healthy lifestyle, as well as adopting lifestyle choices.(This will be an interesting discussion. For example, in the 1950s before the polio vaccine was discovered, most children either died or had a physical impediment. I look forward to the discussion.)
differing approaches of nursing leaders and managers to issues in practice.
UncategorizedEffective Approaches in Leadership and Management (Benchmark Assessmen Details: 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: 1. issue: nursing shortage and nurse turn-over, 2. Compare and contrast how you would expect nursing leaders and managers to approach nursing shortage and nurse turn-over. Support your rationale by using the theories, principles, skills, and roles of the leader versus manager described in your readings. 3. 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. ( my best style will be Brandi Dahlin or Baxter Cecilia personal Philosophy of Nursing). The writer use whatever you think is easier to use. I personally would like people to participate in their work. I f I was a leader or a manager I would hold a monthly meeting to review our work and see if improvement is needed. I will use my employees ideas and add mine and explain them why. Team work is my highest goal. 4. 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.
Distinguish between the contributions of computer science, information science, and nursing science to nursing informatics
UncategorizedYou Decide Reflection Guidelines Purpose The purpose of this applicationis to provide the student an opportunity to reflect on selected DNP competencies acquired through the NR706 course. Course Outcomes This assignment provides documentation of student ability to meet the following course outcomes: CO1: Explore computer technology issues in nursing informatics (PO #7). CO2: Distinguish between the contributions of computer science, information science, and nursing science to nursing informatics (PO #7). CO5: Determine human factor issues in nursing informatics (PO #7). CO7: Analyze systems management issues in nursing informatics (PO #7). CO10: Formulate strategies using healthcare technology and informatics to improve patient safety and health outcomes for quality improvement of advanced nursing practice (PO #6). Points This assignment is worth a total of 100 points. Due Date Submit your completed application MT of Week 8 as directed. Requirements 1. The You Decide Reflectionis worth 100 points and will be graded on quality of self-assessment, use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, sentence structure, and overall organization based on the required components as summarized in the directions and grading criteria/rubric. 2. Create your essay using Microsoft Word(a part of Microsoft Office), which is the required format for all Chamberlain College of Nursing documents. You can tell that the document is saved as a MS Word document because it will end in “.docx” 3. Follow the directions and grading criteria closely. Any questions about your essay may be posted under the Q&A forum. 4. The length of the reflection is to be within three to six pages excluding title page and reference pages. 5. APA format is required with both a title page and reference page. Use the required components of the review as Level 1 headers (upper and lower case, centered): Note: Introduction – Write an introduction but do not use “Introduction” as a heading in accordance with the rules put forth in the Publication manual of the American Psychological Association(2010, p. 63). a. You Decide Reflection b. Conclusion Preparing Your Reflection The DNP Essentials (AACN, 2006)outline a number ofinformation systems and technologycompetencies for theDNP-prepared nurse. Reflect on the NR706 course readings, discussion threads, and applications you have completed across this course and write a reflective essay regarding the extent to which you feel you are now prepared to: 1. “Design, select, use, and evaluate programs that evaluate and monitor outcomes of care, care systems, and quality improvement including consumer use of healthcare information systems. 2. Analyze and communicate critical elements necessary to the selection, useand evaluation of healthcare information systems and patient care technology. 3. Demonstrate the conceptual ability and technical skills to develop and executean evaluation plan involving data extraction from practice informationsystems and databases. 4. Provide leadership in the evaluation and resolution of ethical and legal issueswithin healthcare systems relating to the use of information, informationtechnology, communication networks, and patient care technology. 5. Evaluate consumer health information sources for accuracy, timeliness, and appropriateness” (AACN, 2006, p. 13). Reference: American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN]. (2006). The essentials of doctoral education for advanced nursing practice.Washington, DC: Author.
Essay
Uncategorized>Physiology homework help
Uncategorized1. Name at least three reasons to study anatomy and physiology.
2. For whom would an appreciation of the structural characteristics of the human heart come more easily: an alien who lands on Earth, abducts a human, and dissects his heart, or an anatomy and physiology student performing a dissection of the heart on her very first day of class? Why?
3. Name the six levels of organization of the human body.
4. The female ovaries and the male testes are a part of which body system? Can these organs be members of more than one organ system? Why or why not?
5. Explain why the smell of smoke when you are sitting at a campfire does not trigger alarm, but the smell of smoke in your residence hall does.
