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term paper

 

The term paper for this class includes the following assignments: Dance History term research paper (60 points total) – Including topic, works cited to date, thesis statement, rough draft as well as the actual term research paper.

This particular assignment is asking for your term paper thesis statement. This should be a one to two paragraph statement that describes what you are going to be writing about and how you are going to ultimately "defend" your argument. For example your thesis may be that Michael Jackson is the greatest dancer of all time. And you are going to then prove it by showing his early emulation of James Brown when he was learning his craft as a member of the Jackson 5. Or perhaps you want to argue that the term 'contemporary dance' relates more to the theatrical dance styles of ballet, jazz and modern dance rather than the social dance styles of street dance and Latin dance. Or perhaps you want to prove that Bachata is the "new" Salsa and want to use the recent trend in club social dancing as a platform for this movement. So the topic is really up to you. What you now must do is decide on what type of research is going to help you support your thesis statement! Remember you can always revise or even change completely your thesis statement as your research evolves. 

    class #7

     

    Minstrel shows, vaudeville and the early musicals of Harlem set the standard for dance entertainment in the 1800's and early 1900's. Variety shows were and extension of saloon entertainment. Vaudeville was a culmination of specialty acts! These dance styles were entertainment oriented with little or no artistic merit! Entertain us!

    Give some specific examples! 

     Please note: Discussions with video postings must either "show" the video so it can simply be "clicked on" and played (hint use the YouTube link in the HTML editor browser located above the text box). You may also choose to embed the link by "sharing" the video (hint use the unbroken chain link in the HTML editor browser located above the text box.). 

      class #6

       

      The romantic and classical ballets were based on fairy tales with dramatic passages and a love story at their root. Technically ballet reached a new level with the advancement of pointe technique and partnering including the use of pantomime to advance the story. Develop a fairy tale sequence with these components.

      Give some specific examples! 

       Please note: Discussions with video postings must either "show" the video so it can simply be "clicked on" and played (hint use the YouTube link in the HTML editor browser located above the text box). You may also choose to embed the link by "sharing" the video (hint use the unbroken chain link in the HTML editor browser located above the text box.). 

        3-2 Soc

         

        Overview

        The final project for this course is the creation of a proposal to the potential funder, the Department of Health and Human Services. This is the first of two opportunities, Milestones One and Two, for you to submit a first attempt of a section for the final project due in Week Seven of this course. This assignment should represent your best effort to meet the critical elements outlined below. Once you submit this assignment, you will receive feedback from your instructor. It is imperative that you review and understand this feedback before you implement it into your final draft. By completing this assignment, you demonstrate the following skills employers in the field may be looking for:

        • Cultural awareness when interacting with others
        • Research and synthesis of information
        • Data analysis
        • Written communication
        • Critical thinking
        • Problem analysis and problem solving
        • Work independently

        As you review your sources, make sure that they are current. A good rule of thumb is that the source should be published within the past 10 years, in most cases. Of course, if the source provides insight into current social realities, there are good reasons why it is an authoritative source. W. E. B. DuBois, Emile Durkheim, Karl Marx, and many classical theorists provide insight into our current social realities. These insights into race and racism, competition for resources, and community are relevant today. If it is an empirical analysis (i.e., if it is an analysis working with data), then the best rule of thumb is that the research be as current as possible.

        Prompt

        You will address the critical elements listed below which represent the first three sections of your final project. In the Module One discussion, you presented an idea for a social issue and how it presents itself in the local community. You will continue to use what you have learned in the first two weeks of the course so far to address the critical elements below. For this milestone your work will be graded using the rubric below. For your final submission in Module Seven your work will be graded using the rubric found in the Final Project guidelines and rubric document. The final project rubric adds a fourth column to the rubric which adds the expectation of a higher level of comprehension and writing. Therefore, if you receive a score satisfactory to you on your milestone assignments you will be expected to address any feedback from your instructor, as well as adding the depth asked for in the exemplary column in the Final Project rubric when you submit your final project.

