Select either Option A or Option B to respond to and indicate within your post which option you chose.
Option A: Identify what you believe are the top three challenges in setting up a hospital-based committee from a managerial perspective. In a 250- to 300-word post, discuss your rationale and address the following questions:
Why are committees advantageous for health care organizations?
What are some of the steps that you as a manager, could take to overcome these challenges?
How would you address conflict and/or divisiveness within the committee or team?
Option B : Committees have been determined as a necessary component to health care organizations. As a manager, you have been tasked to set up a committee with one of the hospital departments. In doing so, consider the following questions:
How much influence should the committee have in the overall management structure?
How would you maintain authority without adopting an autocratic leadership style?
How would you set up an employee team without violating union and labors laws?
research article critique (nursing)
The purpose of this assignment is for the student to learn to examine, analyze, critique, and summarize an original research article. Student is to select an article from a list located in Course Resources. There is a choice of articles from which you must choose ONE to complete this assignment.
Course Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to meet the following course outcomes:
CO1: Examine the sources of evidence that contribute to professional nursing practice. (PO #7)
CO2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (POs #4 and 8)
CO4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and lab significance related to evidence-based practice. (POs #4 and 8)
CO5: Recognize the role of research findings in evidence-based practice. (POs #7 and 8)
Points
The assignment is worth a total of 200 points.
Due Date
You are to submit your paper to the Week 6 Research Article Review Dropbox by Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 6.
Requirements
Through this assignment, the student will:
1. Critique a peer-reviewed study, and in your own words, describe the research question, sample, design of study, data collection method, findings, and limitations of each. (CO 1, CO2,)
2. Summarize the research article and evaluate the significance to nursing. Do not just quote the author’s words. Paraphrase the information. (CO 4, CO5).
Guidelines to writing the Paper
1. Course Resources lists articles from which you are to select ONE to analyze.
2. Retrieve the full-text version of the article from the library. Read it thoroughly.
- Introduction (one paragraph): The introduction should be interesting and capture the reader’s attention.
- Provide a brief description of the research article to be discussed.
- Discuss the purpose of your paper. The purpose statement of the paper should relate to the research article reviewed and the implications that it has to evidence based nursing practice.
- You will need to summarize and analyze the information from the article in your own words
4. Describe the research question for this study in a paragraph.
- Describe the research in greater detail.
- Include your observations about this question.
- Discuss events or trends that could have affected this question.
- You will need to summarize and analyze the information from the article in your own words
5. Describe the research design of this study, and in your own words discuss the design.
a. Discuss the research design of the study.
b. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the type of design and hypothesize why the author utilized the design as opposed to others.
c. You will need to summarize the information from the article in your own words
6. Describe the sample.
a. Briefly describe the sample size used for this study
b. Make a judgment as to whether the sample size was adequate and defend your answer.
c. Describe the number or participants and determine if the number of participants was adequate compared to the research question and the intent of the study.
d. Are these numbers adequate? Discuss gaps in that you identified.
e. You will need to summarize and analyze the information from the article in your own words
7. Describe the data collection method(s)’
a. Who collected the data?
b. What tools were used?
c. What were the ethical considerations addressed and discuss gaps you identified.
d. You will need to summarize and analyze the information from the article in your own words
8. Describe the limitations of the study.
a. Identify the limitations within the study
b. Describe how the limitations could be overcome in subsequent studies
c. Comment on why limitations are important to list and discuss within a study
d. You will need to summarize and analyze the information from the article in your own words
9. Describe the findings reported in the study.
a. Describe the findings reported in the study
b. Discuss whether the findings of the study answered the research question posed within the study
c. Discuss the credibility of the findings
d. If the findings do not support the research question posed within the study, what do you believe is the reason?
e. You will need to summarize and analyze the information from the article in your own words
10. Summary
- Summarize important points from the body of your paper including the key components of the paper.
- Include a statement about the research question and the findings.
- Discuss the probability of implementation into practice. Based on these findings, is the evidence that you found on your topic strong enough to suggest a change in practice, or an idea for practice?
- End with a concluding statement.
11. Citations and References must be included to support the information within each topic area. Refer to the APA manual, Chapter 7, for examples of proper reference format. In-text citations are to be noted for all information contained in your paper that is not your original idea or thought. Ask yourself, “How do I know this?” and then cite the source.
