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Psychotherapy for Clients With Addictive Disorders

 

Psychotherapy for Clients With Addictive Disorders

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Addictive disorders can be particularly challenging for clients. Not only do these disorders typically interfere with a client’s ability to function in daily life, but they also often manifest as negative and sometimes criminal behaviors. Sometime clients with addictive disorders also suffer from other mental health issues, creating even greater struggles for them to overcome. In your role, you have the opportunity to help clients address their addictions and improve outcomes for both the clients and their families.

Resources

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources link to access the resources. 

WEEKLY RESOURCES

To prepare:

· Review this week’s Learning Resources and consider the insights they provide about diagnosing and treating addictive disorders. As you watch the  187 Models of Treatment for Addiction video, consider what treatment model you may use the most with clients presenting with addiction.

· Search the Walden Library databases and choose a research article that discusses a therapeutic approach for treating clients, families, or groups with addictive disorders.

The Assignment

In a 5- to 10-slide PowerPoint presentation, address the following. Your title and references slides do not count toward the 5- to 10-slide limit. 

· Provide an overview of the article you selected.

· What population (individual, group, or family) is under consideration?

· What was the specific intervention that was used? Is this a new intervention or one that was already studied?

· What were the author’s claims?

· Explain the findings/outcomes of the study in the article. Include whether this will translate into practice with your own clients. If so, how? If not, why?

· Explain whether the limitations of the study might impact your ability to use the findings/outcomes presented in the article. 

· Use the Notes function of PowerPoint to craft presenter notes to expand upon the content of your slides. 

· Support your response with at least three other peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources. Explain why each of your supporting sources is considered scholarly. Provide references to your sources on your last slide. Be sure to include the article you used as the basis for this Assignment.

By Day 7

Submit your Assignment.

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Rubric

NRNP_6645_Week8_Assignment_Rubric

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Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDevelop a 5- to 10-slide PowerPoint presentation on your selected research article discussing a therapeutic approach for treating clients, families, or groups with addictive disorders.•Provide an overview of the article you selected, including:What population (individual, group, or family) is under consideration?What was the specific intervention that was used? Is this a new intervention or one that was already used?What were the author's claims?

20 to >17.0 ptsExcellent 90%–100%The presentation thoroughly and accurately defines the considered population…. The specific intervention used is fully and accurately described. The description clearly indicates whether the intervention is new or whether it was already studied…. The response includes a thorough and accurate description of the author's claims.

17 to >15.0 ptsGood 80%–89%The presentation defines the considered population…. The specific intervention used is described. The description indicates whether the intervention is new or whether it was already studied…. The response includes a description of the author's claims.

15 to >13.0 ptsFair 70%–79%There is an incomplete definition of the considered population…. The specific intervention used is partially or inaccurately described…. The response includes a partial or inaccurate description of the author's claims.

13 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%There is an incomplete definition of the considered population, or it is missing…. The specific intervention used is partially or inaccurately described, or is missing…. The response includes a partial or inaccurate description of the author's claims, or is missing.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcomeo Explain the findings/outcomes of the study in the article. Include whether this will translate into practice with your clients. If so, how? If not, why?

25 to >22.0 ptsExcellent 90%–100%The presentation includes a thorough and accurate review of the findings of the selected article…. The response fully addresses whether or not the outcomes will translate into practice with clients.

22 to >19.0 ptsGood 80%–89%The presentation includes a review of the findings of the selected article…. The response addresses whether or not the outcomes will translate into practice with clients.

19 to >17.0 ptsFair 70%–79%The presentation includes a somewhat inaccurate or incomplete review of the findings of the selected article…. The response partially or inaccurately addresses whether or not the outcomes will translate into practice with clients.

17 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%The presentation includes an inaccurate and incomplete review of the findings of the selected article, or is missing…. The response partially or inaccurately addresses whether or not the outcomes will translate into practice with clients, or is missing.

25 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome• Explain whether the limitations of the study might impact your ability to use the findings/outcomes presented in the article.

25 to >22.0 ptsExcellent 90%–100%The presentation includes a thorough and accurate explanation of the whether the limitations of the study might impact your ability to use the findings presented in the article.