        Specifically the following critical elements must be addressed:

        1. Introduction: In this section, you will summarize your proposal. Explain the contemporary social problem that you selected and discuss the relevance for today’s society on a local level. How does the issue present itself in the United States or in your local community?
        2. Problem Description: Determine the most influential social variables and determinants leading to the social problem. Justify your selections with research.
          1. Explain how the social variables and determinants influence the development of the social problem on a local level. Support your explanations with resources.
          2. Explain how the social variables and determinants influence the development of the social problem on a global level. Support your explanations with resources.
          3. Describe the differences and similarities between local and global influences of these social variables and determinants. Provide specific examples.
        3. Approach: In this section, you will reflect on your personal biases that might affect your later analysis.
          1. Describe how people talk about this social problem, and how stereotypes, biases, and assumptions can confuse the issue. Support your description with resources.
          2. Identify and reflect on your own biases and assumptions around the issue and how these may affect your analysis of the issue. Everyone has certain preconceived notions about social issues. What are yours, and how might they influence your analysis and interpretation?
          3. Explain how you will use sociological theory to limit biases when you analyze the social problem. How can the theory help you limit your biases? Provide a specific example.

        What to Submit

        Milestone One must be 2-3 pages in length (plus a cover page and references) and must be written in APA format. Use double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Include at least 1-2 references cited in APA format.

          Healthcare Finance Research

          Community Health Care Organization- Organizational Internal and External Constraints

          -SWS FORMAT

          -ABOVE IS THE HEALTHCARE ORG. YOU CHOOSE IN WEEK 2. PLEASE REFER BACK IF NEEDED. 

          Using the HSO you identified in the Week 2 activity, use the Strayer Library and other reputable sources to locate publicly available financial information that will provide you with the answers to the five questions you developed in Week 2.

          You will then write a three-page paper in which you include each of the following components:

          Overview Community Health Care Organization Organizational Internal and External Constraints For the Week 2 activity, you selected a health services organization (HSO) and then developed five research questions to gain a better understanding of the financial condition of your chosen HSO; its budget preparation process; and fiscal planning strategies related to the financial management of the organization. For this assignment, you will provide thorough responses to each question and report your key findings. Instructions Using the HSO you identified in the Week 2 activity, use the Strayer Library and other reputable sources to locate publicly available financial information that will provide you with the answers to the five questions you developed in Week 2. You will then write a three-page paper in which you include each of the following components: • Develop an introduction to your chosen healthcare organization. • The name of the selected organization and background information, such as its location, size, focus, services provided, demographics of patients served, for-profit or nonprofit status, et cetera. • Indicate whether the organization has a separate finance or business department and, if so, who is responsible for the department. • Any other information that may help explain the chosen organization. For example, is it unique in how its finances are managed? If so, how? • Develop research-based answers to the five previously created questions. • A response to each of the five questions you created in Week 2. This should include specific information pertaining to the chosen healthcare organization's budget preparation process, fiscal planning strategies, and how the financial condition of the organization is routinely monitored and corrective actions are taken when necessary. • Assess any differences and similarities between what you have learned from the textbook, videos, and other readings with what you have learned in your research. • This is the section of the paper where you assess any differences between what you have learned in this course and what is reflected in your research. This is also an opportunity to identify connections between cost and quality and explore the interplay of performance improvement, regulatory compliance, provider relationships, and payors. Keep in mind that the background and context of the organization play a role in how these pieces fit together. This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. Resources There are a few ways to access public information on health services organizations. • Google Operator Search: You can use symbols or specific words in your Google search to make results more precise. For healthcare organizations' finances: • If your chosen health services organization has a website of www.communityhospital.org, you would use the following search to look within their website for financials: • site:communityhospital.org "financial statements" • To narrow your search even further, you could add filetype: to the end of your search to look for specific files. For example, filetype: pdf. • EMMA: EMMA Links to an external site.
(Electronic Municipal Market Access) is a great resource for locating reports on large nonprofit hospitals. Simply use the "browse issuers" at the top, and then click on the state your hospital is located in. From there a populated list of bond issuers within the state appears. Many of them are just the city name, but it is easiest to put the word health in the "Search within this list:" box to narrow it down to bond issuers for hospitals. On the next page in the same search box, you can put the name of your hospital and you will select the most recent result. This will take you to a page with different tabs containing financial information. • EDGAR Report: All companies are required to fill out periodic EDGAR reports through the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This applies to public, for-profit organizations. You can learn more about the reports, how to read them, and how to access them at the SEC's Filings & Forms Links to an external site.
 • GuideStar: GuideStar Links to an external site.
offers a way to look for finances from nonprofit healthcare organizations. The specific learning outcome associated with this assignment is: • Assess the relationship among healthcare costs, quality, performance improvement, regulatory compliance, provider relationships, and payors.

