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July 10th, 2020 APA (edition "APA 6"), Psychology and Education Comments Off on Topics and Journals in Educational Research

Topics and Journals in Educational Research

Topics Today in Educational Research

Search – Topics Today in Educational Research – the Journal Locator Tool in the HFU Library Research Database (Links to an external site.), is an effective way to locate on-line, peer-reviewed academic journals in education.  There are multiple databases available, including Academic Search  Complete, Education Full Text, ERIC, and Dissertation and Theses (Proquest), each of which links to thousands of full-text articles relating to educational research.

Some terms to consider:

Journal – this is the name of the publication

Volume – Journals are often published annually – and noted by a volume number

Issue – Within each volume, there are issues ranging from 1 to 12 per volume, typically.  Many journals offer 4 issues per volume -ie, issues that are published quarterly.

Article – Within each issue of a journal, there are articles.  Articles can be primary research, that is published research by the author completing the research.  Or, articles can be secondary.  Secondary research are commentaries, position papers, literature reviews that may incorporate other author’s research into their reviews.

Title – Each article published within an issue of the journal is given a title. The title provides insights into key features (topics) as well as clues on what is being done in the article

Using one of the Search engines found in the database, search out a current journal in Education related to your professional interest. Search through a recent issues of the journal.  Provide the following information:

1. Name of the Database you used to search out the journal article.

2. Name of the journal

3. Volume and Issue number of the journal issue you reviewed

4. Topics covered in the journal – use key words from titles and or topics listed as “Key Terms,” sometimes found on the cover page of the articles, to get at the topics

5. Your opinion on whether the journal and topics would be relevant to a you as a teacher and why.

July 10th, 2020 APA (edition "APA 6"), Health Care and Life Sciences Comments Off on Benchmark – Nursing Process: Approach to Care

Benchmark – Nursing Process: Approach to Care

The nursing process is a tool that puts knowledge into practice. By utilizing this systematic problem-solving method, nurses can determine the health care needs of an individual and provide personalized care.

Write a paper (1,750-2,000 words) on cancer and approach to care based on the utilization of the nursing process. Include the following in your paper:

Describe the diagnosis and staging of cancer.
Describe at least three complications of cancer, the side effects of treatment, and methods to lessen physical and psychological effects.
Discuss what factors contribute to the yearly incidence and mortality rates of various cancers in Americans.
Explain how the American Cancer Society (ACS) might provide education and support. What ACS services would you recommend and why?
Explain how the nursing process is utilized to provide safe and effective care for cancer patients across the life span. Your explanation should include each of the five phases and demonstrate the delivery of holistic and patient-focused care.
Discuss how undergraduate education in liberal arts and science studies contributes to the foundation of nursing knowledge and prepares nurses to work with patients utilizing the nursing process. Consider mathematics, social and physical sciences, and science studies as an interdisciplinary research area.
You are required to cite to a minimum of four 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.
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:

RN-BSN

2.1: Incorporate liberal arts and science studies into nursing knowledge.

3.1 Utilize the nursing process to provide safe and effective care for patients across the life span.

July 10th, 2020 APA (edition "APA 6"), Business and Management Comments Off on Whistle blowing

Whistle blowing

Summarize your findings in a 15-page (minimum) report. The paper must be professionally prepared using size 12 pt. Font and include a title page and a reference page using the APA style format. You should select a minimum of 12 sources for your report. Sources may come from peer-reviewed journals, magazines, books, and on-line resources. You must have at least nine sources from peer-reviewed journals, such as the Journal of Business Ethics, Academy of Management, or Journal of Management. You are strongly encouraged to use the South College Library Business Resources through the library Canvas site (https://library.south.edu/). All references should be discussed with the instructor prior to the submission of your paper.  Late projects will not be accepted.

July 10th, 2020 APA (edition "APA 6"), Health Care and Life Sciences Comments Off on Case Study: Mr. C.

Case Study: Mr. C.

It is necessary for an RN-BSN-prepared nurse to demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the pathophysiological processes of disease, the clinical manifestations and treatment protocols, and how they affect clients across the life span.

Evaluate the Health History and Medical Information for Mr. C., presented below.