22 to >19.0 ptsGood 80%–89%The presentation includes an explanation of the whether the limitations of the study might impact your ability to use the findings presented in the article.

19 to >17.0 ptsFair 70%–79%The presentation includes a somewhat inaccurate or incomplete explanation of the whether the limitations of the study might impact your ability to use the findings presented in the article.

17 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%The presentation includes an inaccurate or incomplete explanation of the whether the limitations of the study might impact your ability to use the findings presented in the article, or is missing.

25 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome•Use the Notes function of PowerPoint to craft presenter notes to expand upon the content of your slides.

10 to >8.0 ptsExcellent 90%–100%The Notes function of the presentation is appropriately used to comprehensively expand upon the presentation slides.

8 to >7.0 ptsGood 80%–89%The Notes function of the presentation is adequately used to expand upon the presentation slides.

7 to >6.0 ptsFair 70%–79%The Notes function of the presentation is utilized but notes are vague or contain small inaccuracies.

6 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%The Notes function of the presentation partially or inaccurately expands upon the presentation slides, or is not included.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome• Support your response with at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources. Explain why each of your supporting sources is scholarly. References are included on your last slide.

10 to >8.0 ptsExcellent 90%–100%The presentation is strongly supported with at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based, scholarly sources. References are included on the last slide.

8 to >7.0 ptsGood 80%–89%The presentation is supported with at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based, scholarly sources. References are included on the last slide.

7 to >6.0 ptsFair 70%–79%The presentation is supported with two or three peer-reviewed, evidence-based, scholarly sources. Accurate references may not be included on the last slide.

6 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%The presentation is not supported with resources peer-reviewed, evidence-based, scholarly sources, and/or the reference list is missing.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – Style and Organization: Slides are clear and not overly crowded. Sentences in presenter notes are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance.

5 to >4.0 ptsExcellent 90%–100%Slides are clear, concise, and visually appealing. Sentences in presenter notes follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.

4 to >3.5 ptsGood 80%–89%Slides are clear and concise. Sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.

3.5 to >3.0 ptsFair 70%–79%Slides may be somewhat unorganized or crowded. Sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time.

3 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%Slides are unorganized and/or crowded. Sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation

5 to >4.0 ptsExcellent 90%–100%Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.

4 to >3.5 ptsGood 80%–89%Contains 1 or 2 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

3.5 to >3.0 ptsFair 70%–79%Contains 3 or 4 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

3 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.

5 pts

Total Points: 100

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Analyze the cost of quality improvement in healthcare

 

Analyze the cost of quality improvement in healthcare.

  • What is most expensive? Why?
  • What might be least expensive? Why?
  • Describe three factors that contribute to the cost of quality improvement in healthcare.

This analysis should be 2-3 pages (double spaced) and utilize APA format and style (title page, in-text citations, reference page) and should include at least one reference outside of what is used in the course. 

Document Type/Template

  • Word Document 

Criteria Ratings

Scholarly Writing

Affirmed Writing is formal in language, avoiding colloquialisms, slang, and overly informal expressions.

Not Affirmed Writing includes colloquialisms, slang, and overly informal expressions.

Writing Mechanics

Affirmed Minor spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation errors present, and/or sentence structure lacks minor elements of professional writing, and/or paragraphs are consistently developed. (1-2 errors)

Not Affirmed Multiple spelling grammar and/or punctuation errors present and/or sentence structure does not meet professional writing standards, and/or paragraphs are minimally developed. (more than 2 errors)

Clarity of Content

Affirmed

Writing demonstrates a strong connection between ideas, ensuring that the reader can follow the logical progression of the arguments.

Not Affirmed

Writing lacks a connection between ideas, and there is no logical progression of the arguments.

All Aspects Addressed

Affirmed Writing addresses multiple relevant aspects of the topic with sufficient detail and analysis, providing a thorough understanding.

Not Affirmed Writing fails to address relevant aspects of the topic with insufficient detail or analysis.

APA Sources (when appropriate)

Affirmed

Citations and references follow the APA style guide, with less than 2 errors.

Not Affirmed

Citations and references are not included when appropriate or do not follow the appropriate APA style guide. There are more than 2 errors.

