Reflection discussion of a textbook

Reflection discussion of a textbook

Niebuhr textbook

Write a review that 750 – 1000 words in length about one chapter in the Niebuhr textbook. Half will be a summary and half will be the student’s personal reflection. The reflection should include points that the student agrees and disagrees with Niebuhr about and why.

Niebuhr, H. Richard. (2001). Christ and Culture. New York: Harper and Row.

An Introduction to Moral Philosophy

The article summary is 250-300 words in length double-spaced (1-1.5 pages), a summary of the 2 main viewpoints addressed in chapter 6 of the Wolff text, An Introduction to Moral Philosophy: psychological egoism and ethical egoism. For each viewpoint, carry out the following steps:

1) First define and explain both viewpoints: one or two sentences for each.

2) Second, concisely state the reasoning from the text for each of these viewpoints.

3) Finally, give your own evaluation of them. Do you agree or disagree with one, or both? Why or why not?

1st Note: Point form is acceptable for this assignment, even preferred.

2nd Note: You do not need to give any background information on the topic or author. You will be graded only on how well you understand the article and it will be important to state your ideas concisely to keep within the 300-word limit.

 

1. Readings Text: Wolff, Jonathan.  Readings in Moral Philosophy.  New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 2018.

2. Intro Text: Wolff, Jonathan.  An Introduction to Moral Philosophy.  New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 2018.

Health care delivery case assignment

The United States has a unique system of health care delivery which has evolved over time. Although the U.S. health care delivery system has evolved in response to cost, access, and quality, there are often assertions made about health care delivery in the United States. For example, according to Mary Mahon (2015), VP of Public Information at the Commonwealth Fund, the U.S. spends more on health care than other high-income nations, but has a lower life expectancy and worse health.

Mahon, M. (2015). U.S. spends more on health care than other high-income nations but has lower life expectancy, worse health. Retrieved from Link: http://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/press-releases/2015/oct/us-spends-more-on-health-care-than-other-nations

Case Assignment

After completing the assigned readings, you should have a basic understanding of the characteristics and components of the U.S. health care delivery system. For the Module 1 Case Assignment, review the following assumptions regarding health care in the U.S. (Greenwald, 2010). Although these assumptions are widely publicized, they might be disputed with critical thinking. Evaluate additional literature and consider each of the following assumptions. Explain why you believe the statement is true or false.

  • The U.S. spends too much on health care services.
  • The poor lack health care.
  • The systems in other countries are better.
  • The U.S. health care system is in crisis today.
  • Health care is a right.

Greenwald, H. (2010). Health care in the United States: Organization, management and policy. John Wiley & Sons: San Francisco, CA.

Assignment Expectations

  1. Provide a one-paragraph (5- to 7-sentence) response for each statement.
  2. Include an introduction and conclusion in your paper.
  3. Support your report with peer-reviewed articles, with at least 3 references. Use the following link for additional information on how to recognize peer-reviewed journals. Angelo State University Library (n.d.) Library guide: How to recognize peer reviewed (refereed journals). Retrieved from link:https://www.angelo.edu/services/library/handouts/peerrev.php
  4. You may use the following source to assist in formatting your assignment. Purdue Online Writing Lab. (n.d.). General APA guidelines. Retrieved from link: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/.
  5. For additional information on reliability of sources review the following source. Georgetown University Library (n.d.) Evaluating internet resources. Retrieved from https://www.library.georgetown.edu/tutorials/research-guides/evaluating-internet-content

Pathophysiology

Part 1: Pathophysiology

1.  Discuss how elimination complexities can affect the lives of patients and their families.

2. Discuss the nurse’s role in supporting the patient’s psychological and emotional needs.

3. Provide an example.

Part 2: Pathophysiology

1. Discuss how functional patterns help a nurse understand the current and past state of health for a patient.

2. Using a condition or disease associated with an elimination complexity, provide an example.

Part 3: Pathophysiology

 

Based on this information, formulate a conclusion based on your evaluation, and complete the Critical Thinking Essay assignment, as instructed below.