          COPD

           

          1. Read the case study listed below.
          2. Refer to the rubric for grading requirements.
          3. Utilizing the Week 3 Case Study TemplateLinks to an external site., provide your responses to the case study questions listed below.
          4. You must use at least one scholarly reference to provide pathophysiology statements. For this class, use of the textbook for pathophysiology statements is acceptable. You may also use an appropriate evidence-based journal.
          5. You must use the current Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the management and prevention of COPD (GOLD Criteria) to answer the classification of severity and treatment recommendation questions. The most current guideline may be found at the following web address: https://goldcopd.org/Links to an external site.. At the website, locate the current year’s CPG and download a personal copy for use. You may also use a medication administration reference such as Epocrates to provide medication names.
          6. Proper APA format (in-text citations, reference page, spelling, English language, and grammar)

          Week 3 Case Study Template

          Pathophysiology & Clinical Findings of the Disease

          1. Are the spirometry results consistent with obstructive or restrictive pulmonary disease? What is the most likely pulmonary diagnosis for this patient?

          2. Explain the pathophysiology associated with the chosen pulmonary disease.

          3. Identify at least three subjective findings from the case which support the chosen diagnosis.

          4. Identify at least three objective findings from the case which support the chosen diagnosis

          Management of the Disease

          *Utilize the required Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) to support your treatment recommendations.

          1. Classify the patient’s disease severity. Is this considered stable or unstable?

          2. Identify two (2) “Evidence A” recommended medication classes for the treatment of this condition and provide an example (drug name) for each.

          3. Describe the mechanism of action for each of the medication classes identified above.

          4. Identify two (2) “ Evidence A” recommended non-pharmacological treatment options for this patient.

          References

          [Must be on a separate page and in APA format]

          ,

          This assignment is worth 100 points.

          Preparing the Assignment

          Requirements

          Content Criteria:

          1. Read the case study listed below.

          2. Refer to the rubric for grading requirements.

          3. Utilizing the  Week 3 Case Study TemplateLinks to an external site. , provide your responses to the case study questions listed below.

          4. You must use at least one scholarly reference to provide pathophysiology statements. For this class, use of the textbook for pathophysiology statements is acceptable. You may also use an appropriate evidence-based journal.

          5. You must use the current Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the management and prevention of COPD (GOLD Criteria) to answer the classification of severity and treatment recommendation questions. The most current guideline may be found at the following web address:  https://goldcopd.org/Links to an external site. . At the website, locate the current year’s CPG and download a personal copy for use. You may also use a medication administration reference such as Epocrates to provide medication names.

          6. Proper APA format (in-text citations, reference page, spelling, English language, and grammar) must be used.

          Case Study Scenario

          Chief Complaint A.C., is a 61-year old male with complaints of shortness of breath.

          History of Present Illness

          A.C. was seen in the emergency room 1 week ago for an acute onset of mid-sternal chest pain. The event was preceded with complaints of fatigue and increasing dyspnea for 3 months, for which he did not seek care. He was evaluated by cardiology and underwent a successful and uneventful angioplasty prior to discharge. Despite the intervention, the shortness of breath has not improved. Since starting cardiac rehabilitation, he feels that his breathlessness is worse. The cardiologist has requested that you, his primary care provider, evaluate him for further work-up. Prior to today, his last visit with your practice was 3 years ago when he was seen for acute bronchitis and smoking cessation counseling.

          Past Medical History 

          · Hypertension 

          · Hyperlipidemia 

          · Atherosclerotic coronary artery disease

          · Smoker

          Family History

          · Father deceased of acute coronary syndrome at age 65

          · Mother deceased of breast cancer at age 58. 

          · One sister, alive, who is a 5 year breast cancer survivor.

          · One son and one daughter with no significant medical history. 

          Social History

          · 35 pack-year smoking history; he has cut down to one cigarette at bedtime following his cardiac intervention. 

          · Denies alcohol or recreational drug use 

          Real estate agent  

          Allergies

          · No Known Drug Allergies 

          Medications

          · Rosuvastatin 20 mg once daily by mouth 

          · Carvedilol 25 mg twice daily by mouth

          · Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily by mouth

          · Aspirin 81mg daily by mouth

          Review of Systems

          · Constitutional: Denies fever, chills or weight loss. + Fatigue.

          · HEENT: Denies nasal congestion, rhinorrhea or sore throat.  

          · Chest: + dyspnea with exertion. Denies productive cough or wheezing. + Dry, nonproductive cough in the AM.

          · Heart: Denies chest pain, chest pressure or palpitations.

          · Lymph: Denies lymph node swelling.

          General Physical Exam  

          · Constitutional: Alert and oriented male in no apparent distress.  