Nutrition is the cornerstone of health and healing.

Introduction

Nutrition is the cornerstone of health and healing. Nurses play a vital role in assessing patients’ nutritional status, identifying risk factors for dietary disorders, planning interventions, and evaluating outcomes. Nurses must integrate nutritional knowledge with clinical judgment to support optimal outcomes when caring for patients with chronic illness, hospitalized malnutrition, or those on therapeutic diets.

In this discussion, you’ll explore how to assess nutritional needs, identify at-risk clients, and propose evidence-based nursing interventions that promote comfort, health, and healing.

???? Case Scenario: Complex Nutrition Risk

Patient: Ms. Julie Green, a 71-year-old retired schoolteacher

Medical History: Congestive heart failure, type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis

Social History: Lives alone, limited mobility, relies on frozen meals

Recent Labs and Vitals:

  • Hemoglobin: 10.1 g/dL (low)
  • Albumin: 2.9 g/dL (low)
  • BMI: 18.3 (underweight)
  • Weight loss: 12 lbs in the last 2 months
  • Reports fatigue, poor appetite, and occasional dizziness
  • Assessment: Pale, frail appearance; reports skipping meals and limited grocery access.
???? Discussion Prompt

Choose ONE of the following categories and provide a detailed post:

1. Nutritional Risk and Assessment
  • What data would you collect to assess Ms. Green’s nutritional status?
  • Based on Dudek Ch. 15, what criteria suggest malnutrition, and how would you classify her risk level?
  • What role does the nurse play in screening and early intervention?
2. Interventions to Promote Nutritional Health
  • Propose three nursing interventions that address Ms. Green’s nutritional concerns (Taylor Ch. 37, Dudek Ch. 16–17).
  • How can these be adapted to her age, mobility limits, and chronic conditions?
  • How would you evaluate if your plan was successful?
3. Alterations in Nutrition and Complications
  • Which nutritional complications is Ms. Green at risk for, and why?
  • How do changes in protein, fluid, or calorie intake affect patients with chronic illness or aging?
  • What interdisciplinary referrals (e.g., dietitian, social services) might be needed?
???? Instructions for Participation
  • Post your initial discussion by Saturday at 11:59 PM CST.

    Capital Budgeting Methods to Support Decision Making in AML Technology Investments

      Colleague 1

    India Holmes,

    Capital Budgeting Methods to Support Decision Making in AML Technology Investments

    As an Assistant Vice President within Bank of America’s Global Operations AML Refresh Department, I frequently participate in strategic decisions regarding technology investments that enhance compliance effectiveness and operational efficiency. One recent decision involved evaluating the replacement of our existing Know-Your-Customer (KYC) refresh system with an advanced, machine-learning-driven automation platform. This proposed system required a multimillion-dollar investment and was expected to yield substantial cost reductions, improved data accuracy, and measurable compliance risk mitigation making it a prime candidate for capital budgeting analysis.

    Example of Capital Investment Decision

    The project involved an initial investment of approximately $4 million for technology acquisition, system integration, and staff training. Expected annual cash inflows of roughly $1.2 million were projected through labor savings, reduced rework costs, and minimized regulatory exposure. Because this initiative involved significant upfront costs and long-term financial implications, leadership required an objective assessment of its financial viability using capital budgeting methods such as Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Payback Period, and Accounting Rate of Return (ARR).

    According to Franklin, Graybeal, and Cooper (2019), these methods enable managers to evaluate competing projects, prioritize resource allocation, and ensure that organizational investments align with profitability and strategic objectives. Each method offers a different perspective NPV and IRR emphasize the time value of money, while ARR and Payback Period focus on accounting performance and liquidity (Franklin et al., 2019, Sections 11.1–11.5).

    Preferred Method: Net Present Value (NPV)

    For this decision, the Net Present Value (NPV) method was the most appropriate analytical tool. NPV discounts future cash inflows and outflows to their present value using the company’s cost of capital. By doing so, it captures the time value of money and provides a single dollar figure representing the project’s expected net contribution to shareholder value (Franklin et al., 2019, Section 11.3). In this case, NPV enabled us to determine whether the discounted value of projected cost savings would exceed the $4 million investment threshold. A positive NPV would indicate that the investment increases the bank’s overall value and aligns with its strategic mission to optimize financial performance through technology modernization.

