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The Process by which African-Born Nurses Deliver Palliative and End-of-Life Care in Intensive Care Setting under the American Health Care System.

The Process by which African-Born Nurses Deliver Palliative and End-of-Life Care in Intensive Care Setting under the American Health Care System. We discussed several health behavior change models and steps to making a health behavior change. You chose a personal health behavior to change, completed a Behavior Change Contract, and, ideally, implemented the change. Short Paper 2 will be a reflection on the behavior you chose to change over the semester, and should incorporate personal experiences with information presented in the textbook and lectures.
 
It must contain the following elements:
 

1)      An overview of the behavior you chose. [2 points]
2)      Include what the long-term goal was and why you chose it. [1 point]
3)      What were the three obstacles you chose and why? [1.5 points]
4)      Are they still obstacles? [0.5 points]		 5 points
5)      What strategies did you choose to attempt to overcome your obstacles and why? [1.5 points]
6)      What components of a health behavior change model that we discussed in class (i.e., Health Belief Model, Social Cognitive Theory, & Transtheoretical Model of Change) do these strategies represent? [3 points]. In order to get credit for this, you need to demonstrate that you understand the behavior change models by clearly stating how your strategies specifically fit within the model(s). You can use one model for all 3 strategies, or a different model to explain one or more of the strategies.
7)      Were these strategies helpful, why or why not? [0.5 points]
 
 		 5 points
8)      Out of the resources you chose, which was the most helpful and why? [1 point]
9)      Which was the least helpful and why? [1 point]		 2 points
 
 
10)  What were 3 short-term goals and your experiences with them? [1.5 points]
11)  Were you able to meet them? Why/why not? [1 point]
12)  How did you adjust them along the way to help improve your success? [1.5 points]		 4 points
13)  Choose one of your short-term goals and give at least two examples of how it reflects the behavior change steps we discussed in class (see Health Behavior Change lecture slides). 4 points
14)  Overall presentation of ideas [1 point]
15)  Clarity and conciseness [1 point]
16)  Originality [1 point]
17)  Grammar and spelling [1 point]
18)  Submit your Behavior Change Contract with your final paper. [1 point]		  
5 points

 
 
Additional instructions/information:

  • Your paper will be 2.5 to 3 double-spaced pages long (12-point Times New Roman font, 1 inch margins). We will not read beyond the third page when grading your paper.

 

  • The paper must be typed. It must be clear and concise. Please check your paper for grammatical and spelling accuracy.

 

  • A hard copy of the paper is due no later than April 17, 2018 at 2:00 pm. Papers submitted after 2:00 pm (i.e., at 2:00 and 1 second) on the due date will be deducted by 10% for each weekday they are late. Electronic versions of the paper will NOT be accepted. Bring a hard copy to class.

 

  • You do not need a cover page or Abstract. Please include your first and last name and eid on every page. Please do not include lengthy headers; the majority of the 3 pages should be devoted to content.

 

  • A note about the grading of these papers à You may not receive detailed written feedback on your graded paper, as this is not the most efficient or effective way to help you learn the most you can from this assignment. I encourage you to visit office hours discuss specific questions you may have.

 

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To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate

Research Paper – Topic: To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate
There is a lot of controversy nowadays regarding vaccinations. Some people feel that
vaccinations are perfectly safe, while others feel that they pose health risks. What do you
think?
You must use at least 6 reputable sources (i.e. books, journal articles, etc…; NOT
random websites). Sources include peer-reviewed journals, books that reference
concrete data and research, reputable organization websites like the Centers for Disease
Control, World Health Organization, etc… A good place to start would be the health
sciences section of the library (http://bergen.libguides.com/health ).
This assignment uses the following writing process:
1. Prewriting – generating ideas and text
a. Choose a side – decide whether you will write a paper that will support
that vaccinations are either beneficial to a person’s health or not.
b. Find and evaluate sources
c. Take notes by quoting, summarizing and paraphrasing sources
d. Create a thesis outline and annotated bibliography
2. Draft & assess your own writing
a. The paper should be 6-8 pages (double spaced, 12 point, Times New
Roman font).
b. It should include the 4 parts of a research paper (see below).
Parts of a Research Paper:
1. Introduction
a. Includes a general, overall presentation of the topic at hand, addressing the topics
that will be discussed in the body
b. Includes a thesis statement
c. Includes a research question
2. Body
a. The number of paragraphs in the body will vary, depending on the number of
topics/points you address.
b. Each paragraph must begin with a topic sentence that introduces the subject matter
to be discussed. *This sentence should NOT be a direct quote from a source.
c. Each paragraph should end with a transition sentence that connects to the next
paragraph.
d. YOUR VOICE must be heard!! You will use the research to support your words, your
voice.
e. Tie the evidence in the body back to your research question. (your job is to do the
“work” for the reader—s/he should not have to make this connection. You as the writer
do it for him/her. This enables your voice to be heard and demonstrates your solid
understanding of the subject matter.)
3. Implications for Further Research
a. In most literature reviews, there is a section called “implications for further research.”
This is where you will point out the holes that exist in what has currently been
presented. (e.g., studies that need to address building positive student relationships
with culturally diverse students when such cultural norms are unknown to the teacher).
i. In addition to pointing out the holes, you address specific areas that need to be
addressed. In essence you create new research questions to be pursued in order to fill in
the gaps that currently exist.
ii. You may also include your own theories and/or ideas for filling in the gaps. For
people who are conducting their own research studies, this is an area they must address.
4. Conclusion
a. Highlight the points discussed in the body. Remember to tie the info back to your
research question, essentially providing an answer to the research question in this
section.

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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

1)  Read the description of the client, Charlie.  
2) Choose ONE of the following areas of deficit:
(a) bilateral coordination              (b) body awareness              (c)  visual motor skills
3) Describe an age appropriate activity you would use to address Charlie’s deficits in the area chosen.  Be specific and thoroughly describe the intervention.
4) List upgrades to the activity. Only choose upgrades that relate to the skill deficit you are working on (Please bullet this information)
5) List downgrades. Only choose upgrades that relate to the skill deficit you are working on (Please bullet this information)
6) Explain why you chose the activity.
7) Use clinical reasoning to explain how the activity addresses the deficit.
Your paper must be typed, double -spaced using a 12pt. font, and 2-3 pages in length. It should be well organized so it contains all the pertinent information without being too wordy.  Keep to the facts.  Stick to the point.

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Bird Decline Paper Assignment

Bird Decline Poster Assignment
Hypothesis Testing, on Moodle
INTRODUCTION
We have learned about the amazing long-term databases that ornithologists have
collected over the past 40+ years that generate scientifically-based estimates of
population trends for dozens of species of North American birds.
We have discussed the limitations of the survey/monitoring methods, and how to use
these data to test hypotheses for the cause of population declines.
For this assignment, you will work in groups of 1-3 (groups of 4 are not permitted)
students to test a hypothesis for bird declines by:
(1) stating one or more predictions of a hypothesis that are suitable for testing using
the database(s).
(2) collect the online data that are needed to test your predictions
(3) show your results using several key graphs/tables and use statistics to test for
significant patterns
(4) interpret your findings and demonstrate understanding of the limitations of your
study, statistical tests, and the survey/monitoring methods
SC/BIOL 4250 Winter 2017
2
Students are allowed to work in groups of up to 3 students on the Bird Decline
assignment; co-authorship is common in scientific publications. Co-authors on papers
receive an identical grade. It is up to students working in groups to share the workload,
meet internal deadlines, and check the quality of each other’s work. Students are
welcome to work alone if they wish.
Your paper should be written in scientific paper format and include an abstract and
reference section (5-10 references). Aim for 8-10 pages double spaced, including tables/
figures.
You will be evaluated on these criteria:
Content:
• Hypothesis & predictions are high quality and clearly stated
• Results are clearly presented and do a good job of testing the predictions
• Stats are appropriate for the data and prediction
• Interpretation/conclusions are supported by the results
• Clear statement of whether Hypothesis is supported or rejected
• Understanding of limitations of your study and the underlying data bases
Presentation:
• writing style is concise and clear
• text is free of grammatical errors and typos
• results text describes key patterns accurately and engagingly
• graphs/tables are professional and scientific (like a scientific journal article)
SC/BIOL 4250 Winter 2017

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General Systems Theory Mini Paper

The purpose of this assignment is to introduce the learner to the inter-relatedness of theory and the nursing process.
Explain in your paper how GST can be used to guide your practice. Use the standard five paragraph model for your paper. Begin by introducing the GST and state three ways in which GST is useful in nursing practice (The GST is a systematic way of thinking about the nursing process… One way is… A second way is… A third way is…) Then a conclusion paragraph in which you summarize what you have just written.
A Title Page will be required for this Paper but the author’s note is not required.
Include two relevant academic nursing references.

