IS THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE SYSTEM GOOD OR BAD?

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The Electoral College was created to protect US citizens against mob rule. Mob rule is the control of a lawful government system by a mass of people through violence and intimidation. However, some Americans question the legitimacy of this process. Pick one election where the outcome of the popular vote and the electoral college vote differed to create an argument in favor of or opposed to the use of the electoral college. List at least three valid points to support your argument. Present you argument in a PowerPoint presentation.

As you complete your presentation, be sure to:

  • Use speaker’s notes to expand upon the bullet point main ideas on your slides, making references to research and theory with citation.
  • Proof your work
  • Use visuals (pictures, video, narration, graphs, etc.) to compliment the text in your presentation and to reinforce your content.
  • Do not just write a paper and copy chunks of it into each slide. Treat this as if you were going to give this presentation live.

DISASTER MANAGMENT

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For this week’s discussion,click on the Additional Resources folder located on the main menu. Scroll down to Week 9 Resources. Choose one of the websites to visit and explore. Choose a subject/topic that you find most interesting. Provide a link to the website and the source citation in your post.

Address all of the following:

· Why did you select this resource/site? Why do you find the subject/topic interesting?

· What is the one thing you want others to know about this subject/topic that is found on the website?

· What information had the greatest impact on you? Explain.

In your peer replies, ask questions about the subject/topic that you are curious about and offer new resources.

Support your answers with evidence from the site that you visited and provide a citation for that website.

Ethical Dilemma in Healthcare

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Ethical Dilemma in Healthcare: Case Study 2

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Ethical Dilemma in Healthcare; Case Study 2

​The selected case study is case study 2 of the 57-year-old man diagnosed with motor neuron disease 2 years ago. In order to make the appropriate decision in this presenting case, it is important to carry out a diagnosis in order to determine the stage of the condition. Electromyogram, muscle biopsy and MRI could be carried out on the patient (Jaworska, 2017). A diagnosis for dementia condition should also be carried out in order to establish whether the patient can be allowed to make sound decisions. The diagnostic tests will therefore play a key role in informing the next steps to be taken to address the presenting situation.

​In the case where the patient may be diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, the most immediate family member, in this case, the wife would have the authority to make decisions on behalf of the patient. It is also important that the beneficence and non-maleficence is adhered to so as tocontain and manage the patient condition (Dharmadasa, et al. 2017). The home could be assessed and the benefits that the patient with attain by staying at home as compared to the risks will also be compared with those in the hospice is as requested by the patient.

​The patient and the wife should also be educated concerning the presenting health condition. the patient should be made to understand that the symptoms can be managed so as to prolong their lives and making them comfortable. The patient should also be made to know that they still have an option of living longer and a comfortable life (Smebye, Kirkevold, & Engedal, 2016). This may help the patient to change their mind concerning the type of treatment they would select. Discussing this situation in the presence of both the wife and the patient would ensure that all aspects are considered in order to provide the optimal health care to the patient.

THE AGING PROCESS

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Florida National University NUR4286

NUR4286 Course Reflection Guidelines.docx 08/21/19 1

 

Course Reflection Guidelines

PURPOSE

The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student an opportunity to reflect on selected RN-BSN competencies acquired through the NUR4286 course.

COURSE OUTCOMES

This assignment provides documentation of student ability to meet the following course outcomes:

– The students will identify the physiological process of aging.

– The students will be able to differentiate the adaptative human response to the aging process.

– The student will be able to manage and care older adults and their families.

POINTS

This assignment is worth a total of 100 points (10%).

DUE DATE

Submit your completed assignment under the Assignment tab by Friday 11:59 p.m. EST of Week 15 as directed.

REQUIREMENTS

1. The Course Reflection is worth 100 points (10%) 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. Follow the directions and grading criteria closely. Any questions about your essay may be posted under the Q & A forum under the Discussions tab.

3. The length of the reflection is to be within three to six pages excluding title page and reference pages.

4. 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).