          · Vital Signs: BP-120/84, T-97.9 F, P-62, RR-22, SaO2: 93% 

          · Wt. 180 lbs., Ht. 5'9"

          HEENT 

          · Eyes: Pupils equal, round and reactive to light and accommodation, normal conjunctiva. 

          · Ears: Tympanic membranes intact. 

          · Nose: Bilateral nasal turbinates without redness or swelling. Nares patent. 

          · Mouth: Oropharynx clear. No mouth lesions. Dentures well-fitting. Oral mucous membranes dry. 

          Neck/Lymph Nodes 

          · Neck supple without JVD. 

          · No lymphadenopathy, masses or carotid bruits. 

          Lungs 

          · Bilateral breath sounds clear throughout lung fields. + Bilaterally wheezes noted with forced exhalation along with a prolonged expiratory phase. No intercostal retractions.

          Heart 

          · S1 and S2 regular rate and rhythm, no rubs or murmurs. 

          Integumentary System 

          · Skin cool, pale and dry. Nail beds pink without clubbing.  

          Chest X-Ray 

          · Lungs are hyper-inflated bilaterally with a flattened diaphragm. No effusions or infiltrates.

          Spirometry

          Title

          Predicted

          Pre-bronchodilator

          % Predicted

          Post-bronchodilator

          % Predicted

          Change

          FVC (L)

          5.64

          5.23

          93

          5.77

          102

          9%

          FEV1 (L)

          4.57

          2.92

          64

          3.01

          66

          2%

          FEV1/FVC (%)

          81

          56

          69

          52

          64

          -5%

          TLC

          5.5

          6.9

          125

          6.9

          125

          0%

          Case Study Questions

          Pathophysiology & Clinical Findings of the Disease

          1. Are the spirometry results consistent with obstructive or restrictive pulmonary disease? What is the most likely pulmonary diagnosis for this patient?

          2. Explain the pathophysiology associated with the chosen pulmonary disease.

          3. Identify at least three subjective findings from the case which support the chosen diagnosis.

          4. Identify at least three objective findings from the case which support the chosen diagnosis.

          Management of the Disease

          *Utilize the required Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) to support your treatment recommendations.

          1. Classify the patient's disease severity. Is this considered stable or unstable?

          2. Identify two (2) "Evidence A" recommended medication classes for the treatment of this condition and provide an example (drug name) for each.

          3. Describe the mechanism of action for each of the medication classes identified above.

          4. Identify two (2) "Evidence A" recommended non-pharmacological treatment options for this patient.

          Week 3 Respiratory Case Study

          Week 3 Respiratory Case Study

          Criteria

          Ratings

          Pts

          This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePathophysiology & Clinical Findings of the Disease

          The student: – Identifies the correct spirometry pattern and likely diagnosis. – Explains the pathophysiology associated with the chosen disorder. – Supports the pathophysiology statement with at least one appropriate, scholarly reference (textbook is acceptable for pathophysiology statements only). – Identifies at least three subjective findings from the case. – Identifies at least three objective findings from the case. (5 Required Elements)

          45 pts

          All 5 required elements are present.

          41 pts

          1 required element is missing.

          37 pts

          2 required elements are missing

          23 pts

          3-4 required elements are missing.

          0 pts

          All 5 required elements are missing.

          45 pts

          This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeManagement of the Disease

          The student: – Utilizes the required Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) to support the chosen treatment recommendations. – Correctly classifies the disease severity and states whether or not the disease is stable or unstable. – Identifies two (2) “Evidence A” recommended medication classes for the treatment of the condition and provides an example (drug name) for each. – Identifies two (2) “Evidence A” recommended non-pharmacological treatment options for the condition. (4 Required Elements)

          45 pts

          All 4 elements are present

          41 pts

          1 required element is missing

          37 pts

          2 required elements are missing

          23 pts

          3 required elements are missing

          0 pts

          All 4 required elements are missing

          45 pts

          This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization, spelling, grammar & APA format

          The student: Uses the week 3 case study template for case study responses. Provides correct in-text citations for responses which match the reference page. Has minimal spelling, grammar & APA format errors.

          10 pts

          Case study template is used for responses AND In-text citations are correct which match the reference page AND There are 0-2 errors in spelling, grammar or APA format.

          9 pts

          Case study template is used for responses AND In-text citations are correct which match the reference page AND There are 3-5 errors in spelling, grammar or APA format.

          8 pts

          Case study template is used for responses AND In-text citations are correct which match the reference page AND There are 6-8 errors in spelling, grammar or APA format.

          5 pts

          Case study template is not used for responses OR In-text citations are incorrect or do not match the reference page AND There are 0-5 errors in spelling, grammar or APA format.