Health History and Medical Information

Health History

Mr. C., a 32-year-old single male, is seeking information at the outpatient center regarding possible bariatric surgery for his obesity. He currently works at a catalog telephone center. He reports that he has always been heavy, even as a small child, gaining approximately 100 pounds in the last 2-3 years. Previous medical evaluations have not indicated any metabolic diseases, but he says he has sleep apnea and high blood pressure, which he tries to control by restricting dietary sodium. Mr. C. reports increasing shortness of breath with activity, swollen ankles, and pruritus over the last 6 months.

Objective Data:

  1. Height: 68 inches; weight 134.5 kg
  2. BP: 172/98, HR 88, RR 26
  3. 3+ pitting edema bilateral feet and ankles
  4. Fasting blood glucose: 146 mg/dL
  5. Total cholesterol: 250 mg/dL
  6. Triglycerides: 312 mg/dL
  7. HDL: 30 mg/dL
  8. Serum creatinine 1.8 mg/dL
  9. BUN 32 mg/dl

Critical Thinking Essay

In a critically evaluate Mr. C.’s potential diagnosis and intervention(s). Include the following:

1. Describe the clinical manifestations present in Mr. C.

2. Describe the potential health risks for obesity that are of concern for Mr. C.

a. Discuss whether bariatric surgery is an appropriate intervention.

3. Assess each of Mr. C.’s functional health patterns using the information given.

a. Discuss at least five actual or potential problems can you identify from the functional health patterns and provide the rationale for each. (Functional health patterns include health-perception, health-management, nutritional, metabolic, elimination, activity-exercise, sleep-rest, cognitive-perceptual, self-perception/self-concept, role-relationship, sexuality/reproductive, coping-stress tolerance.)

4. Explain the staging of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and contributing factors to consider.

5. Consider ESRD prevention and health promotion opportunities.

a. Describe what type of patient education should be provided to Mr. C. for prevention of future events, health restoration, and avoidance of deterioration of renal status.

6. Explain the type of resources available for ESRD patients for nonacute care and the type of multidisciplinary approach that would be beneficial for these patients.

a.  Consider aspects such as devices, transportation, living conditions, return-to-employment issues.

Part 4: Primary of care of children

Topic: Otitis media

Focusing on the pediatric patient

1. Explain the pediatric condition, include:

a. Pathophysiology

b. Physical exam findings

c. 3 Differential diagnoses and rationale

d. Management plan to focus on pharmacotherapy agents based upon evidence-based practice guidelines

2. Discuss the current evidence-based recommendations by leading pediatric experts and professional organizations.

3.Discuss on guidelines for pediatric healthcare providers prescribing medications to the young pediatric patient.

Part 5: Advance Family Practicum

 

Parts 5 and 6 are the same question, however, you must answer both questions with references and different writing always addressing them objectively, that is as if you were two different people. Similar responses in wording or references will not be accepted.

Topic: Health care reform and role of NP

According to these resources and others, answer:

1. How Healthcare reform is impacting primary care from your role as NP?

https://www.ajmc.com/contributor/sophia- bernazzani/2016/03/how-healthcare-reform-is-impactingprimarycare

2. What the health is going from 2018 to now?

Healthcare reform 101: What health is going on in 2018?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwTWhwWLzHQ

3. How the transformation of health care and the change of roles in health care affect NPs and patients?

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5266427/pdf/ornur3612.pdf

Part 6: Advance Family Practicum

Parts 5 and 6 are the same question, however, you must answer both questions with references and different writing always addressing them objectively, that is as if you were two different people. Similar responses in wording or references will not be accepted.