Adolescence: Contemporary Issues and Resources

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Adolescence: Contemporary Issues and Resources

Research the range of contemporary issues teenagers face today. In a 500-750-word paper, choose one issue (besides teen pregnancy) and discuss its effect on adolescent behavior and overall well-being. Include the following in your submission:

  1. Describe the contemporary issue and explain what external stressors are associated with this issue.
  2. Outline assessment strategies to screen for this issue and external stressors during an assessment for an adolescent patient. Describe what additional assessment questions you would need to ask and define the ethical parameters regarding what you can and cannot share with the parent or guardian.
  3. Discuss support options for adolescents encountering external stressors. Include specific support options for the contemporary issue you presented.

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

ADVOCATING FOR THE NURSING ROLE IN PROGRAM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION

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As their names imply, the honeyguide bird and the honey badger both share an affinity for honey. Honeyguide birds specialize in finding beehives but struggle to access the honey within. Honey badgers are well-equipped to raid beehives but cannot always find them. However, these two honey-loving species have learned to collaborate on an effective means to meet their objectives. The honeyguide bird guides honey badgers to newly discovered hives. Once the honey badger has ransacked the hive, the honey guide bird safely enters to enjoy the leftover honey.

Much like honeyguide birds and honey badgers, nurses and health professionals from other specialty areas can—and should—collaborate to design effective programs. Nurses bring specialties to the table that make them natural partners to professionals with different specialties. When nurses take the requisite leadership in becoming involved throughout the healthcare system, these partnerships can better design and deliver highly effective programs that meet objectives.

In this Assignment, you will practice this type of leadership by advocating for a healthcare program. Equally as important, you will advocate for a collaborative role of the nurse in the design and implementation of this program. To do this, assume you are preparing to be interviewed by a professional organization/publication regarding your thoughts on the role of the nurse in the design and implementation of new healthcare programs.

To Prepare:

  • Review the Resources and reflect on your thinking regarding the role of the nurse in the design and implementation of new healthcare programs.
  • Select a healthcare program within your practice and consider the design and implementation of this program.
  • Reflect on advocacy efforts and the role of the nurse in relation to healthcare program design and implementation.
  • Review the User Guide for Uploading Media in your Blackboard Classroom by accessing the Kaltura Media Uploader on the Left Navigation Bar in preparation to record your narrated video or audio for this Assignment

GLOBAL HEALTHCARE COMPARISON MATRIX AND NARRATIVE STATEMENT

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If you talk about a possible poor health outcome, do you believe that outcome will occur? Do you believe eye contact and personal contact should be avoided?

You would have a difficult time practicing as a nurse if you believed these to be true. But they are very real beliefs in some cultures.

Differences in cultural beliefs, subcultures, religion, ethnic customs, dietary customs, language, and a host of other factors contribute to the complex environment that surrounds global healthcare issues. Failure to understand and account for these differences can create a gulf between practitioners and the public they serve.

In this Assignment, you will examine a global health issue and consider the approach to this issue by the United States and by one other country.

To Prepare:

  • Review the World Health Organization’s (WHO) global health agenda and select one global health issue to focus on for this Assignment.
  • Select at least one additional country to compare to the U.S. for this Assignment.
  • Reflect on how the global health issue you selected is approached in the U.S. and in the additional country you selected.
  • Review and download the Global Health Comparison Matrix provided in the Resources.

The Assignment: (1- to 2-page Global Health Comparison Matrix; 1-page Plan for Social Change)

Part 1: Global Health Comparison Matrix

Focusing on the country you selected and the U.S., complete the Global Health Comparison Matrix. Be sure to address the following:

  • Consider the U.S. national/federal health policies that have been adapted for the global health issue you selected from the WHO global health agenda. Compare these policies to the additional country you selected for study.
  • Explain the strengths and weaknesses of each policy.
  • Explain how the social determinants of health may impact the global health issue you selected. Be specific and provide examples.
  • Using the WHO’s Organization’s global health agenda as well as the results of your own research, analyze how each country’s government addresses cost, quality, and access to the global health issue selected.
  • Explain how the health policy you selected might impact the health of the global population. Be specific and provide examples.