          0 pts

          Case study template is not used for responses AND/OR In-text citations are incorrect or do not match the reference page AND There are 6 or more errors in spelling, grammar or APA format.

          10 pts

          Week 2 Reflections NR501NP

           Weekly objectives

          1. Explore an area of interest through patterns of knowing (CO 1)
          2. Examine the components of the nursing metaparadigm.
          3. Examine different patterns of knowing in nursing. (CO 2)
          4. Analyze the benefits of reflection for shaping and understanding theory. (CO 2)
          5. Differentiate between the received and perceived schools of scientific thought. (CO 2)

           

          Write 1-2 paragraphs reflecting on ways of knowing and the use of metaparadigm in the NP role. Then save the reflection as a Word Document for submission to this assignment.

          • Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
          • What do you value most about your learning this week?
          • What else about the weekly topics do you need to explore to grow further as a future NP? 

            week 2 Discussion response 2 RW NR501NP

             

            n the nursing profession, overcoming challenges and adversities have become a major part of it. During my new grad nurse residency we were expected to attend classes, seminars, labs, as well dedicate three days to work on the floor with our preceptors. Once you completed the first part of the residency in four months, you were expected to be on your own. I worked on a surgical ICU unit where the patients were considered to be the highest acuity in the hospital. They were very ill and needed a variety of interventions completed such as titrating drips, and use of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) which is a temporary dialysis machine. Patients on CRRT are considered to be a one to one nurse to patient ratio due to the acuity of the patient while on the machine. Most of these patients were also intubated and on the ventilator as well. As a new grad nurse, they advised all managers and supervisors that we shall not care for these patients until the residency was fully complete to ensure we were prepared. On my first independent shift, I was assigned two patients; one was an intubated CRRT patient and another was a post op kidney transplant patient. I knew the assignment was unethical and decided to advocate for myself to the charge nurse who stated they are short staffed and didn’t have anyone else to take the patient. I advocated for myself and also the patient stating it was not a safe assignment for the patient or myself. I was not trained on CRRT at the time therefore the patient would not receive the care they needed. However, the charge nurse continued to insist that I accept the assignment in spite of that. I felt very uncomfortable and unprepared to accept this assignment because I knew that this patient was very ill and deserved care from a nurse who was well prepared to attend to the CRRT machine and any troubleshooting it may need. I also felt that I did not have an adequate support system from my team leaders. It seemed as if they only cared about numbers rather than the safety of the patient and their best interest. 

            The underlying nursing issue in that situation is nursing shortage. According to Haddad, nursing shortage can be described as not having enough essential workers on a unit to provide care to patients due to a variety of reasons such as nurse burnout, underpay, or lack of support (Haddad, 2023). Lack of support is a major issue in the nursing profession. Most nurses are afraid to advocate for themselves in fear of retaliation from the leadership team. Major hospitals pride themselves on patient satisfaction, however employee satisfaction leads to higher percentages in patient satisfaction. According to Jacobs, most institutions will create values but they are centered on the hospital rather than the nursing profession (Jacobs, 2013). Jacobs then continued by examining each model and elaborating on how they were built and what their focus is based on. The nursing profession will continue to face adversities until practice models are incorporated to truly improve satisfaction rather than trying to keep the name of a Magnet status. 

            Reflecting on past experiences, as a practitioner I want to be the support that my nurses need in any shape or form. There are things that I will not be able to control such as nursing shortages, however being a patient and nurse advocate is something within my control.  As a member of leadership, providers are expected to always have the patients best interest as a priority. Carper's Pattern of knowing was very insightful. Breaking down the different approaches and elaborating on each one causes you to identify previous practices that can be improved while also allowing for new practices to be formed. I am interested in focusing on the ethical knowing in my future practice. Carper explained this by simply stating that codes cannot determine the plan or outcome of how a patient situation should be handled, it places boundaries on what the patient wants and what true happiness is defined as (Jacobs, 2013). My goal as a future nurse practitioner is to get to know my patients as a whole and establish goals with them. Establishing and building rapport with my patients will allow them to trust me and see the passion for nursing that I have so that we can work together to accomplish future goals. 

            References: 

            Haddad LM, Annamaraju P, Toney-Butler TJ. Nursing Shortage. [Updated 2023 Feb 13]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK493175/

            Jacobs, B. B. (2013). An Innovative Professional Practice Model. Advances in Nursing Science, 36 (4), 271-288. doi: 10.1097/ANS.0000000000000002.

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