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Developmental Assignment #2: Identification of Most Significant Health Issue for Selected Cultural Group

This assignment is a continuation of the the first essay which I have attached.
The second developmental assignment (due end of Week 6, Sunday, February 18th) will require you to select the most significant health issue for your selected cultural group for the Cultural Health Promotion Project.  The selected health issue should be one of the two issues identified in your first developmental assignment (due in Week 3).  For this assignment, you will need to write a paper (no more than 2 pages in length, excluding cover page and references) that discusses the following:
Identification of the selected health issue and supported justification for its selection as the focus for your project (why does it  need to be addressed most urgently?  What makes it more important or critical than the other issue identified?).
Discussion of two underlying issues that are the most important contributors to the health issue.  You will need to describe each underlying issue and briefly discuss how it contributes to the overall health issue you are focusing on for the project.

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Behavior Change Reflection

Short Paper 2: Behavior Change Reflection
 
We discussed several health behavior change models and steps to making a health behavior change. You chose a personal health behavior to change, completed a Behavior Change Contract, and, ideally, implemented the change. Short Paper 2 will be a reflection on the behavior you chose to change over the semester, and should incorporate personal experiences with information presented in the textbook and lectures.
 
It must contain the following elements:
 

1)      An overview of the behavior you chose. [2 points]
2)      Include what the long-term goal was and why you chose it. [1 point]
3)      What were the three obstacles you chose and why? [1.5 points]
4)      Are they still obstacles? [0.5 points]		 5 points
5)      What strategies did you choose to attempt to overcome your obstacles and why? [1.5 points]
6)      What components of a health behavior change model that we discussed in class (i.e., Health Belief Model, Social Cognitive Theory, & Transtheoretical Model of Change) do these strategies represent? [3 points]. In order to get credit for this, you need to demonstrate that you understand the behavior change models by clearly stating how your strategies specifically fit within the model(s). You can use one model for all 3 strategies, or a different model to explain one or more of the strategies.
7)      Were these strategies helpful, why or why not? [0.5 points]
 
 		 5 points
8)      Out of the resources you chose, which was the most helpful and why? [1 point]
9)      Which was the least helpful and why? [1 point]		 2 points
 
 
10)  What were 3 short-term goals and your experiences with them? [1.5 points]
11)  Were you able to meet them? Why/why not? [1 point]
12)  How did you adjust them along the way to help improve your success? [1.5 points]		 4 points
13)  Choose one of your short-term goals and give at least two examples of how it reflects the behavior change steps we discussed in class (see Health Behavior Change lecture slides). 4 points
14)  Overall presentation of ideas [1 point]
15)  Clarity and conciseness [1 point]
16)  Originality [1 point]
17)  Grammar and spelling [1 point]
18)  Submit your Behavior Change Contract with your final paper. [1 point]		  
5 points

 
 
Additional instructions/information:

  • Your paper will be 2.5 to 3 double-spaced pages long (12-point Times New Roman font, 1 inch margins). We will not read beyond the third page when grading your paper.

 

  • The paper must be typed. It must be clear and concise. Please check your paper for grammatical and spelling accuracy.

 

  • A hard copy of the paper is due no later than April 17, 2018 at 2:00 pm. Papers submitted after 2:00 pm (i.e., at 2:00 and 1 second) on the due date will be deducted by 10% for each weekday they are late. Electronic versions of the paper will NOT be accepted. Bring a hard copy to class.

 

  • You do not need a cover page or Abstract. Please include your first and last name and eid on every page. Please do not include lengthy headers; the majority of the 3 pages should be devoted to content.

 

  • A note about the grading of these papers à You may not receive detailed written feedback on your graded paper, as this is not the most efficient or effective way to help you learn the most you can from this assignment. I encourage you to visit office hours discuss specific questions you may have.

 

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Cultural competence for registered nurses

Textbook:  Clark, M.J. (2015).  Population and Community Health Nursin (6th ed.).  Hoboken, NJ: Pearson.
APA style. Citation and reference needed.
1.    How does a person’s difference in age, culture, race, gender and living situation impact your comfort as a nurse in communicating with them?
2.    While growing up, how were Older Adults treated in your family, culture, community and in society (The year range from late 1970’s to early 80’s).