    Rationale for Choosing NPV

    While other methods offer valuable insights, NPV provides the most comprehensive evaluation for long-term, technology-based capital projects. The Payback Period is easy to compute and explains liquidity recovery but fails to account for cash flows beyond the payback horizon or the time value of money (Franklin et al., 2019, Section 11.2). The Accounting Rate of Return (ARR) focuses on accounting profits rather than actual cash flows, making it less useful for cash-driven investment decisions. The Internal Rate of Return (IRR), though helpful, can produce ambiguous results when cash flows fluctuate or when comparing mutually exclusive projects (Walden University, 2024).

    In contrast, NPV incorporates all expected cash flows, reflects risk through the discount rate, and aligns with corporate finance principles emphasizing value maximization. Franklin, Graybeal, and Cooper (2019, Section 11.5) assert that time value-based methods, such as NPV, are superior for evaluating capital investments that span multiple periods and involve uncertain returns.

    Capital budgeting serves as a vital decision-making framework that bridges financial analytics and strategic management. Within the AML Refresh Department, applying the NPV method ensures that investments in compliance automation not only improve operational control but also deliver quantifiable value to the institution. By leveraging time value-based methodologies, managers can make informed, data-driven decisions that balance regulatory demands with sustainable financial performance.

    References

    Franklin, M., Graybeal, P., & Cooper, D. (2019). Principles of accounting, volume 2: Managerial accounting. OpenStax.

    • 11.1 Describe capital investment decisions and how they are appliedLinks to an external site.

    • 11.2 Evaluate the payback and accounting rate of return in capital investment decisionsLinks to an external site.

    • 11.3 Explain the time value of money and calculate present and future values of lump sums and annuitiesLinks to an external site.

    • 11.4 Use discounted cash flow models to make capital investment decisionsLinks to an external site.

    • 11.5 Compare and contrast non-time-value-based methods and time-value-based methods in capital investment decisionsLinks to an external site.

    Walden University, LLC. (2024). How to calculate NPV and IRR [PDF]. Walden University Canvas.

    Walden University, LLC. (2024). Net present value, accounting rate of return, internal rate of return, and payback to make investment decisions [PDF]. Walden University Canvas.

    Walden University, LLC. (2021). What are NPV and IRR? [Video]. Walden University Canvas.

    Colleague 2

    Kimberley Kangalee,

    Using Capital Budgeting Methods to Evaluate Investment Decisions

    In my professional experience, one decision that required the use of capital budgeting methods was when Republic Bank considered upgrading its ATM network. The project involved a significant in-depth investment for new machines, installation, and software integration. Still, it promised long-term benefits such as lower maintenance costs, faster processing, and improved customer satisfaction and convenience. As Franklin, Graybeal, and Cooper (2019) explain, managerial decisions like these go beyond reviewing financial statements and require tools that provide forward-looking insights for evaluating long-term investments.

    Several methods could be used to assess the project. The payback method is simple and measures how long it would take to recover the initial investment, but it ignores the time value of money and cash flows beyond the payback point. The accounting rate of return (ARR) highlights profitability relative to the investment but also disregards the timing of cash flow. The internal rate of return (IRR) accounts for discounted cash flows and compares expected return to the cost of capital, though it can give misleading results when cash flows are irregular or when projects differ in scale (Walden University, LLC, 2024).

    For this decision, I would choose the present net value (NPV) method. NPV discounts future cash inflows to their present value using the cost of capital, ensuring that the timing of cash flows is properly considered (Walden University, LLC, 2024). A positive NPV would indicate that the project is expected to add value to the bank. Compared to the other methods, NPV provides the clearest and most comprehensive measure of long-term financial impact. This aligns with the role of managerial accounting in supporting decisions that shape an organization’s future performance (Franklin et al., 2019).

    References:

    Franklin, M., Graybeal, P., & Cooper, D. (2019). Why it mattersLinks to an external site.Links to an external site.. In Principles of accounting, volume 2: Managerial accounting . OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/principles-managerial-accounting/pages/11-why-it-mattersLinks to an external site.