- Reference Page: The Reference Page should start on a new page (insert a page break). All references should be cited within the body of the paperas (Author, year) and the full reference should be included in APA format on the reference page. A url link alone is not an adequate reference. See the APA Guidelines in Course Resources for examples of properly formatted references.
Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read Chapter 10 of the course text, watch the video Crime Spotting: Joy of Stats (1/6) (Links to an external site.), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en2ix9f8ceM&feature=youtu.be (this is the link)
review the media piece How Prohibition Encouraged Women to Drink (Links to an external site.) https://daily.jstor.org/how-prohibition-made-womens-drinking-more-acceptable/?cid=soc_fb_JSTOR (this is the link)
and the journal article, “Bootlegging Mothers and Drinking Daughters: Gender and Prohibition in Butte, Montana”.https://www-jstor-org.proxy-library.ashford.edu/stable/2713337?seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contents (this is the link)
In this last discussion, we address mixed methods, which brings together quantitative and qualitative approaches in unique ways. This discussion will support you in understanding the unique application of mixed methods in research. We will also bring the weeks of discussions together by addressing the value of understanding the human experience in society through research and specifically how research reporting can aid our understanding of social phenomena as well as influence social and public policy.
In your initial post, address the following:
review the media piece How Prohibition Encouraged Women to Drink (Links to an external site.) https://daily.jstor.org/how-prohibition-made-womens-drinking-more-acceptable/?cid=soc_fb_JSTOR (this is the link)
and the journal article, “Bootlegging Mothers and Drinking Daughters: Gender and Prohibition in Butte, Montana”.https://www-jstor-org.proxy-library.ashford.edu/stable/2713337?seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contents (this is the link)
In this last discussion, we address mixed methods, which brings together quantitative and qualitative approaches in unique ways. This discussion will support you in understanding the unique application of mixed methods in research. We will also bring the weeks of discussions together by addressing the value of understanding the human experience in society through research and specifically how research reporting can aid our understanding of social phenomena as well as influence social and public policy.
In your initial post, address the following:
- Discuss the reasons for using mixed methods. Select one of the complex mixed-methods designs (experimental, case study, participatory-social justice, or evaluation). What is an example of a study you might conduct using that particular design?
- After watching the video Crime Spotting: Joy of Stats (1/6) (Links to an external site.), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en2ix9f8ceM&feature=youtu.be respond to the following:
- How does the City of San Francisco currently use its crime data? Explain the value of this data to the citizens in the city and the police service.
- The level of data collection, police service planning, and community advocacy involved in the program highlighted in the video would add a significant financial cost to city operations. Other than the safety of citizens and supporting police efforts, can you think of two key reasons why San Francisco city leaders would want the city to be safe?
- As an example of another form of research reporting; we can also be informed of the human experience through a review of historical and secondary data. After reading the media piece “How Prohibition made Women’s Drinking More Acceptable” (Links to an external site.) and the journal article, “Bootlegging Mothers and Drinking Daughters: Gender and Prohibition in Butte, Montana”, respond to the following:
- Indicate the social problems or issues highlighted in this research article.
- Explain the experience of women in Butte, Montana during the prohibition. How were their actions a reflection of their social circumstances?
- How can an understanding of the society of prohibition era Butte, Montana, help us understand society today? What does it say about the effects of public policy on society?
Your initial post should be at least 650 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.
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Final
Lego Project Instructions
Fall 2020
Due Date: 11/16/20
The Lego Project will be due Nov 16th at 11:59PM
The purpose of this project is for you to reinforce the fundamentals of managerial accounting presented in ACCT 2102. You can do this in groups of two. On the coversheet on your written deliverable please include both names if you worked in a group. In addition, your cover sheet should contain the name of your creation and a picture of your creation. Please include both names on the PowerPoint as well.
You will be creating a Lego kit either by drawing or a Lego building website. The number of Legos per creation will differ for each group depending on the creation. You must use a minimum of 100 pieces to create your Lego creation. This project should not cost you any money you should be able to download the software off of Lego.com or draw your creation. If you find another website similar, you are free to be creative. If you have Legos, you may also build an actual structure.
Assume you are creating a Lego kit to resell. Also, assume that you are presenting this project to the Executive Vice President of Product and Marketing Development.