6. Identify three different ways that growth can occur in the human body.
7. When you open a bottle of sparkling water, the carbon dioxide gas in the bottle form bubbles. If the bottle is left open, the water will eventually “go flat.” Explain these phenomena in terms of atmospheric pressure.
8. On his midsummer trek through the desert, Josh ran out of water. Why is this particularly dangerous?
9. What regulatory processes would your body use if you were trapped by a blizzard in an unheated, uninsulated cabin in the woods?
10. If a bullet were to penetrate a lung, which three anterior thoracic body cavities would it enter, and which layer of the serous membrane would it encounter first?
11. Which medical imaging technique is most dangerous to use repeatedly, and why?
12. Explain why ultrasound imaging is the technique of choice for studying fetal growth and development.
analyze gender-related differences in physical health
Nursing HomeworksHealth statistics demonstrate that morbidity (sickness) and mortality (death) rates for specific diseases and other health issues (e.g., violence, accidents, homicide) are different for men and women. For example, men are diagnosed with and die from specific cancers, such as lung cancer and colon cancer, at higher rates than women do. Women are diagnosed with breast cancer at higher rates than men (though more than 1,000 men each year are diagnosed with breast cancer). While this difference in disease and disorder prevalence and mortality is interesting, it would be useful to know why there are differences between men and women.
Biological differences between men and women in areas such as hormones and immune response certainly can contribute to health differences between the sexes, but in order to fully explore their causes, other variables must be examined. An important area to consider when looking at health and gender is behavior. That is, do men and women behave differently when it comes to health? Health-related behaviors fall into two basic categories: preventative behaviors and direct health-related behaviors. For example, seeing a physician for an annual check-up and health screening, eating well, exercising, and maintaining low stress levels are preventative behaviors. Engaging in high-risk sports and smoking are direct health-related behaviors. Gender differences in health behaviors must be interpreted carefully. For example, frequency of doctor visits—which is higher among women—should not necessarily be interpreted as a reliable indicator of higher morbidity in women, since women tend to engage in more preventative health behaviors.
A second group of variables related to gender differences in health issues is made up of the confounding variables that your text refers to as artifacts. These include physician bias and how the health care system treats men and women. For example, men and women are screened differently, diagnosed differently, and treated differently for many health problems. It also includes differences in socioeconomic status, such as education and income, that correspond to health outcomes.
Lastly, gender differences in social roles may contribute to health differences. Physically demanding careers held more often by men may lead to greater health risks such as job-related injury. On the other hand, women’s traditional role as family caretaker can also lead to health risks such as poor self-care and fatigue.
For this Discussion, you will analyze gender-related differences in physical health for a specific health issue of your choosing. You will not only explore its incidence and causes, but will also share potential strategies to mitigate risk.
To prepare
· Review this week’s Learning Resources, focusing on the gender-related differences and similarities in issues related to health.
· Select a physical health issue that interests you that has gender-related differences, and research this health issue using the Walden Library and other reputable academic sources.
· Search the literature for effective strategies to mitigate the risk of the health issue.
Reading for this week, and please review this week’s readings and try to incorporate in your answer.
Helgeson, V. S. (2017). Psychology of gender (5th ed.). New York, NY: Taylor and Francis.
Mars vs. Venus: The gender gap in health. (2010, January). Harvard Men’s Health Watch, 14(6), 1–5. Retrieved from the MEDLINE with Full Text database (Accession No. 20464795).
Nursing homework help
UncategorizedWriting Assignment
This paper should be written based on your clinical experience during your clinical rotation. Reflect back on a patient, situation and/or diagnosis that you were exposed to. All of the following must be followed for credit::
• 3 references from journals, textbooks, or from .edu and .gov websites only
• APA formatting must be used for all citations
• Proper grammar & punctuation
• Title page, body, reference page
• Cultural considerations for this patient. Include any culturally related biases that you may have and how you may have to adjust your thinking or how you speak to a patient
• Minimum of 3 pages (not including title page, abstract and reference page)
• Make sure to: *Describe the situation *Define any meds and diagnosis that you talk about, remember to cite *How did you feel about what you are describing? *How does this experience influence your thoughts or feelings regarding this situation, the meds, the diagnosis? *How does this experience affect your path through nursing school? *How does this experience affect your future as a registered nurse?