    Walden University, LLC. (2024). Net present value, accounting rate of return, internal rate of return, and payback to make investment decisions  Download Net present value, accounting rate of return, internal rate of return, and payback to make investment decisions[PDF]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com

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    Week 8 Discussion

    Name

    Institution

    Course

    Professor

    Date

    Capital Budgeting Methods in Managerial Decision Making

    Having analyzed the preliminary cost and market research, it is important that The Better Chair Company determine whether the full-scale production of the Ottoman line will yield rewarding long-term returns. The company must investigate capital budgeting techniques, including Net Present Value (NPV), Payback, Accounting Rate of Return (ARR), and Internal Rate of Return (IRR), to establish the financial feasibility and profitability of strategic investment decisions.

    The NPV offers the best technique for determining the feasibility of a long-term investment. It demonstrates that the benefits of a project surpass return rates the costs required for a firm by converting the anticipated project’s cash inflows and outflows to their current value. The positive NPV shows that the program will increase the company's worth and improve the shareholder wealth by making returns exceeding the cost of capital to the company (Walden University, LLC, 2024a). This technique combines profitability, risk, and monetary value of assets over time into a single reliable decision measure of strategic planning.

    Despite their simplicity, the Payback and ARR techniques have weaknesses in the fact that fails to account for monetary time value. Payback is concerned only with the recovery period, whereas ARR is centered on fiscal profitability rather than on cash flows, which are able to distort the actual performance (Walden University, LLC, 2024b). The IRR method includes the use of discounting; however, it might be inconsistent where the projects vary in size or with changing cash flows.

    The time value techniques, like NPV and IRR, are more precise when estimating capital projects compared to a non-time value (ARR and Payback) (Franklin et al., 2019). Of these, the NPV is the most suitable methodology to use in The Better Chair Company, as it puts all the aspects of risk and returns in one measurable framework. This method ensures reasonable allocation of capital that promotes long-term financial growth, stability in operations, and added value to the organization (Walden University, LLC, 2024c).

    References

    Franklin, M., Graybeal, P., & Cooper, D. (2019). 11.5 Compare and contrast non-time value-based methods and time value-based methods in capital investment decisions. In Principles of accounting, volume 2: Managerial accounting. OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/principles-managerial-accounting/pages/11-5-compare-and-contrast-non-time-value-based-methods-and-time-value-based-methods-in-capital-investment-decisions

    Walden University, LLC. (2024a). How to calculate NPV and IRR [PDF]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com

    Walden University, LLC. (2024b). ARR/ROI [PDF]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com

    Walden University, LLC. (2024c). Net present value, accounting rate of return, internal rate of return, and payback to make investment decisions [PDF]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com

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    Account for Management Decision Making

    Week 8 Learning Resources

    NVP, ARR, IRR, Payback

    In these resources, you will study various accounting measurements that managers use to make decisions regarding the future of their company. Although most of the time the financial arm of the company will do the actual computations, it is important for managers to understand all of the measurements so they can apply them correctly to any situation.

    · Franklin, M., Graybeal, P., & Cooper, D. (2019).  Why it mattersLinks to an external site. . In  Principles of accounting, volume 2: Managerial accounting . OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/principles-managerial-accounting/pages/11-why-it-matters

    · Franklin, M., Graybeal, P., & Cooper, D. (2019).  11.1 describe capital investment decisions and how they are appliedLinks to an external site. . In  Principles of accounting, volume 2: Managerial accounting . OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/principles-managerial-accounting/pages/11-1-describe-capital-investment-decisions-and-how-they-are-applied

    · Franklin, M., Graybeal, P., & Cooper, D. (2019).  11.2 evaluate the payback and accounting rate of return in capital investment decisionsLinks to an external site. . In  Principles of accounting, volume 2: Managerial accounting . OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/principles-managerial-accounting/pages/11-2-evaluate-the-payback-and-accounting-rate-of-return-in-capital-investment-decisions