Grading: 20% actual creation 40% two-page written deliverable 40% presentation
Actual Creation 20 points
Written Deliverable 40 points
Presentation (PowerPoint and Presentation) 40 Points
Total Points 100 Points
Your deliverable and presentation will be judged on both creativity and the informational content of the report. DO NOT SUBMIT A DELIVERABLE THAT RESEMEBLES JUST ANSWERING THE QUESTION IN ORDER OR THAT RESEMBLES A RESEARCH PAPER.
Direct Materials Cost:
Bricking Listing- Use this listing of Lego pieces to determine your material cost. Your only material used should be Lego pieces. Assume the following costs for the Lego bricks in determining the cost of your creation:
Lego Plates: 5 cents each
Lego Bricks: 8 cents each
Lego Special Pieces: 10 cents each (if the piece is not a plate or a normal Lego brick, it should be classified as a special price- any size or shape)
Direct Labor Cost: Direct labor cost are recorded at 25% of your total direct materials cost.
Manufacturing Overhead Cost: Manufacturing overhead costs are recorded at 30% of your direct labor cost.
Required: You should create a two-page maximum information sheet about the creation you build. The written deliverable should contain at a minimum the information listed below. However, it can not exceed two pages, thus you must also think about creativity when preparing your deliverable. You will also create a PowerPoint containing the following information and include a voice over power point in place of a presentation.
Remember you are trying to sell your project to the Executive Vice President of Product and Marketing Development; thus, you want to use creativity when presenting this information.
· A unique name for your creation along with the selling price of your Lego Kit. Make sure you use creativity in choosing the name of your creation. Comment on the reasonableness of the selling price of your creation and how you calculated the selling price.
· A discussion of the types of costs associated with manufacturing the Legos for your creation. This does not include the dollar amount of cost, just the TYPES of costs. Think through the manufacturing process and include all of the types of costs that you can identify that would be used in this manufacturing process. (Think about obvious types of items used in any manufacturing process.) You might draw a flowchart depicting the manufacturing process and comment on types of costs or use another interesting approach for presenting the information. Diagram in as much detail as you can, the manufacturing process of your Lego creation.
· Summarize all costs of production in a Production Cost Sheet format. One possible format is shown below (feel free to add any parts to the list that you might need- customize the list to your creation):
PLATES LISTED BY SIZE
QUANITITY USED
COST/UNIT
TOTAL COST
1X1
2X2
2X3
2X4
2X6
2X8
2X10
4X4
4X6
4X10
# OF UNIQUE PLATES USED
SUBTOTAL (A)
BRICKS LISTED BY SIZE
QUANTITY USED
COST/UNIT
TOTAL COST
1X1
1X2
1X3
1X4
1X8
2X2
2X4
2X6
2X8
2X10
# OF UNIQUE BRICKS USED
SUBTOTAL (B)
SPECIAL PARTS- LIST BY DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY USED
COST/UNIT
TOTAL COST
# OF UNIQUE SPECIAL PARTS
SUBTOTAL (C)
TOTAL MATERIALS COST (A) + (B) + (C)
Labor Cost
25% of total direct materials cost
Overhead Cost
30% of direct labor cost
Total Cost
Plus markup (You must choose your markup percentage)
Total Selling Price
· Include in your written deliverable and presentation at least two pictures. One picture should be a picture of your kit “in process.” The second picture should be a picture of the actual creation. Your deliverable will be strengthened if you present several pictures (preferably in various stages).
· Identify and explain (with references to your particular project) five concepts covered in class or in your book which would help when producing and costing your creation. Do not use project cost (DM, DL, or MOH) as part of this question. These types of costs are covered above.
· Currently, there is a discussion about the effect of plastics on the future of our planet. Include a section in your presentation and deliverable that discusses whether or not it is possible to offer sustainable Lego products. Provide a list of any resource that you use in answering this question.
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It is anticipated that the initial discussion response should be in the range of 250-300 words. Response posts must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with peers. This is not the only criteria utilized for evaluation; substantive content is imperative. All questions in the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response carefully for grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments. All responses need to be supported by a minimum of one scholarly resource. Journals and websites must be cited appropriately. Citation and reference must adhere to APA format (6th Ed.)