 

Topic: Health care reform and role of NP

According to these resources and others, answer:

1. How Healthcare reform is impacting primary care from your role as NP?

https://www.ajmc.com/contributor/sophia- bernazzani/2016/03/how-healthcare-reform-is-impactingprimarycare

2. What the health is going from 2018 to now?

Healthcare reform 101: What health is going on in 2018?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwTWhwWLzHQ

3. How the transformation of health care and the change of roles in health care affect NPs and patients?

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5266427/pdf/ornur3612.pdf

Concepts in Community

Part 1: Concepts in Community

1.  What are social determinants of health?

2. Explain how social determinants of health contribute to the development of disease.

3. Describe the fundamental idea that the communicable disease chain model is designed to represent.

4.  Give an example of the steps a nurse can take to break the link within the communicable disease chain.

Part 2: Concepts in Community

1. Select a global health issue affecting the international health community.

2. Briefly describe the global health issue and its impact on the larger public health care systems (i.e., continents, regions, countries, states, and health departments).

3. Discuss how health care delivery systems work collaboratively to address global health concerns and some of the stakeholders that work on these issues.

Part 3: Concepts in Community

Topic: HIV

Write a paper in which you apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing research to a communicable disease. Refer to “Communicable Disease Chain,” “Chain of Infection,” and the CDC website for assistance when completing this assignment.

Epidemiology Paper Requirements

1. Describe the chosen communicable disease, including:

a. Causes

b. Symptoms

c.  Mode of transmission

d. Complications

e. Treatment

f.  Demographic of interest (mortality, morbidity, incidence, and prevalence).

g. Is this a reportable disease? If so, provide details about reporting time, whom to report to, etc.

2. Describe the social determinants of health and explain how those factors contribute to the development of this disease.

3. Discuss the epidemiologic triangle as it relates to the communicable disease you have selected.

a. Include the host factors, agent factors (presence or absence), and environmental factors.

b. Are there any special considerations or notifications for the community, schools, or general population?

4. Explain the role of the community health nurse (case finding, reporting, data collection, data analysis, and follow-up)

a. Why demographic data are necessary to the health of the community.

5. Identify at least one national agency or organization that addresses the communicable disease chosen and describe how the organizations contribute to resolving or reducing the impact of disease.

6. Discuss a global implication of the disease.

a. How is this addressed in other countries or cultures?

b. Is this disease endemic to a particular area? Provide an example.

evidence-based topic for the capstone project change proposal

In collaboration with the approved course preceptor, students will identify a specific evidence-based topic for the capstone project change proposal. Students should consider the clinical environment in which they are currently employed or have recently worked. The capstone project topic can be a clinical practice problem, an organizational issue, a leadership or quality improvement initiative, or an unmet educational need specific to a patient population or community. The student may also choose to work with an interprofessional collaborative team.

Students should select a topic that aligns to their area of interest as well as the clinical practice setting in which practice hours are completed.

Write a 500-750 word description of your proposed capstone project topic. Include the following:

  1. The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal.
  2. The setting or context in which the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project can be observed.
  3. A description (providing a high level of detail) regarding the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project.
  4. Effect of the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project.
  5. Significance of the topic and its implications for nursing practice.
  6. A proposed solution to the identified project topic with an explanation of how it will affect nursing practice.

You are required to cite to a minimum of eight peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice. Plan your time accordingly to complete this assignment.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

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

Concept Map for a 22 year old woman for colectomy

. B. is a 22-year-old woman who was admitted and had surgery 3 days ago for a colectomy and colostomy due to inflammation and a perforated bowel. She has a history of Crohn’s disease. She has lost significant weight. Presently she is 5’2” and weighs 89 pounds. She has a surgical drain that is going to be removed today. Her vital signs are temperature 99.0 F orally, heart rate is 98 and regular, respirations are 22 and unlabored, and blood pressure is 118/72. She rates her pain a “4” on the numeric scale.