    · Franklin, M., Graybeal, P., & Cooper, D. (2019).  11.3 explain the time value of money and calculate present and future values of lump sums and annuitiesLinks to an external site. . In  Principles of accounting, volume 2: Managerial accounting . OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/principles-managerial-accounting/pages/11-3-explain-the-time-value-of-money-and-calculate-present-and-future-values-of-lump-sums-and-annuities

    · Franklin, M., Graybeal, P., & Cooper, D. (2019).  11.4 use discounted cash flow models to make capital investment decisionsLinks to an external site. . In  Principles of accounting, volume 2: Managerial accounting . OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/principles-managerial-accounting/pages/11-4-use-discounted-cash-flow-models-to-make-capital-investment-decisions

    · Franklin, M., Graybeal, P., & Cooper, D. (2019).  11.5 compare and contrast non-time value-based methods and time value-based methods in capital investment decisionsLinks to an external site. . In  Principles of accounting, volume 2: Managerial accounting . OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/principles-managerial-accounting/pages/11-5-compare-and-contrast-non-time-value-based-methods-and-time-value-based-methods-in-capital-investment-decisions

    · Walden University, LLC.  (2024).  ARR/ROI    Download ARR/ROI [PDF]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com

    · Walden University, LLC.  (2024).  How to calculate NPV and IRR    Download How to calculate NPV and IRR [PDF]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com

    · Walden University, LLC.  (2024).  Net present value, accounting rate of return, internal rate of return, and payback to make investment decisions    Download Net present value, accounting rate of return, internal rate of return, and payback to make investment decisions [PDF]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com

    · Walden University, LLC. (2021).  What are NPV and IRR? [Video]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com

    Discuss some of the issues involved in equipment purchases

    Discuss some of the issues involved in equipment purchases.  What are the direct costs, the reoccurring costs and indirect costs that you can think of.

    Discussion the impact of budget costs on a Lab and the direct and indirect effects on other submitting Agencies.  If your costs go up where do you get the money?
     

      Department of Information Technology INFO498: Information Technology Capstone

       

      Specific Instructions:

      • Team Structure: As part of the course, starting Week 2, you will all be automatically placed into groups, and all your Discussions until the end of the class will be carried out in groups. So, in each week's discussion, you will only see your teammates. 
        • Please respond to this discussion to confirm you have seen the team assignments in the announcements and are ready to work with your team through the course. This will let your teammates know all the team members. 
      • Business Problem: As a team, review the information in the ClubIT Overview [Document].
        • Please outline three (3) business problems that ClubIT has that information technology can address.

      Department of Information Technology INFO498: Information Technology: Capstone

      Starting your Internship at Club IT

      Club IT is a downtown music venue managed and owned by Ruben Keys and Lisa Tejada. They both graduated with degrees in Business Administration in 2005, and decided to follow their dream to open a nightclub. During college, they supported themselves by working as musicians, Lisa playing jazz violin and Ruben on drums, so they learned quite a bit about nightclub operations from experience, in addition to business principles learned from their studies. Lisa and Ruben have just completed extensive remodeling of the interior of Club IT and are pleased with the results. Its high ceilings and high energy lighting creates an ambience of fun and energy. For music, they hire live bands on Fridays and Saturdays and have a live DJ Tuesdays through Thursdays (closed on Sundays). The DJ uses a collection of MP3 playlists, playing hip-hop, techno, and electronic with some Top 40’s thrown in.

      Lisa and Ruben run the office and maintain all financial and business-related records. They realize that while the resources they spent on remodeling are paying off well, their information management is lagging behind. Their next project is a full analysis of their information needs, and to start it off, they have hired you as an intern.

      To prepare for your first day of work, you and a few friends decide to spend a Friday evening at Club IT. Your visit is very enjoyable – you have made some new friends, learned some new dance steps, and really rocked with the great band. Reporting to work on Monday afternoon, you wonder though, how much information technology a nightclub can possibly need, and if there will be enough information and technology analysis opportunities to justify your internship at Club IT.

      Sitting in the empty club a few hours before opening, you have your initial meeting with Ruben and Lisa. They give you background on the club and an overview of their need to boost their information technology, data management, and decision-making capabilities. Your first task is to get acquainted with the club and its operations, so Lisa has you log into their website from her desk in their tiny back office.