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:

Height: 68 inches; weight 134.5 kg
BP: 172/98, HR 88, RR 26
3+ pitting edema bilateral feet and ankles
Fasting blood glucose: 146 mg/dL
Total cholesterol: 250 mg/dL
Triglycerides: 312 mg/dL
HDL: 30 mg/dL
Serum creatinine 1.8 mg/dL
BUN 32 mg/dl
Critical Thinking Essay

In 750-1,000 words, critically evaluate Mr. C.’s potential diagnosis and intervention(s). Include the following:

Describe the clinical manifestations present in Mr. C.
Describe the potential health risks for obesity that are of concern for Mr. C. Discuss whether bariatric surgery is an appropriate intervention.
Assess each of Mr. C.’s functional health patterns using the information given. 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.)
Explain the staging of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and contributing factors to consider.
Consider ESRD prevention and health promotion opportunities. 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.
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. Consider aspects such as devices, transportation, living conditions, return-to-employment issues.
You are required to cite to a minimum of two 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.

July 10th, 2020 APA (edition "APA 6"), Business and Management Comments Off on Gloabl Sustainability

Gloabl Sustainability

As you work through this paper, analyze the gloabl sustainability through following areas
Strategic business objective pursued,
The specific types of leadership styles employed,
The challenges faced and results achieved,
The causes of success or failure and
Other areas you consider pertinent

July 10th, 2020 APA (edition "APA 6"), Health Care and Life Sciences Comments Off on Case Study: Mr. M.

Case Study: Mr. M.

It is necessary for an RN-BSN-prepared nurse to demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the pathophysiological processes of disease, the clinical manifestations and treatment protocols, and how they affect clients across the life span.

Evaluate the Health History and Medical Information for Mr. M., presented below.

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. M., a 70-year-old male, has been living at the assisted living facility where you work. He has no know allergies. He is a nonsmoker and does not use alcohol. Limited physical activity related to difficulty ambulating and unsteady gait. Medical history includes hypertension controlled with ACE inhibitors, hypercholesterolemia, status post appendectomy, and tibial fracture status postsurgical repair with no obvious signs of complications. Current medications include Lisinopril 20mg daily, Lipitor 40mg daily, Ambien 10mg PRN, Xanax 0.5 mg PRN, and ibuprofen 400mg PRN.

Case Scenario

Over the past 2 months, Mr. M. seems to be deteriorating quickly. He is having trouble recalling the names of his family members, remembering his room number, and even repeating what he has just read. He is becoming agitated and aggressive quickly. He appears to be afraid and fearful when he gets aggressive. He has been found wandering at night and will frequently become lost, needing help to get back to his room. Mr. M has become dependent with many ADLs, whereas a few months ago he was fully able to dress, bathe, and feed himself. The assisted living facility is concerned with his rapid decline and has decided to order testing.

Objective Data

Temperature: 37.1 degrees C
BP 123/78 HR 93 RR 22 Pox 99%
Denies pain
Height: 69.5 inches; Weight 87 kg
Laboratory Results

WBC: 19.2 (1,000/uL)
Lymphocytes 6700 (cells/uL)
CT Head shows no changes since previous scan
Urinalysis positive for moderate amount of leukocytes and cloudy
Protein: 7.1 g/dL; AST: 32 U/L; ALT 29 U/L
Critical Thinking Essay

In 750-1,000 words, critically evaluate Mr. M.’s situation. Include the following:

Describe the clinical manifestations present in Mr. M.
Based on the information presented in the case scenario, discuss what primary and secondary medical diagnoses should be considered for Mr. M. Explain why these should be considered and what data is provided for support.
When performing your nursing assessment, discuss what abnormalities would you expect to find and why.
Describe the physical, psychological, and emotional effects Mr. M.’s current health status may have on him. Discuss the impact it can have on his family.
Discuss what interventions can be put into place to support Mr. M. and his family.
Given Mr. M.’s current condition, discuss at least four actual or potential problems he faces. Provide rationale for each.
You are required to cite to a minimum of two 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.

July 10th, 2020 APA (edition "APA 6"), History Comments Off on Chinese History

Chinese History

Since 1978 China has experienced an explosive economic growth the world has never seen in its history. Apparently, this impressive growth has exerted a tremendous and diverse impact on changing the Chinese society. First, using weekly readings of the relevant primary sources and other appropriate materials you find elsewhere, please describe the profound social changes as well as serious challenges and problems China has seen and faced over the recent decades. Second, drawing on your analysis and additional sources, please perceive and analyze to what extent Chinas growth has affected your future life, the US-China relations, and the course of world history.