Then surgeon has just removed the surgical drain and you stay with the patient to complete your assessment. Her colostomy is intact and draining watery brownish color feces. Patient is alert and oriented to person, place, time and situation. She is able to follow the conversation, but you notice she is not making eye contact with you. You ask her what is wrong and she replies “How am I going to get a boyfriend with this on me? How am I going to have children? I look really sexy now.” She has tears in her eyes.

paradigms of health

paradigms of health discuss the link between health and behavior

Discussion:

Using the paradigms of health, discuss the link between health and behavior.  Describes how this relationship affects social determinants of health.

Instructions:

Post your discussion to the Moodle Discussion Forum.  Word limit 500 words.  Reply to at least two other student posts with a reflection of their response.

Please make sure to provide citations and references (in APA format) for your work.

Change Implementation And Management Plan

It is one of the most cliché of clichés, but it nevertheless rings true: The only constant is change. As a nursing professional, you are no doubt aware that success in the healthcare field requires the ability to adapt to change, as the pace of change in healthcare may be without rival.

As a professional, you will be called upon to share expertise, inform, educate, and advocate. Your efforts in these areas can help lead others through change. In this Assignment, you will propose a change within your organization and present a comprehensive plan to implement the change you propose.

To Prepare:

  • Review the Resources and identify one change that you believe is called for in your organization/workplace.
    • This may be a change necessary to effectively address one or more of the issues you addressed in the Workplace Environment Assessment you submitted in Module 4. It may also be a change in response to something not addressed in your previous efforts. It may be beneficial to discuss your ideas with your organizational leadership and/or colleagues to help identify and vet these ideas.
  • Reflect on how you might implement this change and how you might communicate this change to organizational leadership.

The Assignment (5-6-minute narrated PowerPoint presentation):

Change Implementation and Management Plan

Create a narrated PowerPoint presentation of 5 or 6 slides with video that presents a comprehensive plan to implement the change you propose.

Your narrated presentation should be 5–6 minutes in length.

Your Change Implementation and Management Plan should include the following:

  • An executive summary of the issues that are currently affecting your organization/workplace (This can include the work you completed in your Workplace Environment Assessment previously submitted, if relevant.)
  • A description of the change being proposed
  • Justifications for the change, including why addressing it will have a positive impact on your organization/workplace
  • Details about the type and scope of the proposed change
  • Identification of the stakeholders impacted by the change
  • Identification of a change management team (by title/role)
  • A plan for communicating the change you propose
  • A description of risk mitigation plans you would recommend to address the risks anticipated by the change you propose

Literary Analysis 2 Final Paper Instructions

Instructions, 

poem : https://poets.org/poem/mending-wall 

ILOs

  • Understand the general nature, purposes, and techniques of literature with a sense of its relationship to life and culture.
  • Recognize a representative selection of literary works by major writers (including notable stylistic devices and features) representing a diversity of prominent historical and cultural traditions and issues.
  • Understand the biographical, historical, and cultural contexts of a representative selection of works by major writers.
  • Identify the relationships among the literary works studied and the philosophical, religious, political, social, and economic milieus of the cultures and subcultures within and among which they were written.
  • Engage and respond to literary texts personally and creatively.
  • Think, write, and speak about literary texts critically and effectively.

Literary Analysis 2 Final Paper Instructions (Due in Week 8)

Write and submit a five- to eight-page literary analysis on any of the texts we’ve read this term, excluding A Raisin in the Sun. In addition to the close-reading skills you’ve used to develop your essay in weeks 1 and 2, you will be incorporating sources into your assignment. A minimum of three intelligent sources must be used to develop your idea in this paper. The source can be about your text directly, or it can be about the idea you are writing about (such as water/ice, murder, siblings, money, etc.). You may use a source you have already employed in DFs of week 6 or 7. If needed, see OWLL: Researching on how to locate and evaluate a good source. You might also want to visit the library Comp II lib guide. It may help you remember some of the work you did with locating sources in Comp II. Remember, you will need to include an APA or Turabian Reference page since you are using sources in this paper.

Additionally, please review “How to Write a Literary Analysis” to help explain what the assignment is, how to complete it, and how it will be graded via the rubric.