IOM FUTURE OF NURSING REPORT AND NURSING

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Review the IOM report, “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health,” (attached) and explore the “Campaign for Action: State Action Coalition” website. In a 1,000 word paper, discuss the influence the IOM report and state-based action coalitions have had on nursing practice, nursing education, and nursing workforce development, and how they continue to advance the goals for the nursing profession.

Include the following:

  1. Describe the work of the Robert Wood Foundation Committee Initiative that led to the IOM report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.”
  2. Outline the four “Key Messages” that structure the IOM Report recommendations. Explain how these have transformed or influenced nursing practice, nursing education and training, nursing leadership, and nursing workforce development. Provide examples.
  3. Discuss the role of state-based action coalitions. Explain how these coalitions help advance the goals specified in the IOM report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.”
  4. Research the initiatives on which your state’s (Florida) action coalition is working. Summarize two initiatives spearheaded by your state’s action coalition. Discuss the ways these initiatives advance the nursing profession.
  5. Describe barriers to advancement that currently exist in your state and explain how nursing advocates in your state overcome these barriers.

You are required to cite to a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not 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 LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

GROWTH CHANGES DURING PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT

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Final Research Paper (Summary-Literature Review) Guidelines

Final Paper Format:

1. Double-spaced throughout

2. All margins are to be 1 inch

2. 12 point Font (no larger or smaller)

3. Typeface produced on a word processor “Times New Roman”.

The Final Paper must include:

1. A Title Page

2. Abstract Page

3. Body of the paper: must be a minimum of 5 pages

and a maximum of 7 pages

4. Conclusion

5. References page

6. In text citations for all work referred to in paper

Title Page instructions:

Header (top right hand corner of paper – use header function on computer)

Running Head – (top left hand upper side of paper)

Title – centered on page

Student Name – centered on page

Florida National University – centered on page

Abstract instructions:

The Abstract is a summary of your paper. It must include the Hypothesis, any relevant research found, and the conclusion you have made based on this research. The abstract is to be formatted in block format (not an indented paragraph) and must include 7 – 9 complete sentences.

Please refer to pages 306 – 307 and 313 in the APA manual for a good example of an APA style paper.

APPLICATION OF A SHARED THEORY OR MODEL TO FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER SPECIALTY

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Western Journal of Nursing Research November 2000, Vol. 22, No. 7

Basic Need Status and Health-Promoting Self-Care

Behavior in Adults1

Gayle J. Acton Porntip Malathum

Health-promoting self-care behavior emphasizing positive lifestyle practices may improve the health and quality of life of adults. One variable that may influence health-related decisions is the status of basic needs as described by Maslow. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships among basic need satisfaction, health-promoting self-care behavior, and selected demographic variables in a sample of community-dwelling adults. A convenience sample of 84 community-dwelling adults was recruited to complete the Basic Need Satisfaction Inventory, the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II, and demographic information. Results of the study indi- cated that self-actualization, physical, and love/belonging need satisfaction accounted for 64% of the variance in health-promoting self-care behavior. The findings of this study are consistent with Maslow’s theory of human motivation and suggest that persons who are more fulfilled and content with themselves and their lives, have physical need satisfaction, and have positive con- nections with others may be able to make better decisions regarding positive health-promoting self-care behaviors.

Health-promoting self-care is a way for people to take control of their health (Haug, Wykle, & Namazi, 1989) and is a strategy for attaining national health goals (Pender, 1996). To date, however, much of the research into self-care behavior has been conducted within an illness or problem-oriented paradigm and has been designed to predict medical outcomes, such as the use of health care services, physician visits, and medical care expenses. A variety of factors, including a new emphasis on managing chronic conditions rather than curing disease, aging of the population, and increases in expenditures of health care dollars, have shifted the focus of health care delivery away from acute care toward health promotion and disease prevention (McLeroy & Crump, 1994). Research has demonstrated that lifestyle choices may decrease

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