July 10th, 2020 APA (edition "APA 6"), Other Comments Off on One question seems to emerge over and over again in any study of poverty in America. That question is, How can so much poverty, deep poverty even, exist in the richest country in the world? Using statistical data show that the question is legitimate, expl

One question seems to emerge over and over again in any study of poverty in America. That question is, How can so much poverty, deep poverty even, exist in the richest country in the world? Using statistical data show that the question is legitimate, expl

One question seems to emerge over and over again in any study of poverty in America. That question is, How can so much poverty, deep poverty even, exist in the richest country in the world? Using statistical data show that the question is legitimate, explain how it happened by analyzing the politics and economics that have played a role in allowing that poverty to exist, and offer corrective suggestions. Try to integrate important peace studies concepts into your answer to show that you know how peace studies and poverty are linked.

July 10th, 2020 APA (edition "APA 6"), Psychology and Education Comments Off on Cultural Competence Toolkit

Cultural Competence Toolkit

In the Valuing Diversity section,

    Explain how you can create accepting and respectful environments for different cultural backgrounds and customs, different ways of communicating, and different traditions and values.
    Explain how you can foster a home-school partnership.
    Describe one diversity activity that you would implement in an environment that families can be a part of.

In the Being Culturally Self-Aware section,

    State your cultural competence philosophy.(My philosophy is…I believe that each child is unique , one who needs security, nurturing, stimulating their senses, to grow and mature in all facets of life, physically , socially and emotionally.)
    Describe two or three ways to incorporate your philosophy into an understanding and respectful early childhood environment.
    Discuss two to three obstacles you might encounter when creating a culturally relevant learning environment.
    Identify ways to address these challenges.

In the Dynamics of Difference section,

    Develop an activity that you can share with children and families to encourage and support respect for difference and other cultures. Be sure your activity description gives sufficient detail so that families will gain a clear understanding of what they are doing and why they are doing it.

In the Knowledge of Students Culture section,

    Describe the types of culturally relevant and anti-bias curriculum you can use in learning environments so families can understand how learning is organized in your early learning setting.
    Provide a graphic showing the main components of culturally relevant and anti-bias curriculum.

In the Institutionalizing Cultural Knowledge and Adapting to Diversity section,

    Explain how you can adapt to diversity and serve diverse populations in early childhood settings.
    Explain how you can apply The NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment (Links to an external site.) in your work with young diverse learners.
    Defend your embrace of the following themes:
        Culturally relevant methods
        Anti-bias curriculum
        Diverse family structures
        Multicultural education

2 Credible Sources

July 10th, 2020 APA (edition "APA 6"), Health Care and Life Sciences Comments Off on Module 4 Assignment

Module 4 Assignment

Blood transfusions are sometimes required in healthcare. Based on what you know about blood anatomy discuss why a patient would need a transfusion of PRBC (packed red blood cells), plasma, or platelets. A patient with anemia has a pulse oximetry reading in the high 80s, would this be an expected finding, explain?

Mike, 29 years old, was admitted to a community hospital three days ago with weakness and hypotension after sustaining a spider bite while hiking in the woods. Mike has a large hematoma on his left arm where he was bite. He has no prior medical history, no drug allergies, and does not take medication. Mike started to experience moderate respiratory distress, and started oozing blood from his IV sites, nose, and catheter. He is mildly jaundice and his skin is cool. His vital signs include a heart rate of 110 beats per minute and regular blood pressure of 92/44, slightly labored respiratory rate of 22 breaths per minute, and a pulse oximetry reading of 91 percent. What would your initial diagnosis be, explain? What diagnostic test would you order and why? What would you expect the diagnostic test to show? What is the treatment option for the diagnosis?

During natural disasters like hurricanes, when the community is living in shelters, why would there be a concern about a tuberculosis outbreak? What circumstances have led to the spread of drug-resistant tuberculosis? Mary, a nurse, skin test was positive for tuberculosis. Does this mean she has tuberculosis? Explain.

Each year many people go to their family physician with a common cold, but think they have the influenza. Based on symptoms how can you tell if you have a common cold or influenza? What are the causes and treatments for Pneumonia? What is the best way to prevent influenza and pneumonia?