HUMANITIES

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Competency

Develop a vocabulary for criticizing, evaluating, and describing works of art.

Instructions

For this competency, you will assume the role of a critic. View each piece of work listed below and analyze it as a piece of art, identifying key elements of the work and using terminology common to the discipline. Using a few concise paragraphs for each piece, your analysis should discuss each work as a critic would and include, using the proper vocabulary, what you think the work is about.


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discussion replies

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Respond to the four colleagues attached below with questions to clarify or suggestions to sharpen or finesse their explanation of their problem-evidence-change initiative linkage. please include at least 2 references each

discussion 4 diversity

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After studying Module 4: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following:

The St. Fleur family is well respected in the Haitian community because they are religious with great moral values. They moved to the United States because of political issues in Haiti. Ronald, the youngest son of this family, is 27 years old and lives at home with his mother and father. Recently, he began having fevers and subsequently developed pneumonia. He was admitted to the hospital, where laboratory tests were HIV positive. Ronald was in shock when the doctor informed him that he was HIV positive. He confessed to the doctor that he was gay, but he could not tell his family. He said that he did not want to bring shame to the family. Because he couldn’t be in a formal relationship disowning to his family and the Haitian community’s view of homosexuality, he has been very promiscuous over the years.

  1. What are Haitians’ views of homosexuality?
  2. If Ronald’s parents were to learn of his positive HIV status, how might they react if they are religious and traditional?
  3. Identify three major culturally congruent strategies a healthcare provider can implement to address HIV prevention practices in the Haitian community?

Submission Instructions:

  • Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.  Your initial post is worth 8 points.
  • You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.) 
  • All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
  • Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
  • You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date. 

discussion post

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In the context of patient education, how can nurse practitioners effectively communicate the importance of recognizing the stages of infection and seeking prompt medical attention in the event of symptoms or potential exposure to infectious agents while also addressing common misconceptions or fears related to infectious disease?

Case study

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Please complete this assignment, orientation is attached. 

D.Saa Cultural Wk 2 Disc

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Based on your clinical practice area and location. What are some of the greatest cultural issues and trends that are frequently encountered? How do we as professional nurses rise to these challenges? Provide examples of cultural recognition and potential health-related issues while implementing evidence-based standards of care

FOCUSED SOAP NOTE AND PATIENT CASE PRESENTATION,

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Respond at least 2 times each . The goal is for the discussion forum to function as robust clinical conferences on the patients. Provide a response to 1 of the 3 discussion prompts that your colleagues provided in their video presentations. You may also provide additional information, alternative points of view, research to support treatment, or patient education strategies you might use with the relevant patient.

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PNSG 1514

Quality Improvement Assignment

Course Learner Outcome Five: Collaborate with other healthcare providers to promote safe and quality patient-centered care.

· Read the policy below and decide if it reflects best practice for a skilled nursing facility.

· Research current evidence-based practice regarding the attached policy to determine if changes need to occur.

· Describe in detail what you would change in the current policy citing the evidence you gathered.

· Please include and cite at least 1 scholarly resource using APA format.

Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Managing Skin Integrity

I. PURPOSE

A. To maintain the integrity of residents’ skin and overall health.

B. To effectively identify residents who are at risk for skin breakdown.

C. To provide early interventions for residents with skin breakdown and minimize associated risks.

D. To educate staff, residents, and families on measures to prevent skin breakdown.

II. POLICY

Nursing is solely responsible for all aspects of the skin risk assessment and will assess and manage skin integrity for all residents. Risk for pressure ulcer development will be evaluated using the Braden Scale. Skin inspections will be completed on admission for all residents. Any resident with a Braden score < 8 shall have skin inspections done every month. Residents with a Braden score > 8 do not need further skin inspections done.

III.
DEFINITIONS

A. Risk assessment: identification of the potential risk that a resident will contribute to the likelihood for developing skin breakdown.

B. Skin Inspection: a head to toe assessment of residents, intended to detect skin breakdown.

C. Interventions: the steps taken by care providers to increase monitoring of the skin and reduce or alleviate pressure on body parts to minimize or eliminate the risk of skin breakdown.

IV.
PROCEDURE

A. All residents will be assessed one time, on admission to the skilled nursing facility. This will include a head to toe assessment, paying close attention to bony prominences and skin folds.

B. Screening, using the Braden Scale, will be completed by an RN, LPN, or CNA. This must be documented in the medical record.

C. Residents with a Braden score < 8 will have assessments done every month until reaching a score of 8 or higher.

D. All interventions must be documented in the medical record.

V.
INTERVENTIONS

A. Patient Repositioning and Turning; required once per shift.

B. Cleanse and dry skin at routine intervals and at the time of soiling;

recommend tub bath once per week.