      The current IT configuration of the workstations used by Lisa and Ruben in the Club IT back office is as follows:

      a. Dated Processor b. 1GB of RAM c. Ethernet Adapter d. 17” Color Display

      e. Windows Operating Systems f. Internet is Comcast High-speed to modem hardwired to computer

      Much of the work at Club IT involves manual activity (cooking; setting, serving and clearing tables; escorting guests to tables; etc.) conventional keyboard data entry is often impractical. Before proceeding, please look over their current web pages to include employee only sections. higheredbcs.wiley.com/legacy/college/rainer/0470169001/club_it/index.html System Requirements During a meeting with Ruben Keys and Lisa Tejada, they express some of their current perceived problems. Keeping track of inventory has been a major problem. They have run out of the most popular menu items six different times in the last month while being way oversupplied in items that were not moving. Both Ruben and Lisa are comfortable with MS Office, to include Access. They know an Access database would be better than Excel spreadsheets but they are not sure why or how to set it up. Ideally they would like a system that would adjust inventory levels the moment an article is ordered with the waitress. Then a notification or an automatic order would be generated when certain inventory levels are met. They would also like to see reports that showed trend data such as: the sale of different items, if a particular waitress had higher sales, or if time of the day had an effect on sales of different items. Security is always a concern as Lisa is extremely worried about anyone gaining access to their data. Your internship could last the entire summer but they would like to evaluate you for the first 8 weeks. During that time, they would like a completed initial proposal (containing a Preliminary Investigative Report and System Requirements) by week 4, and a System Design Specification by week 7. A template for the proposal has been provided to you and any questions that you have for Ruben and Lisa can be asked in the forum entitled “Questions for Rueben and Lisa.” Link to Club IT Website: higheredbcs.wiley.com/legacy/college/rainer/0470169001/club_it/index.html

      Nursing Clinical Rounds: Providing Holistic Care for Immigrant Patient

      Introduction

      Nurses are more than caregivers—they are educators, advocates, communicators, and collaborators. In providing basic care and comfort, nurses apply a holistic lens to assess, prioritize, and respond to patient needs. Whether addressing the comfort of a chronically ill patient, communicating with a client from a different cultural background, or planning a thorough health assessment, nurses must integrate clinical knowledge with critical thinking, cultural competence, and therapeutic communication skills.

      This week’s discussion is an opportunity to reflect on how foundational nursing practices like assessment, communication, and culturally respectful care support holistic healing and patient-centered outcomes.

      ???? Case Scenario: A Complex Admission

      Mr. Phouvong Chanthavong, a 61-year-old recent Laotian immigrant, is admitted to the hospital with pneumonia and newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes. He speaks little English. His daughters are bilingual and often translate for him. Mr. Chanthavong appears disoriented during your shift, frequently declines hospital meals, and shows signs of dehydration and fatigue. His chart shows a temperature of 100.8°F, glucose level of 248 mg/dL, and mild pedal edema. His weight is down 4 lbs from last week. He seems reluctant to ask questions and frequently looks to his daughters for answers.

      ???? Discussion Prompt

      Choose ONE of the following categories and respond thoroughly:

      1. Holistic Assessment and Prioritization
      • Identify which components of the health assessment (physical, psychosocial, cultural) are most important in this case.
      • How would you prioritize Mr. Chanthavong’s needs using the nursing process?
      • What basic care and comfort needs should be addressed immediately?
      2. Culturally Competent Communication
      • How can you demonstrate therapeutic communication techniques that also respect Mr. Chanthavong’s cultural beliefs (Dudek Ch. 11, Taylor Ch. 5)?
      • What role does family involvement play in assessment and decision-making?
      • Give examples of nontherapeutic communication to avoid.
      3. Promoting Health Despite Chronic Illness
      • How can Mr. Chanthavong be supported to achieve a sense of health even with chronic illness (diabetes and pneumonia)?
      • What teaching strategies could address his nutritional needs and cultural preferences (Taylor Ch. 9)?
      • How would you evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions related to comfort, hydration, and communication?
      ???? Instructions for Participation
      • Post your initial discussion by Saturday at 11:59 PM CST.

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