Select ONE of the questions listed below and create a substantive initial post. Please post the question number you chose in the title of your post. (i.e. Question 2 Postpartum check)
- Review a national guideline for assessment of post postpartum depression (PPD). When is screening for PPD recommended and what are the clinical indicators? List two findings which would indicate the need for further assessment or referral.
- The 6-week post postpartum exam is a standard after childbirth. What assessment domains and anticipatory guidance are included in this office visit? List the ICD-10 and V codes which would reflect the components of this visit.
Identify the heritage of health and healing in faith based communities. Use multiple resources to collaborate community nursing with faith based nursing. Be sure to discuss at least three benefits of community nurses forming partnerships with parish nurses and faith based communities; to discuss a nurse’s role as parish nurse in faith communities for health promotion and disease prevention; to analyze how communities of faith may include Healthy People 2020 guidelines in program planning; and to consider legal, ethical, or financial issues related to parish nursing. Submit your answers in a 4- to 5-page Microsoft Word document.
Q2
1. Assume you are the director of your college or university’s athletic department. A major story hits the news claiming that several of your athletes received inappropriate assistance writing term papers. Supposing the story is untrue (in other words, that this is nothing but a rumor), how would you handle this negative publicity?
2. Faced with the rumor about Corona beer being contaminated with urine (see the discussion earlier in the chapter), what course of action would you have taken if the Heineken distributor in Reno had not been identified as starting the rumor? In other words, if the source of the rumor were unknown, what steps would you have taken?
In this assignment, you will be exploring actual and potential health problems in the childhood years using a functional health assessment and Erickson’s Stages of Child Development. To complete this assignment, do the following:
Using the textbook, complete the “Children’s Functional Health Pattern Assessment.” Follow the instructions in the resource for completing the assignment. Cite and reference any outside sources used in your answers. Include in your assessment a thorough discussion of Erickson’s Stages of Child Development as it pertains to the development age of the child. While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
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 not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
NRS-434VN-R-Childrens-functional-health-pattern-assessment-Student.docx
Translation of a research-based intervention to practice involves a critical review of numerous published research studies to discern if individuals – research subjects – were treated according to the ethical values and principles as defined by the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Reflect upon your selected practice problem and the eventual research-based intervention you select for your practice change project and address the following. (OBESITY)
1-What are the potential benefits and harms related to your selected practice problem when considering a research-based intervention for your practice change project?
2-Are there competing personal or professional values related to this research-based intervention that might impact the implementation of this intervention in your practice setting?
3-What types of objections might be raised? How will you explain your decision to key stakeholders to address these objections?
Please answer these questions separated and use at least 3 sources no later than 5 years.
You can use this sources:
Resnik, D. B. (2015, May). Glossary of commonly used terms in research ethics. Retrieved from National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences website: https://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/resources/bioethics/glossary/index.cfm
· Resnik, D. B. (2018, July). Research ethics timeline (1932–Present). Retrieved from National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences website: https://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/resources/bioethics/timeline/index.cfm (Links to an external site.)
1-What are the potential benefits and harms related to your selected practice problem when considering a research-based intervention for your practice change project?
2-Are there competing personal or professional values related to this research-based intervention that might impact the implementation of this intervention in your practice setting?
3-What types of objections might be raised? How will you explain your decision to key stakeholders to address these objections?
Please answer these questions separated and use at least 3 sources no later than 5 years.
You can use this sources:
Resnik, D. B. (2015, May). Glossary of commonly used terms in research ethics. Retrieved from National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences website: https://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/resources/bioethics/glossary/index.cfm
· Resnik, D. B. (2018, July). Research ethics timeline (1932–Present). Retrieved from National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences website: https://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/resources/bioethics/timeline/index.cfm (Links to an external site.)
Unit 4: Discussion
5
Topics
1. What makes an agreement illegal?
2. What are the effects of illegality in a contract?
3. What are consequences of illegal agreements?
4. What does it mean to have an agreement contrary to public policy? How would one know?
5. What information must be in a written contract?
6. What are the various methods of writing a signature?
7. Are electronic signatures legal?
8. Define and explain the Best Evidence rule.
Discussions should be thoughtful contributions to the class and at least 1-2 paragraphs in length. Although discussions may be less formal than a research project, students should still present themselves in a professional manner that respects the opinions of classmates. Students should also reference materials they utilize to support their discussion posts using APA format. See the assignments and grading page in the course information module for the rubric.
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