C. Proper Nutrition; provide meals high in carbohydrates to promote healing.

D. Implement a specialty bed if indicated.

E. Staff Education; require annual training of nursing staff.

Minnesota State Community & Technical College

© PNSG 1514

8.2023

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POLITICS AND THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT

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minimum of two (2) scholarly references are required



Vanessa Musaga

The Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as Obamacare, has been a subject of significant political debate in the United States since its enactment in 2010. Legislators often face complex decisions when considering the repeal or replacement of the ACA, as their primary objective is to secure re-election. This discussion explores how cost-benefit analysis has affected efforts to repeal/replace the ACA and how analyses of voters' views can impact legislative leaders' recommendations or positioning on national healthcare policies.

Cost-Benefit Analysis in ACA Repeal/Replace Efforts

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Cost Implications for Legislators: Legislators have a vested interest in maintaining fiscal responsibility to appeal to constituents concerned about government spending (Dudley & Park, 2019). A thorough cost-benefit analysis is critical in evaluating potential replacement plans, as they must ensure that any new healthcare legislation is financially sustainable in the long term.

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Political Consequences: The cost-benefit analysis also considers the political consequences of supporting or opposing ACA repeal/replace efforts. Legislators who supported the ACA's repeal without a viable alternative risked backlash from constituents who benefited from the ACA's provisions Conversely, those opposing repeal faced pressure from their party and special interest groups advocating for change.

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Public Opinion: Cost-benefit analyses should include public opinion data, as supporting an unpopular policy can jeopardize a legislator's chances of re-election. Surveys and polls assessing public sentiment toward the ACA and proposed replacements help lawmakers gauge potential electoral consequences.

Voter Views and National Healthcare Policy Decisions

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Constituent Preferences: The views of constituents play a pivotal role in shaping legislative leaders' positions on national healthcare policies. Legislators closely monitor their constituents' opinions on issues like Medicare and Medicaid, as these programs significantly impact healthcare access (Hood, 2017).

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Party Alignment: Legislative leaders often align their positions with their party's platform to maintain party support and increase re-election prospects (Hood, 2017). Party leaders may use voter opinion data to shape their policy recommendations and positions on issues like Medicare and Medicaid.

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Interest Groups: Voter views are influenced not only by constituents but also by interest groups advocating for specific healthcare policies. Legislative leaders must balance the preferences of these influential groups with those of their constituents when making policy recommendations 

Conclusion

Legislators, driven by the imperative of re-election, are significantly influenced by cost-benefit analyses when considering ACA repeal/replace efforts. These analyses guide decisions related to the financial sustainability and political implications of such efforts. Additionally, analyses of voter views are crucial in shaping national healthcare policy decisions, including those affecting Medicare and Medicaid. These views impact legislative leaders' positions, aligning them with party platforms and accommodating the preferences of both constituents and interest groups. Balancing these factors is essential for legislators seeking to secure re-election while making decisions that affect the nation's healthcare system.

References:

Dudley, S. E., & Park, H. S. (2019). Health policy analysis: An interdisciplinary approach. Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Hood, M. V. (2017). The influence of public opinion on legislative policy. In The Oxford Handbook of American Public Opinion and the Media (pp. 353-367). Oxford University Press.

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Assessment 2

Community Resources

INSRUCTIONS-Research a selected local, national, or global nonprofit organization or government agency to determine how it contributes to public health and safety improvements, promotes equal opportunity, and improves the quality of life within the community. Submit your findings in a 3-5 page report.

INSTRODUCTION – Many organizations work to better local and global communities' quality of life and promote health and safety in times of crisis. As public health and safety advocates, nurses must be cognizant of how such organizations help certain populations. As change agents, nurses must be aware of factors that impact the organization and the services that it offers. Familiarity with these organizations enables the nurse to offer assistance as a volunteer and source of referral.

PREPARATION– You are interested in expanding your role as a nurse and are considering working in an area where you can help to promote equal opportunity and improve the quality of life within the local or global community. You are aware of several nonprofit organizations and government agencies whose work contributes to this effort in some way. You have particular interest in one of these organizations but would like to know more about its contributions to public health and safety improvements. You would like to report the results of your research in a scholarly paper that you could submit for publication.

Research a selected local, national, or global nonprofit organization or government agency from the list provided. Determine how the organization or agency contributes to public health and safety improvements, promotes equal opportunity, and improves the quality of life within the community. Submit your findings in a 3-5 page report.

As you begin to prepare this assessment, it would be an excellent choice to complete the Nonprofit Organizations and Community Health activity. Complete this activity to gain insight into promoting equal opportunity and

improving the quality of life in a community. The information gained from completing this activity will help you succeed with the assessment.

Choose the organization or agency you are most interested in researching:

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American Red Cross
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Habitat for Humanity
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United Way
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Doctors Without Borders
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The Salvation Army
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United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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National Center for Transgender Equality
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National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
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Advocacy & Services for LGBT Elders
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Equal Justice Initiative
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National Alliance to End Homelessness
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Urban Triage
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World Health Organization
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The Arc: For People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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Alliance for Retired Americans
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Futures Without Violence
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Blue Campaign: What Is Human Trafficking?

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Covenant House
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Cultural Survival
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Note: As you revise your writing, check out the resources listed on the Writing Center's 

Writing Support
 page.

Instructions

Research a selected local, national, or global nonprofit organization or government agency from the list provided. Determine how the organization or agency contributes to public health and safety improvements, promotes equal opportunity, and improves the quality of life within the community. Submit your findings in a 3-5 page report.

As you begin to prepare this assessment, it would be an excellent choice to complete the Nonprofit Organizations and Community Health activity. Complete this activity to gain insight into promoting equal opportunity and improving the quality of life in a community. The information gained from completing this activity will help you succeed with the assessment. After completing this activity, choose an organization or agency from the list that you are most interested in researching.

Document Format and Length

Format your paper using APA style.

· Refer to the 

APA Style Paper Tutorial [DOCX]
 to help you in writing and formatting your paper. Be sure to include:

· A title page and references page. An abstract is not required.

· Appropriate section headings.

· Your paper should comprise 3-5 pages of content plus title and references pages.

Supporting Evidence

Cite at least three credible sources from peer-reviewed journals or professional industry publications published within the past 5 years that support your research findings.

Graded Requirements

The research requirements, outlined below, correspond to the grading criteria in the assessment scoring guide, so be sure to address each point.

· Explain how the organization's mission and vision enable it to contribute to public health and safety improvements.

· Include examples of ways a local and/or global initiative supports organizational mission and vision and promotes public health and safety.

· Evaluate an organization's ability to promote equal opportunity and improve the quality of life in the community.

· Consider the effects of social, cultural, economic, and physical barriers.

· Assess the impact of funding sources, policy, and legislation on the organization's provision of services.

· Consider the potential implications of funding decisions, policy, and legislation for individuals, families, and aggregates within the community.

· Explain how an organization's work impacts the health and/or safety needs of a local community.

· Consider how nurses might become involved with the organization.

· Organize content so ideas flow logically with smooth transitions; contains few errors in grammar/punctuation, word choice, and spelling.

· Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references exhibiting nearly flawless adherence to APA format.

· Write with a specific purpose and audience in mind.

· Adhere to scholarly and disciplinary writing standards and APA formatting requirements.

Additional Requirements

Before submitting your paper, proofread it to minimize errors that could distract readers and make it difficult for them to focus on your research findings.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

Competency 1: Analyze health risks and health care needs among distinct populations.

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· Explain how an organization's work impacts the health and/or safety needs of a local community.

Competency 2: Propose health promotion strategies to improve the health of populations.

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· Explain how an organization's mission and vision enable it to contribute to public health and safety improvements.

Competency 3: valuate health policies, based on their ability to achieve desired outcomes.

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· Assess the impact of funding sources, policy, and legislation on an organization's service delivery.

Competency 4: Integrate principles of social justice in community health interventions.

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· Evaluate an organization's ability to promote equal opportunity and improve the quality of life in a community.

Competency 5: Apply professional, scholarly communication strategies to lead health promotion and improve population health.

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· Organize content so ideas flow logically with smooth transitions; contains few errors in grammar/punctuation, word choice, and spelling.

· Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references exhibiting nearly flawless adherence to APA format.

Scoring Guide

Use the scoring guide to understand how your assessment will be evaluated.

Community Resources Scoring Guide

CRITERIA

NON-PERFORMANCE

BASIC

PROFICIENT

DISTINGUISHED

Explain how an organization’s mission and vision enable it to contribute to public health and safety improvements.

Evaluate an organization’s ability to promote equal opportunity and improve the quality of life in a community.

Assess the impact of funding sources, policy, and legislation on an organization’s service delivery.

Explain how an organization’s work impacts the health and/or safety needs of a local community.

Organize content so ideas flow logically with smooth transitions; contains few errors in grammar/punctuation, word choice, and spelling.

Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references exhibiting nearly flawless adherence to APA format.